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The appropriate maintenance frequency for the Headspace Sampler varies significantly
depending on the sample matrix, solvents, temperatures, and sample throughput.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Activity
Low Boiling Solvents
(water, food, flavor analyses)
High Boiling Solvents
(OVI, blood alcohol analysis)
≤ 70
samples/day
> 70
samples/day
≤ 70
samples/day
> 70
samples/day
Replace sample
probe
6 months 3 months 3 months Every month
Steam clean 6 months 3 months 3 months Every month
Replace loop and
deactivated tubing
With PM With PM With PM 6 months
Check tray tension
and alignment
12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months
PM for headspace
and inlet
36 months 12 months 12 months 6 months
Extended PM
for headspace
60 months 36 months 24 months 12 months
Headspace Sampler
G1888 Headspace sampler