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Reference: Entering Maintenance Mode (Using Workstation)¶
The GC can be placed into maintenance mode by using the [Easy sTop] window on the workstation.
When using LabSolutions, the [Easy sTop] window can be displayed by clicking any of the following buttons:
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- [Easy sTop...] button in the system control tool bar
- [Easy sTop Maintenance] button for the Autosampler + Injection Port unit on the control panel
Step 1¶
Click the [Start] button in the [Easy sTop] window. The cooling for the injection port and oven starts.
Step 2¶
When the [Press the Stop Carrier Gas button] message is displayed in the window, click the [Carrier Gas Stop] button in the [Easy sTop] window to stop the carrier gas.
This step is not performed if [Carrier Gas Stop] is set to [Auto]. The instrument automatically enters maintenance mode.
Step 3¶
When the [Replace the septum and/or liner] message is displayed in the window, the transition to maintenance mode is complete. The septum and insert can be replaced. For details on the replacement procedure, see the following: