Maintenance, Spare Parts and Troubleshooting
Agilent Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide 51
Checking the Gas Supply Tubing for Leaks
When any gas cylinder is changed, inspect all gas hoses. Replace any
hoses showing signs of damage or deterioration.
Test all connections for leaks using a commercial leak testing
solution, a mild detergent, or an electronic leak detector.
When changing gas cylinders:
check all gas supply pipes and hoses for leaks
test the operation of all regulators
ensure that shutoff valves are functioning correctly
Spare Parts
For details on spare parts and consumables ordering information,
refer to the Agilent Technologies website:
www.agilent.com
To replace the items listed below, you must use Agilent-
manufactured parts, which can be ordered online from the Agilent
website or through your local sales representative.
The following is a list of recommended spares to keep on hand to
minimize downtime during maintenance and repairs:
Torch
Air inlet filter
Pre-optics windows
Spray chamber
Nebulizer
Peristaltic pump tubing
Drain tubing