HF cartridges draining
Hollow fiber cartridges are provided with two connections to the permeate compart-
ment, one in each end.
When mounted vertically, which is the case for ÄKTA flux s, the bottom connection
serves as drain for the permeate. This allows a better recovery of the permeate.
Filter installation
Follow the instructions below to install a HF cartridge onto ÄKTA flux s.
Step
Action
1
Prepare and check the HF cartridge according to the manufacturer´s
instructions.
2
If the installed HF cartridge is new, it is strongly recommended to perform a
filter integrity test to establish its characteristic air or nitrogen flow.
3
Attach the HF cartridge on the holder.
4
Connect the feed pressure sensor outlet to the feed inlet on the filter.
5
Connect the retentate outlet filter to the retentate pressure sensor inlet.
6 Run preparations
6.1 Filter installation
6.1.2 Install hollow fiber cartridges
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ÄKTA flux s Operating Instructions 29046893 AG
