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Users or Waters field service personnel can replace the column heater sensor.
Warning: Observe Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) at all times, particularly when working with hazardous materials. Consult the Safety Data Sheets regarding the solvents you use. Additionally, consult the safety representative for your organization regarding its protocols for handling such materials.
Warning: To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds, wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning: To avoid eye injury, use eye protection when performing this procedure.
Requirement: Wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Required tools and materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
Protective eyewear
Replacement leak sensor
To replace the leak sensor:
Open the column compartment door.
Press down on the tab to detach the leak sensor connector from the front of the device.
Figure 1: Leak sensor connector
Tab
Leak sensor connector
Grasp the leak sensor by its serrations and pull upward on it to remove it from its reservoir.
Figure 2: Leak sensor serrations
Serrations
Unpack the new leak sensor.
Align the leak sensor’s T-bar with the slot in the side of the leak sensor reservoir, and then slide the leak sensor into place.
Figure 3: Aligning T-bar with slot
T-bar
Slot in leak sensor reservoir
Leak sensor port on front of device
Connect the leak sensor connector to the front of the device.
To avoid risk of personal injury and to prevent damage to laboratory equipment, always operate your Waters products in accordance with the applicable operational and safety information, your organization’s standard operating procedures, and local regulations.
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Column heater maintenance procedures
