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Leak detected on ACQUITY UPLC BSM or ACQUITY UPLC H-Class QSM - WKB17744

Article number: 17744

SYMPTOMS

  • Leak detection error 
  • Solvent is building up in the drip tray
  • Stop flow input detected

ENVIRONMENT

  • ACQUITY UPLC BSM
  • ACQUITY UPLC I-Class PLUS
  • ACQUITY UPLC I-Class
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class QSM
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class PLUS
  • ACQUITY UPLC Tunable UV Detector
  • ACQUITY UPLC PDA Detector

CAUSE

Because of space limitations, the waste tubing is not routed correctly. 

The position of the waste tubing from the vent valve into the drip tray was a causing a leak through the side of the tray.

The position of the waste tubing was higher than the detector drip tray, gravity caused solvent waste to flow back to the drip tray

FIX or WORKAROUND

Route the tubing so that, instead of coming straight off the instrument, it faces down so that gravity can assist solvent flow.

Ensure the tray is correctly aligned with no gaps in the side and that the waste tubings from the vent valve are directed into the drainage cup and not the side of the drip tray.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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