Thermo Scientific Vanquish VH-P10-A-02, Operating Manual

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5 • Installation
Vanquish Pumps (VH-P10-A-02) Operating Manual Page 59
5.6 Setting Up the Flow Connections
5.6.1 General Information and Guidelines
The pump is shipped from the manufacturing site with the flow
connections installed between the interior components.
This section describes how to set up the flow connections to and from
the pump and additional flow connections if required.
When setting up flow connections, follow these rules and
recommendations:
Flow connections can be filled with hazardous substances. Observe the
warning messages and precautionary statements presented in
section 2.3 Safety Precautions (see page 22 ).
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Dirty components can contaminate the chromatography system.
Contamination leads to poor performance of the modules and entire
system or can even cause damage to the modules and system.
Therefore:
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Always wear appropriate gloves.
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Place the components only on a clean, lint-free surface.
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Keep your tools clean.
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Use only lint-free cloth for cleaning.
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For installation instructions and handling guidelines for capillaries,
tubing, and fittings, see
section 5.6.3 Connecting Fittings, Capillaries,
and Tubing, page 62 .
To set up the additional flow connections and complete the installation,
follow these steps:
TIP Components or connections in the flow path to other system
modules may be closed with plugs to protect the component or
connection during transport. When you remove the plugs to connect the
pump in the system, keep the plugs. You may need them to close the
connections again, for example, for future transport.