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Maintenance and care
AZURA® Detector UVD 2.1S Instructions, V6820
8.3 Replacing the flow cell
UV light will cause the flow cells to become blind with time (solarization),
making them no longer suitable for use.
Detector is switched off.
Power plug is disconnected from the device.
Capillaries are disconnected.
Steps
Figure
1.
Unscrew the knur-
led-headscrews
1
.
Fig. 23
Removing the slide
2.
Pull out the slide
2
.
3.
Remove the flow cell.
4.
Insert the flow cell
3
into the slide.
Fig. 24
Assembling the flow cell
5.
Push the slide into the
detector
2
.
6.
Insert the knurled-head
screws and screw tight.
The flow cell is assembled.
Connect the capillaries.
8.4 Cleaning and caring for the device
All smooth surfaces of the device can be cleaned with a mild, commerci-
ally available cleaning solution, or with isopropanol.
Prerequisite
1
3
2
Result
Next step
Device defect
Intruding liquids can cause damage to the device.
Place solvent bottles next to the device or in a solvent tray.
Moisten the cleaning cloth only slightly.
