C O N T E N T S
Using this Manual
4
Conventions in this Manual
4
Importend Hint
4
SOP´s in this manual
5
Smartline Manager 5000
5
Compact Versatility
5
Low Pressure Gradient (LPG) Block
6
General Description
6
Installation 6
Electrical Connection with the Smartline Pump 1000
7
Eluent Connection with the Smartline Pump 1000
7
Technical Data
9
Vacuum Degasser Unit
10
Introduction 10
Working Principle
10
Principles of degassing using Teflon AF
®
membranes
10
General Description
11
Unpacking the Degasser Unit
11
Spare parts and accessories
12
Technical Data and Specifications
13
Connection 14
Front Panel Connections
14
Front Panel LEDs
14
Rear Panel Connections
15
System Requirements
16
Solvents/Mobile Phase
16
Chemical compatibility
16
Space Requirements
16
Electrical Power Requirements
16
Installation 17
Installing the Degasser Unit
17
Connecting the Tubings
17
Connecting the Vacuum Degasser in a Smartline LPG System
18
Operation 20
Powering up the Vacuum Degasser
20
Extending the degassing flow rate range
21
Shutdown 21
Short-term Shutdown (Overnight and Weekends)
21
Long-term Shutdown
22
Maintenance 22
Preventative Maintenance
22
Routine Maintenance
22
Smart Leak Detection
23
Troubleshooting 23