High Pressure With Reagent Gas Flow - HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual

 Troubleshooting
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High pressure with reagent gas flow

Possible Cause
The reagent gas flow rate is too high.
Action
On the flow controller, turn down reagent gas flow as appropriate. Verify that
reagent ion ratios are correct. See page 54.
Possible Cause Air leak.
Action
Run Methane Pre-tune. See page 54. Visible peak at m/z 32 indicates air in the
system. Check for and correct any leaks. See the Leaks section at the beginning of
this chapter.
Possible Cause
Interface tip seal wasn't installed.
Action Check the source storage box. If the seal is not in the box, vent the MSD and verify
that the seal is correctly installed.
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