Waters 996 - Disassembling the Flow Cell

Flow Cell Maintenance 37
3
Required Materials
• TORX T10 screwdriver
• Small, flat-blade screwdriver
• Lens tissue or nonparticulating swab
• HPLC-grade methanol
• Belleville spring washer
• Flow cell gasket
Procedure
To disassemble and clean the flow cell (and lenses):
1. Use the TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure one of the
lens holder assemblies (Figure 3-4
).
Figure 3-4 Disassembling the Flow Cell
2. Use the small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry the lens assembly from the
flow cell body at the slots.
TP01464
Gasket
Flow Cell Disk
Lens Assembly
Flow Cell Disk
Belleville
Spring
Washer
Lens Assembly
Flow Cell
Body
Spring
Washer
Slot for
Removing
Lens
Assembly
Screws