3 • System Setup
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Priming the Pump
1. Before priming, check that the following tasks have been done:
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Eluent reservoirs are filled.
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Reservoir caps are installed and hand-tightened.
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Liquid lines from the pump to the reservoir caps are connected.
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Piston seal wash system is set up.
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(Optional) Reservoirs are pressurized.
2. Place the waste line from each pump priming valve (see
a waste container or appropriate drain.
3. Open the priming valve on the secondary pump head (see
turning the knob one-half turn counterclockwise.
NOTE
If the priming valve is opened too much, air is drawn through
the valve and air bubbles can be seen exiting the waste line.
4. On the Chromeleon 7 ePanel Set or the Chromeleon 6.8 panel tabset, click
the pump tab.
5.
Gradient pump only:
Enter 100% for the channel (A, B, C, or D) to be
primed.
Figure 3-35. DP/SP Priming Valve
Priming Valve
Priming Waste Line
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2
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3
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Secondary Pump Head