ICS-1000 Ion Chromatography System Operator's Manual

4 • TroubleshootingMake sure the plumbing downstream from the cell is clear; a blockage mayoverpressurize the cell, causing it to leak. If the problem continues, contactDionex for assistance.4.3 Pump Difficult to Prime or Loses PrimeExcessive pressure fluctuations (more than 3% difference from one pressurereading to the next) indicate that the pump is out of prime.• Empty eluent reservoir and/or no eluent connectedFill the reservoir. Make sure all connections are secure.• Eluent improperly or insufficiently degassedIf the ICS-1000 does not contain a vacuum degas assembly, degas the eluentmanually (see Section 3.4.2).If the ICS-1000 contains a vacuum degas assembly, check the degas settings:1. Open the Chromeleon Server Configuration program, select the ICS-1000 device icon under the timebase and select Properties from theEdit menu (or double-click the ICS-1000 device icon).2. Select the Options tab (see Figure 4-1).Doc. 031879-01 3/03 4-11