
1100 Series Capillary LC System Manual 57
Basic System Troubleshooting 4
System Pressure Abnormally High
Symptoms:
The current system pressure is significantly above the typical system pressure
produced by this method with this column.
System Pressure Abnormally High: Possible causes and actions
Possible Causes Suggested Actions Notes
The analytical column has
become plugged
• Replace the column. Otherwise, backflush the
column or replace the column inlet frit.
The filter in front (upstream)
of the EMPV has become
plugged
• Perform a pump purge at 1000 µl/min using
pure water. During the purge, check system
pressure. If pressure is >10 bar, replace the
EMPV filter.
If a new filter does not reduce the
pressure, replace the mixer.
A component in the
micro-sampler has become
plugged. This could be the
sample loop, needle, needle
seat assembly or injection
valve ports.
• Using the sampler maintenance positions,
switch the sampler injection valve from
mainpass to bypass. If pressure is significantly
reduced:
a Backflush or change the needle seat assembly.
b Replace the needle.
c Backflush or replace the sample loop capillary.
d Replace the injection valve rotor seal.
e Clean the stator head with acetone, and make
sure the stator head ports are free of particles.
For severe capillary tube plugs,
acetone is a good backflushing
solvent.
A pre-sampler, or
post-sampler capillary in the
system has become plugged,
broken, crushed by a module
cover or overtightened.
• Refer to the system flow diagram. One at a
time, disconnect the capillaries in the following
order. When the defective capillary is found, it
may be backflushed with acetone, or replaced.
a EMPV-to-flow sensor capillary
b flow sensor-to-sampler injection valve capillary
c sampler injection valve-to-column inlet
capillary
d flow cell assembly (includes inlet and outlet
capillaries)
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