Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A, Operating Manual

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Installation
Page 86 Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual
5.9 Flush System
5.9.1 Choosing the Flush Solvent
Use the flush solvent that fulfills the following requirements:
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Before filling the flush solvent reservoir, rinse the reservoir
thoroughly. Make sure that no particles, dust or algae are present.
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Recommended when using 100% water as flush solvent
Replace the flush solvent daily.
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Use a flush solvent that is suitable for your application and that
removes residual fraction from the flush buffer loop sufficiently.
5.9.2 Connecting Flush Solvent Reservoir
Parts required
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Flush solvent reservoir
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Flush solvent tubing
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Retaining guide, 1/16’’
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Solvent line filter
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Filter frit
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Solvent line adaptor ( 1/8’’ - 1/16’’ )
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Reservoir cap
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Cap plugs
Preparations
1. Prepare the flush solvent and flush solvent reservoir. Observe the
flush solvent guidelines in Choosing the Flush Solvent (
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page 86) .
2. Assemble the filter holder and solvent line adapter, wearing
appropriate clean gloves.
a) Place the frit in the filter holder (bottom part).
b) Make sure that the frit is in a level position.
c) Screw the filter top to the filter bottom.