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SmartMix Instructions V5350

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6.  Troubleshooting

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

Filter clogged

The pump was 

switched off auto-

matically, because 

Pmax was excee ded.

Exchange the filter 

system

Pressure increase

Replace cartridge

Filter system inser ted 

wrong

Exchange the filter 

system

Unsteady baseline

Cartridge faulty

Replace cartridge

Filter clogged

Exchange the filter 

system

7.  Transport and storage

At the factory, the HPLC devices are carefully and safely packed for the 

transport into special shipping boxes.

7.1  Packing the device

Original packaging: Ideally you should use the original transport packaging. 

7.2  Transporting the device

Documents: If you want to return your device to KNAUER for repairs, 

enclose the „

Service request form and decontamination report

“which can 

be downloaded from our website.

7.3  Storing the device

 

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Flushing solution: Pay attention that all hoses and capillaries have 

been emptied or filled with flushing solution (e. g. isopropanol) before 

storage. To prevent algae formation, do not use pure water. 

 

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Seals: Close all inputs and outputs with cap fittings.

Summary of Contents for SmartMix

Page 1: ...SmartMix Instructions V5350...

Page 2: ...CET Fax 49 30 8015010 Email support knauer net KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Ger te GmbH Hegauer Weg 38 14163 Berlin Germany Phone 49 30 809727 0 Fax 49 30 8015010 Internet www knauer net E Mail info knau...

Page 3: ...tion 3 2 3 Operator responsibility 4 2 4 Personal safety equipment 4 2 4 1 General requirements 4 2 4 2 Contamination by health threatening solvents 5 2 4 3 Avoiding leakage 5 2 5 Specific environment...

Page 4: ...tMix mixer 12 5 2 Exchanging the filter system 12 5 3 Replacing the cartridge 14 6 Troubleshooting 15 7 Transport and storage 15 7 1 Packing the device 15 7 2 Transporting the device 15 7 3 Storing th...

Page 5: ...mmediate vicinity of the device and accessible to the user at all times You can download these and other instructions from the KNAUER web site www knauer net library 1 2 Signal words Possible dangers...

Page 6: ...e you notice any damage inform the Technical Support and the shipping company within three workdays 1 4 3 Warranty conditions For information on warranty please refer to our general terms and condi ti...

Page 7: ...the device Operation in potentially explosive areas without special and addition al explosion protection Contact the KNAUER Customer Support for more information 2 2 User qualification The users are...

Page 8: ...ipment The protective measures required in the laboratory must be observed and the following protective clothing worn during all work on the device Safety glasses with side protection Protective glove...

Page 9: ...Install capillaries and hoses in such a way that in case of a leak liquids cannot get into the interior of the devices underneath In case of leakage Switch off the system Only take the device into ope...

Page 10: ...turer s instructions on caring for the columns see www knauer net columncare Used capillaries Do not use any used capillaries elsewhere in the system in order to avoid dead volumes not exactly fitting...

Page 11: ...lid 3 Inlet to the pump 4 Mixer housing 5 Mounting boreholes 6 Cartridge inside the SmartMix 7 Outlet to the column Front view Fig 2 SmartMix mixer with cartridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The SmartMix mixer con...

Page 12: ...h versions can be used for pressures up to 1000 bar Wetted materials are stainless steel PEEK and Teflon To adapt the mixture volume two versions of cartridges can be inserted in the SmartMix mixer An...

Page 13: ...e of stainless steel Two Phillips head screws Two washers Spare filter kit Three filter inserts PEEK sealing ring 3 4 Symbols and labels Explanations of symbols and labels on the system Symbol Explana...

Page 14: ...ump head 7 Pressure sensor and venting valve 8 Mixing chamber 9 Capillary to tube Exterior view Fig 3 Mounting SmartMix mixer on the pump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Mount the SmartMix mixer to the front pane...

Page 15: ...to the pump by the right inlet to the pump 2 on the mixer lid 3 3 Connect the capillary leading to the column with the outlet to the column 5 4 3 Installation in the HPG system For use in a high press...

Page 16: ...2 Mixer lid 5 2 Exchanging the filter system Several filter inserts are inserted into the SmartMix mixer in a spe cific order They can be renewed as needed The SmartMix mixer has been removed The mix...

Page 17: ...Insert the new fil ter system at position 1in the following order 1 unit filter sie ves 7 m 3 1 unit glass fiber filter 4 1 unit filter sie ves 3 m 5 Sequence filter inserts from top to bottom Fig 8 3...

Page 18: ...t of the hous ing Otherwise the seals of the cartridge could be damaged 1 Loosen and lift off the mixer lid 2 Remove the PEEK sealing ring which is lying on the cartridge 3 Check the PEEK sealing ring...

Page 19: ...carefully and safely packed for the transport into special shipping boxes 7 1 Packing the device Original packaging Ideally you should use the original transport packaging 7 2 Transporting the device...

Page 20: ...le for the disposal of old devices as defined by the WEEE directive End users can send their old devices manufactured by KNAUER back to the distributor the importer or the company free of charge but w...

Page 21: ...er 100 A5350 Analytical cartridge 350 l A5356 Micro cartridge 100 l A5355 Accessory kit SmartMix 1 filler cap made of stainless steel 2 Phillips head screws 2 washers F5351 SmartMix filter insert kit...

Page 22: ...UER instructions online www knauer net library KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Ger te GmbH Hegauer Weg 38 14163 Berlin Phone Fax E Mail Internet 49 30 809727 0 49 30 8015010 info knauer net www knauer net KN...

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