ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VH-D10, Operating Manual

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7 • Maintenance and Service
Page 126 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10) Operating Manual
7.7 Flow Cell
This section describes exchange, storage and shipment of LightPipe flow
cells.
To store or ship the flow cell, follow these steps:
1. Flush the flow cell (see section 7.7.1, page 126 ).
2. Remove the flow cell from the detector and place it in its packaging
(see section 7.7.2, page 128 ).
To exchange the flow cell, follow these steps:
1. Remove the flow cell from the detector (see section 7.7.2,
page 128 ).
2. Install the new flow cell to the detector (see section 7.7.3,
page 130 ).
7.7.1 Flushing the Flow Cell
When
Before the flow cell is stored in its packaging or in the detector (if
flushing the flow cell with highly pure isopropanol through the system is
not possible) or if it is shipped.
Parts required
•
Manual inject and flush kit for LightPipe flow cells, including a
syringe and a Viper adapter
•
Highly pure solvent that is miscible with isopropanol, such as LC/MS-
grade acetonitrile or methanol
•
Highly pure isopropanol, such as LC/MS-grade isopropanol
•
Plugs for the flow cell inlet and outlet (supplied with the flow cell)