Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish UHPLC System, Operating Manual

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5 • Installation
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Operating Manual
Dual System Arrangements
The number of tubes may exceed the capacity that the tubing guides can
hold. In this case, it is recommended to place the solvent lines in the
tubing guides and route any additional tubes freely in the tubing chase.
Guide Holes and Capillary Clips
Guide holes and capillary clips are provided at specific positions on the
system modules. Route flow connections from one module to the next
module in the Vanquish system through the appropriate guide hole or
capillary clip when instructed to do so in the manual.
5.5.4 Connecting Fittings, Capillaries, and Tubing
This section provides information about how to connect and handle
capillaries, fittings, and tubing.
5.5.4.1
General Guidelines
When connecting capillaries and tubing, follow these general
recommendations:
• Use only the capillaries and tubing (for example, solvent lines or
waste tubing) that are shipped with the product or additional or
spare capillaries and tubing as recommended by Thermo Fisher
Scientific.
• The connectors must be free from contaminants. Even minute
particles may cause damage to the system or lead to invalid test
results.
• Do not install capillaries or tubes that are stressed, nicked, kinked, or
otherwise damaged.
• Install capillaries and fittings only at the positions for which they are
intended.