Chapter 9
PTV Troubleshooting
Maintaining a PTV Injector
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual
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Symptom
Diagnosis
Remedy
Sample degradation
Liner diameter too large
Replace the liner with one of smaller
diameter to improve transfer efficiency.
Refer to
Operating Sequence on page 151.
Cathalytic and thermal
degradation of sensitive
compounds caused by the
quartz wool inside the liner
Use a new packed liner.
If the symptom does not disappear, use
an empty liner.
Refer to
Operating Sequence on page 151.
Table 9-3.
PTV Troubleshooting Table (Continued)