ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VH-D10, Operating Manual

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5 • Installation
Page 62 Vanquish Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10) Operating Manual
5.6 Setting Up the Flow Connections
5.6.1 General Information and Guidelines
When setting up flow connections, follow these rules and
recommendations:
Flow connections can be filled with hazardous substances. Observe the
warning messages and precautionary statements presented in
section 2.3 Safety Precautions (see page 20 ).
NOTICE Particulate matter from other system modules and components
can deposit in the flow cell and clog it. Before you connect the flow cell
to the flow path, make sure that you thoroughly flush the modules in the
system flow path upstream of the detector to waste.
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
.
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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
section 5.6.3 Connecting Fittings, Capillaries,
and Tubing, page 64 .
To set up the flow connections and complete the installation of the
detector, follow these steps:
1. Set up the flow connections to the flow cell (see
section 5.6.4,
page 67 ).
2. Connect the detector to the drain system (see section 5.6.5,
page 72 ).