Serinus 44  User Manual  3.0 
 
 
 
Figure 57 – NH3 Scrubber 
6.3.5  Leak Check 
Equipment Required 
  Source of Vacuum (pump) 
  Leak Test Jig (PN: H050069) 
  Kynar ¼” Blocker Nuts 
  Tubing and Assorted Fittings 
  5/8” Spanner 
  9/16” Spanner 
 
Procedure 
Note: Ensure that the instrument has been running for at least one hour before this procedure is 
performed. 
 
1.  Disconnect all external tubing connected to the rear ports of the instrument except for the AUX 
in Port and AUX Out Port (for the external converter). 
2.  Connect a leak check jig to the Exhaust Port of the instrument. 
3.  Connect a vacuum source to the shut off valve end of the leak test jig ensuring the shut off valve 
is in the open position. 
4.  Open - Main Menu  Service Menu. 
5.  Select - Ozone Gen. Control  Off. 
6.  Allow the instrument two minutes to purge the O3 from the pneumatic system. 
7.  Open - Main Menu  Service Menu  Diagnostics Menu  Valve Menu. 
8.  Disable - Valve Sequencing  Disabled. 
9.  Turn Off all the valves except the Sample/Cal valve. 
10. Block the BGnd Air Port. 
11. Allow the instrument time to evacuate the pneumatic system (the time required will depend on 
the vacuum source used).  
12. Close the shut off valve and record the vacuum. Wait for three minutes and observe the gauge on 
the leak check jig. It should not drop more than 5 kpa (37.5 torr). If the leak check passed skip to 
step 15.