ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VH-D10, Operating Manual

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7 • Maintenance and Service
Page 116 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10) Operating Manual
7.3 General Rules for Maintenance and Service
For successful maintenance and service procedures, follow these rules
and recommendations:
•
Before starting maintenance or service procedures, shut down the
detector when instructed to do so.
•
Use only the replacement parts specifically authorized and qualified
for the detector by Thermo Fisher Scientific. For ordering
information, see
section 10.4 Consumables and Replacement Parts,
page 183 .
•
Follow all instructions step by step and use the tools recommended
for the procedure.
• 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.
•
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:
♦
Always wear appropriate gloves.
♦
Place the components only on a clean, lint-free surface.
♦
Keep your tools clean.
♦
Use only lint-free cloth for cleaning.
• If you need to return the detector for depot repair, follow the
instructions in
section 7.14 Transporting or Shipping the Detector,
page 152 .