2 Preparing for Operation
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Connecting to the electricity source
Each system module requires a separate, grounded power source. The ground
connection in all electrical outlets must be common and physically close to the
system.
To connect to the electricity source:
Recommendation:
Use a line conditioner and uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) for optimum, long-term, input-voltage stability.
1. Connect the female end of the power cord to the receptacle on the rear
panel of the ISM.
2. Connect the male end of the power cord to a suitable wall outlet.
Priming the seal-wash system
Priming the seal wash system lubricates the ISM’s plungers, fills its tubing
paths with solvent, and flushes away solvent or any precipitated salts that
have been dragged past the plunger seals from the high-pressure side of the
piston chambers.
Prime the plunger seal wash on these occasions:
•
After using buffered mobile phase
•
When the ISM has been inactive for a few hours or longer
•
When the ISM is dry
Warning:
To avoid electrical shock, observe these precautions:
• Use only the power-supply cable provided when the system module
was installed.
• Power-off and unplug the module before performing any maintenance
operation on it.
• Connect each module to a common ground.