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7
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Maintenance and Service
Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual Page 147
7.3 General Rules for Maintenance and Service
For successful maintenance and service procedures, follow these rules
and recommendations:
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Before starting maintenance or service procedures, shut down the
device when instructed to do so.
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Use only the replacement parts specifically authorized and qualified
for the device by Thermo Fisher Scientific. For ordering information,
see
Consumables and Replacement Parts (
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page 228) .
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Follow all instructions step by step and use the tools recommended
for the procedure.
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Before opening the flow path to replace capillaries in the system,
turn off the pump flow and wait until the system pressure is down to
zero.
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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.
NOTICE
Flow connections and capillary connectors are highly sensitive to
contamination. Dust and debris can contaminate these connections.
Always install caps onto capillaries and plugs to open flow connections
to protect them from contamination.
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If you need to return the device for depot repair, follow the
instructions in
Transporting or Shipping the Device (
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page 193).