Priming the Pump
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17.2
Priming the Pump Heads with the Prime Button
NOTE Perform this procedure after priming the eluent
1. Close the priming valve on the primary pump head (see
2. Open the waste valve on the secondary pump head by turning the
knob one-quarter to one-half turn counterclockwise (see
Opening the valve directs the eluent flow path to waste and eliminates
backpressure.
3. On the
Pump Settings
window, click the
Prime
button
. Confirm that
the waste valve is open by clicking
OK
when the reminder message
appears. The pump will begin pumping at approximately 3 mL/min.
4. Continue priming the IC system until no air bubbles are exiting the
pump waste line.
5. On the
Pump Settings
window, click
Pump
Off
.
6. Close the waste valve.
Do not overtighten.
The pump is now ready
for operation.
NOTE If the two standard priming procedures described
above are unsuccessful, prime the pump with
isopropyl alcohol. See Chapter 5 in the IC system
operator’s manual for instructions.
Figure 35. Pump Head Valve Settings for Priming the Pump Heads
Priming Valve
Waste Valve
Primary
Pump Head
Secondary
Pump Head
(open)
(close)
