Agilent 1290 Infinity Binary Pump User Manual 107
Test Functions and Calibrations
8
Pump Head Leak Test
Pump Head Leak Test Evaluation
Test Failed
Probable cause Suggested actions
1 Loose or leaky fittings
Tighten the fittings or replace capillaries.
2 Leaky High Pressure Filter Assembly
• Tighten Filter housing and fitting.
• NOTE - Fittings should only be tightened in a
system that is not pressurized, for better
chance of success.
• Re-run test.
3 Damaged pump seals or pistons
• Exchange the pump head or pump seals.
• NOTE - A wrongly installed pump seal will
reduce the life time of the pump seal
considerably.
4 Leaky outlet ball valve
Exchange pump head or outlet ball valve.
5 Leaky purge valve
Exchange Purge valve rotor seal.
Notice the difference between error in the test and a failed result! An error is caused by an
abnormal termination during the operation of the test, whereas a failed result indicates that
the test result were not within the specified limits.