Dionex UltiMate FLM-3100, Operating Instructions Manual

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UltiMate 3000 Series: Flow Managers and Column Thermostats
Page 74 Operating Instructions
7.5 Drying the Fluid Leak Sensor
Tips: Inspect the connections for signs of leakage every day and tighten
leaking connections.
Important: Also, inspect the waste port and waste
tubing for indications of blockage. If the waste tubing is blocked or
bent, the waste cannot run out of the instrument, causing a leak alarm.
The cleaner the columns and capillaries are, the more reliable is the
operation of the leak sensors. If columns and capillaries are wetted with
solvent during installation, reliable leak detection is possible only with
restrictions.
The fluid leak sensor is activated when it is exposed to moisture. When the sensor detects a
liquid leak, the
Status LED on the instrument's front panel is red and the error message
appears on the front panel display. If the flow manager is operated by Chromeleon, the error is
also logged in the Chromeleon audit trail.
Put on protective clothing as appropriate and eliminate the cause of the leakage. Follow the
steps below to dry the leak sensor and remove any liquid in the drip tray. (The sensor and drip
tray are situated on the right in the rear of the enclosure.)
Warning: Turn off the flow manager and disconnect the power cord from its
source.
Avertissement: Arrêtez l'instrument. Assurez-vous de bien débrancher le cordon
d'alimentation de la source secteur.
1. On the rear panel, remove the screw for the right-side panel (
→
Fig. 41).
Fig. 41: Screw for the right-side panel
Remove this screw