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Installation
Page 68 Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual
5.6 Setting Up the Flow Connections
This section describes how to set up the flow connections to and from
the device and additional flow connections if required.
5.6.1 General Information and Guidelines
Certain flow connections between components on the fraction collector
are already installed when the device is shipped.
When setting up the flow connections, follow these rules and
recommendations:
Flow connections can be filled with hazardous substances. Observe the
warning messages and precautionary statements presented in Safety
Precautions (
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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 guidelines and for handling
recommendations, see
Connecting Fittings, Capillaries, and Tubing
(
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page 71) .
NOTICE
When you install devices or components to the system, always flush
them to waste before connecting them in the system flow path. To flush
the Vanquish modules, follow the instructions in the
Vanquish System
Operating Manual .