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Maintenance and Service
Vanquish Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10) Operating Manual
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7.4
Routine and Preventive Maintenance
Optimum detector performance, maximum uptime of the detector, and
accurate results can be obtained only if the detector is in good condition
and properly maintained.
7.4.1
Maintenance Plan
Perform the maintenance procedures in the table on a regular basis. The
frequency given in the table is a suggestion. The optimum frequency for
maintenance depends on several factors, such as the types and amounts
of samples and solvents used with the detector.
Frequency
What you should do...
Daily
Inspect the flow connections for signs of leakage or
blockage. Blockage can be determined by checking the
system pressure for unusual values or for increased
backpressure.
When you use buffers or salt solutions, flush the detector
thoroughly after use with an appropriate solvent that does
not contain buffers or salts. Monitor the backpressure that
the flow cell is exposed to.
Regularly
Inspect the flow connections for damage, such as cracks,
nicks, cuts, or blockage.
Check the lamp age.
Check that all warning labels are still present on the
detector and clearly legible. If they are not, contact
Thermo Fisher Scientific for replacement.
Annually
Have Thermo Fisher Scientific service personnel perform
preventive maintenance once a year.
Perform detector-specific Operational Qualification (OQ)
and Performance Qualification (PQ) tests.
TIP
Chromeleon supports functions for estimating the lifetime of
consumables (see
section 7.4.3 Predictive Performance, page 120
).
Summary of Contents for Vanquish VH-D10
Page 4: ...Contacting Us Page 4 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
Page 44: ...4 Unpacking Page 44 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
Page 80: ...5 Installation Page 80 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
Page 110: ...6 Operation Page 110 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
Page 162: ...7 Maintenance and Service Page 162 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
Page 190: ...11 Appendix Page 190 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors VH D10 Operating Manual...
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