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1100/1200 Series LC Maintenance Schedule
1100/1200 Series
Instrument Parts and Supplies
The Agilent 1100/1200 Series HPLC modules were designed for long hours of operation
and ease of use. To keep your system operating at optimal performance, scheduled
routine maintenance is advised. Regular attention to these tasks will further increase
your lab's productivity.
Recommended Routine Maintenance Procedures
• Clean or replace the solvent inlet filter
• Flush the degasser
• Perform pump maintenance
• Perform autosampler maintenance
• Perform column switching valve maintenance (if installed)
• Perform detector maintenance
The time needed is approximately 4 hours for a complete system. The frequency of
maintenance is dependent upon your usage and applications.
Failure to maintain your HPLC can have these results:
• Variations in flow and area counts, causing poor precision of quantitative analyses
• Noisy baselines make integration and peak recognition difficult
• Poor injection volume precision may result if the autosampler is not maintained
• Retention time fluctuations can lead to improper peak identification
• If you regularly use UV spectra, the quality of the spectra will be comprised, jeopardizing
peak identification
The 1100/1200 Series LC instruments and columns are manufactured under very high quality
standards and are well known for their robustness and reliability, delivering the same precise
results in daily operation. To ensure that your instrument is also working to your fullest
satisfaction, we recommend exchanging the few parts which have a natural wear at a regular
maintenance schedule.
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