USER MANUAL | ICOS | INSTRUCTIONS | UM/ICOS-EN REV. B.2
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Changing the Septa on the Syringe Injection Port
The septum on the syringe injection port requires periodic replacement. Depending on use,
a septum should last a minimum of 100 injections.
To replace the septum:
1.
Click the Rate button on the
User Interface Control Bar. (Figure 111)
2.
The Operating Mode pop-up menu displays. (Figure 115)
3. Set the analyzer to
Slow (Continuous Flow) mode by selecting one of the radio
buttons under the
Slow option. (Figure 115)
Figure 115: Rate Control Screen set to Slow Flow Mode
4. Unscrew the septum nut from the injection port as shown in Figure 116.
Figure 116: Septum Nut with used septum
5. Remove the red septum with white Teflon coating from the inside of the septum
nut, using the provided septum puller. Discard the used septum.
6. Obtain a new septum from the provided package.
