Maintenance 119
Checking pumps for leaks
A decrease in liquid flow or the presence of air bubbles in the lines may be due to a
leaking pump. Inspect the pumps for leaks daily to identify potential problems.
Materials required:
• Lint-free towel
Time: 10 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
1 DCP
2
DIP
3
DOP
4 SCP
5
SP
6
RP-1
7 RWP-1
8 RP-2
9 RWP-2
Figure 5-9 Vertical pumps
Checking the SP and DIP vertical pumps for leaks
Liquid leaking from the seal on the sampling pump (SP) or the dilution aspiration pump
(DIP) flows to the drive lever unit. If the drive lever unit is wet, the pump seal must be
replaced.
1. Closely inspect the plastic cylinder (
1) for moisture.
Figure 5-10 Sp and DIP vertical pumps
2. To replace the pump seal if the drive lever unit is wet, call your local technical
support provider or distributor.
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