Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-2000, Operator'S Manual

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ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System
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3. Connect the pump outlet to the mixer inlet (see Figure B-71 ).
4. Direct the mixer outlet line to a temporary waste container, such as a
beaker.
5. Verify that the suppressor is off.
6. Verify that the Automatically turn on with pump option is not
selected on the ICS-2000 touch screen
SUPPRESSOR
page (see
Section C.9 ). Disabling this option lets you turn on the pump, without
automatically turning on the suppressor.
7. Set the pump flow rate to 5.00 mL/min.
8. Turn on the pump.
9. Run the pump until the mixer is filled and there is a consistent flow of
water exiting the mixer outlet.
It takes about 5 minutes to fill a 4-mm mixer and about 2 minutes to
fill a 2-mm mixer.
10. Turn off the pump.
Figure B-71. Pump Outlet Connected to Mixer Inlet for Mixer Hydration
To avoid damaging the suppressor, always turn off the suppressor
before filling the mixer. The pump flow is on during filling, however,
no flow reaches the suppressor.
Mixer Inlet
Pump Outlet