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Maintenance
7
Simple Repairs
Simple Repairs
The procedures described in this section can be done with the quaternary 
pump in place in the system stack.
Tab le 11 Simple Repair Procedures
Procedure Typical Frequency Notes
“Checking and Cleaning the Solvent 
Filter” on page 78
If solvent filter is blocked Gradient performance problems, intermittent 
pressure fluctuations
“Exchanging the Active Inlet Valve” on 
page 79
If internally leaking Pressure ripple unstable, run leak test for 
verification
“Exchanging the Outlet Ball Valve” on 
page 83
If internally leaking Pressure ripple unstable, run leak test for 
verification
“Exchanging the Purge Valve Frit or the 
Purge Valve” on page 85
If internally leaking Solvent dripping out of waste outlet when valve 
closed
“Exchanging the Purge Valve Frit or the 
Purge Valve” on page 85
If the frit shows indication 
of contamination or 
blockage
A pressure drop of > 10 bar across the frit 
(5 ml/min H
2
O with purge open) indicates 
blockage
“Exchanging the Pump Seals and Seal 
Wear-in Procedure” on page 89
If pump performance 
indicates seal wear
Leaks at lower pump head side, unstable 
retention times, pressure ripple unstable — run 
leak test for verification
“Exchanging the Plungers” on page 92 If scratched Seal life time shorter than normally 
expected — check plungers while changing 
the seals
“Installing the Seal Wash Option” on 
page 94
If seals show indication of 
leaks
Leaks at lower pump head side, loss of wash 
solvent
“Exchanging the Optional Interface 
Board” on page 103
If defective Error condition, indicated by red status 
indicator