Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C, Operating Manual

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7 • Maintenance and Service
Pumps C, Pumps F ( VC-Pxx, VF-Pxx)
Operating Manual Page 131
7. Check whether liquid escapes from the connections of the seal wash
system or under the pump heads.
Observation Remedial Action
Leakage is present Tighten or replace leaky connections. Repeat
the inspection.
No leakage is present Remove the syringe and reconnect the tubing
to the seal wash detector (port labeled
in ).
7.5.2 Replacing the Seal Wash Lines
When
• Damage or blockage of the seal wash lines
• Once a year
Parts and additional items required
• Seal wash lines as required:
¨
Seal wash lines that connect the seal wash reservoir to the
peristaltic tubing in the pump
For more information, refer to the
Operating Manual for the
Vanquish autosampler.
¨
Seal wash lines that connect the components in the pump
¨
Peristaltic tubing (PharMed tubing)
• Fresh seal wash liquid
For an overview of the seal wash system, see the picture in Setting Up
the Seal Wash System ( } page 72) .
Tools required
Tubing cutter (optional)
Preparations
1. Unscrew the cap of the seal wash reservoir and remove the seal
wash line together with the cap from the reservoir.
2. To empty the seal wash line, press down the lever of the seal wash
pump. Release the lever when the line is empty.