Maintaining 600E Pump Components 59
This section covers:
• Pump overview
• Calibrating/replacing the pressure transducer
• Removing the pump head
• Replacing the plunger seal
• Cleaning/replacing the pump plunger
• Cleaning/replacing a pump check valve
• Replacing the sparge valve
Spare parts are shown where applicable. For a complete list of spare parts, see
Appendix A, Spare Parts.
4.2.1 Pump Overview
This section provides an overview of the 600E pump. Figure 4-2 illustrates the various
pump assemblies, which are described in Table 4-1.
Caution: When handling eluents, changing tubing, or operating the 600E system in
general, always observe good laboratory practices. Know the physical and chemical
properties of the eluents. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for the eluents in use.