Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual 3
Contents
1 Introduction
Abbreviations Used 8
The 7000 Series Triple Quad GC/MS 10
Triple Quad GC/MS Hardware Description 12
Important Safety Warnings 13
Hydrogen Safety 15
Safety and Regulatory Certifications 20
Intended Use 23
Cleaning/Recycling the Product 23
Liquid Spills 23
Moving or Storing the MS 23
2 General Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks 26
General Symptoms 27
Chromatographic Symptoms 29
Mass Spectra General Symptoms 34
Pressure Symptoms 38
Temperature Symptoms 40
Common Types of Errors 42
Air Leaks 47
Contamination 48