5.3.2
Clean the UV flow cell
Maintenance interval
Clean the UV flow cell every six months, or when required.
NOTICE
Keep UV flow cell clean. Do not allow solutions containing dissolved
salts, proteins or other solid solutes to dry out in the flow cell. Do
not allow particles to enter the flow cell, as damage to the flow cell
may occur.
Required material
The following materials are required:
•
Luer-to-SNAP connector (see
Luer-SNAP 3.2 connectors, on page 25
)
•
Waste container
•
Syringe, 25 to 30 mL
•
Detergent solution (e.g., Decon™ 90, Deconex™ 11, or RBS™ 25), diluted according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
•
Distilled water
Procedure
Follow the steps below to clean the UV flow cell.
Action
Step
Disconnect the tubing from the bottom of the UV monitor and replace it with
a Luer-to- SNAP connector.
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