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7 Maintenance
Introduction into Maintenance and Repair
Introduction into Maintenance and Repair
Simple Repairs
The autosampler is designed for easy repair. The most frequent repairs such as
change and needle assembly change can be done from the front of the
instrument with the instrument in place in the system stack. These repairs are
described in Table 18 on page 85.
Exchanging Internal Parts
Some repairs may require exchange of defective internal parts. Exchange of
these parts requires removing the autosampler from the stack, removing the
covers, and disassembling the autosampler.
Safety Flap, Flex Board
It is strongly recommended that the exchange of the safety flap, and flex board
is done by Agilent-trained service personnel.
Transport Assembly Parts
The adjustment of the motors, and the tension on the drive belts are important
for correct operation of the transport assembly. It is strongly recommended
that exchange of drive belts, and the gripper assembly is done by
Agilent-trained service personnel. There are no other field-replaceable parts
in the transport assembly. If any other component is defective (flex board,
spindles, plastic parts) the complete unit must be exchanged.