Purge Valve – Exchanging the PTFE Frit

(1100/1200 standard pump modules)

Purge valves feature a gold seal held

in place with a plastic cap. Small leaks Purge valve assembly
can occur here, so you will need to replace
the gold seal after the valves have been
removed more than once or twice. Purge Valve
When replacing the frit, make sure that Description Part No.
the cutout side faces up, which provides
more surface area on the side facing the 1100 Pump Start Up Kit G1311-68710
solvent flow. Includes 1 outlet cap, 2 PTFE frits, 4 piston seals, 1 outlet gold seal, 2 inlet
filters, 1 cartridge for active inlet valve
1. Remove capillary and waste tube. PTFE frits, 5/pk 01018-22707
2. Use a 14 mm wrench to unscrew Gold seal, outlet 5001-3707
the valve.
Outlet caps, 4/pk 5062-2485
3. Remove the plastic cap and the
Purge valve assembly G1311-60009
gold seal.
4. Use tweezers to remove the old frit
and install a new frit.
5. Replace the gold seal and the
plastic cap.
6. Install the valve.

Tips & Tools

Realign the purge valve waste tube in the correct orientation
during installation.

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