Waters ACQUITY UPLC I-Class IVD, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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2 Preparing the column heater
44 September, 2019, 715003738IVD Rev. C
Installing the column
Required materials
• Column support clips
• Clean, powder-free, chemical-resistant gloves
• High-temperature outlet fitting
• High-temperature outlet fitting wrench
• Reusable fitting
Required tool
5/16-inch open-end wrench
For instruction on how to replace the column in the column heater, see
page 69 .
To connect the column in-line filter unit and the column inlet:
1. Remove the O-ring from the outlet end of the column in-line filter unit.
2. Remove the plug from the column inlet.
3. Push the outlet end of the column in-line filter unit into the column inlet
until it stops.
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, set the column temperature to Off, and
then allow the column compartment and its components to cool for 60
minutes before touching them. Monitor the column compartment
internal temperature to ensure that all components are cool.
Caution:
To prevent contaminating system components, wear clean,
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when installing the column.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the active preheater assembly:
• When installing or removing the column, turn the column, not the
fitting. Doing so prevents the active preheater tubing from turning
with the fitting.
• Do not grasp and turn the assembly.
• Do not suspend or hang the active preheater tubing.