Waters TQ Detector - Fitting the New Source Enclosure and Probe Adjuster Assembly Seals

5-86 Maintenance Procedures
Fitting the new source enclosure and probe adjuster assembly
seals
Required materials:
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Wash bottle containing HPLC-grade, or better, 1:1 methanol/water
To fit the new source enclosure and probe seals
1. Ensure that all the grooves for seals are free from dirt and debris.
Tip: If contamination is present, use 1:1 methanol/water, applied to a
lint-free cloth, to carefully clean the grooves.
2. Fit the new door glass seal to the source enclosure door.
3. Fit the glass to the source enclosure door.
4. Fit the glass retaining plate to the source enclosure door.
5. Fit and tighten the 4 screws securing the glass retaining clips to the
source enclosure door.
6. Fit the new source enclosure door seal to the source enclosure door.
7. Close the source enclosure door, and secure it with both spring-clips.
Warning: The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Caution: Do not apply any downward force to the source enclosure door
while the door is open.
Caution: The 4 screws securing the glass retaining plate must be
sequentially and incrementally tightened until they are all fully
tight.
Caution: Ensure that the tails of the source enclosure door seals
are correctly located in the groove when fitting them to the
source enclosure door.