ICS-1000 Ion Chromatography System Operator's Manual

ICS-1000 Ion Chromatography SystemFigure 4-1. ICS-1000 Server Configuration Properties: Options3. Verify that the Degas check box is enabled under Installed Options.4. Check the Degas Mode settings. Select either the Monitor option orthe Cycle option. If you select Cycle, set the time on to 30 secondsand the time off to 10 minutes. If Cycle is already selected, tryincreasing the time on or decreasing the time off.• End-line filter is dirty or cloggedWhen new, end-line filters (P/N 045987) are pure white. If the system is incontinuous operation, change the end-line filter weekly, or whenever itbecomes discolored. Replace the filter more often if bacterial buildup isvisible or if the eluent does not contain solvent. See the PressurizableReservoir Installation Instructions for more information about end-line filters.NOTEIt is especially important to regularly replace end-linefilters when using aqueous eluents, which maycontaminate the filter with bacteria or algae. Thebacterial buildup may not be visible.4-12 Doc. 031879-01 3/03