Waters 1500-Series, Operator'S Manual

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5-2 Maintaining the HPLC Pump
Maintenance considerations
Safety and handling
When you perform maintenance procedures on your pump, keep the following
safety considerations in mind.
Proper operating procedures
Follow the operating procedures and guidelines on page 4-2 .
Spare parts
For a comprehensive catalog of spare parts, see the Waters Quality Parts
Locator on the Waters Web site’s Services & Support page.
Contacting Waters Technical Service
If you encounter any problems replacing parts in the 1500-series pump,
contact Waters Technical Service.
Warning:
• To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory Practices when
you handle eluents, change tubing, or operate the 1500-series HPLC
pump. Know the physical and chemical properties of the eluents.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for the eluents in use.
• To avoid the possible eye injury or cuts, handle the plunger with care.
Wear safety glasses and use the plunger insertion tool. Be aware that
the pieces of a broken plunger are very sharp.
• To avoid possible electric shock, do not remove the cover. The interior
of the pump contains no user-serviceable parts.