To Clean The Reagent Gas Supply Lines (Tubing) - HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual

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To clean the reagent gas supply lines (tubing)

Materials needed:
Clean, dry nitrogen
Heat gun
Tubing cutter (8710-1709)
If the reagent gas lines become contaminated, they can be cleaned.
1 Disconnect the reagent gas tubing from the gas supply, the gas purifier,
and the MSD.
2 Cap the gas purifier following the instructions on the label.
3 Connect one end of the tubing to a supply of clean, dry nitrogen and turn
on gas flow.
4 Use the heat gun to warm the tubing, starting at the supply end and
working your way to the free end.
5 Repeat for any other pieces of tubing that need to be cleaned.
6 Reconnect the tubing to the gas supply, gas purifier, and MSD.
Follow the instructions on the gas purifier label.
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W A R N I N G
C A U T I O N Do not put liquids into the tubing. Do not heat the tubing when it is connected to the MSD.
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