Pressure fluctuation with 1515 pump - WKB117598

SYMPTOMS

• Pressure fluctuation

ENVIRONMENT

• 1515 Isocratic HPLC Pump
• 1525 Binary HPLC Pump
• 515 HPLC Pump

CAUSE

Faulty check valve

FIX or WORKAROUND

1. Perform a ramp and decay test to determine which check valve is malfunctioning.
2. Replace the check valve,  700000254 (2 check valves/pk) ;  700000253 (incl 2 each of check valve and housing)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Refer to the User guide (715002013) for instructions on how to perform the ramp and decay test for a 1515/1525 pump.