Clogged solvent filter(s) causes solvent flow problems - WKB14066
Article number: 14066
SYMPTOMS
- When primed on line B, system runs for a short time but then stops with message "Lost Prime"
- Line A completely dry
- Other lines prime normally with acceptable psi
- "Lost Prime" doesn't occur during every run
- No solvent flows during a prime
- Replacing the check valves does not resolve the issue
- No solvent draws with a manual/dry prime
ENVIRONMENT
- 2690/2695/e2695 Separations Module
- Alliance HPLC System
CAUSE
Clogged solvent reservoir filter
FIX or WORKAROUND
- Replace the solvent line reservoir filter (WAT025531).
- Prime each line
- Observe pressure
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
id14066, 2690, 2690D, 2690DUPGD, 2690UP, 2695, 2695D, 2695DE, 2695DEB, 2695DUP, 2695E, 2695EB, 2695INERT, 2695UP, A-10SSM, ALLCOLCLR, ALLCOLHTR, ALLCOLHTRB, checkvalve