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Chapter 4
Maintaining the 1525 Pump
This chapter provides important safety and handling considerations for the Waters 1525
Pump, describes how to run two diagnostic tests and set pump calibration parameters,
and explains how to replace pump components.
4.1 Maintenance Considerations
Safety and Handling
When performing maintenance procedures on your pump, keep the following safety
considerations in mind.
Proper Operating Procedures
To keep the pump running smoothly, follow the operating procedures and guidelines in
Section 3.2, Preparing the Pump
Caution:
To prevent injury, always observe good laboratory practices when handling
eluents, changing tubing, or operating the 1525 HPLC Pump. Know the physical and
chemical properties of the eluents. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for the
eluents in use.
Caution:
To avoid possible eye injury or cuts, handle the plunger with care. Wear safety
glasses and use the plunger insertion tool. Pieces of a broken plunger are very sharp.
Caution:
To avoid possible electric shock, do not remove the cover. The interior of the
pump does not contain user-serviceable parts.
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Attention:
Read this entire chapter thoroughly before you begin any pump maintenance.
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