Fluid-handling components 1-3
Fluid-handling components
Before you install the Waters 515 pump, familiarize yourself with its
components. The figure below identifies the fluid-handling components of the
Waters 515 pump and the table titled “Fluid-handling components” on
page 1-3 describes their functions.
Pump fluid-handling components
Fluid-handling components
Component Function
Draw-off valve Combines eluent flow from the two pump heads.
Also enables you to attach a syringe and draw
eluent through the pump for purging.
Pump head assemblies Draw in and deliver eluent.
Plunger indicator rods Show position of each pump head plunger.
Seal wash holes Allow you to flush and clean the plunger seals.
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Waters
515 HPLC Pump
Draw-off valve
Seal wash hole
(not visible)
Pump head
assembly
High pressure
noise filter
(not visible)
Inlet
manifold
Pressure
transducer
Pump
outlet
Outlet check
valve assembly
Plunger indicator rod
Inlet check
valve assembly