7 General Maintenance
Before Starting
148 7000/7010 Series TQ GC/MS Operating Manual
Before Starting
You can perform much of the maintenance required by your MS. For your safety,
read all of the information in this introduction before performing any
maintenance tasks.
Scheduled maintenance
Performing common maintenance tasks when scheduled can reduce operating
problems, prolong system life, and reduce overall operating costs. (See
Table 14.)
Keep a record of system performance (tune reports) and maintenance
operations performed. This makes it easier to identify variations from normal
operation and to take corrective action.
Table 14 Maintenance schedule
Task Frequency
Check the foreline pump oil level Every week
Check the calibration vial(s) Every 6 months
Replace the foreline pump oil
*
* Or as needed.
Every 6 months
Replace dry scroll pump tip seals Every year
Tune the MS As needed
Check the foreline pump As needed
Clean the ion source As needed
Check the carrier gas trap(s) on the GC and MS As needed
Replace the worn out parts As needed
Lubricate side plate or vent valve O-rings
†
† Vacuum seals other than the side plate O-ring and vent valve O-ring do not need to be lubricated.
Lubricating other seals can interfere with their correct function.
As needed
Replace GC gas supplies As needed
Leak check the system As needed
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