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Optimization of the Agilent 1260 Infinity Quaternary LC VL
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Optimizing the Pump
in this configuration the salt will fall back into the salt solution and will be
dissolved. When using the pump in a different configuration (e.g., D - salt
solution, A - organic solvent) the salt can fall into the port of the organic
solvent and may lead to performance problems.
When to Use the Seal Wash Option
Highly concentrated buffer solutions will reduce the lifetime of the seals and
pistons in your pump. The seal wash option allows to maintain the seal
lifetime by flushing the back side of the seal with a wash solvent.
The seal wash option is strongly recommended when buffer concentrations of
0.1 M or higher will be used for long time periods in the pump.
The active seal wash upgrade can be ordered as G1398A.
The seal wash option comprises a support ring, secondary seal, gasket and
seal holder for both piston sides. A wash bottle filled with water /isopropanol
(90/10) is placed above the pump in the solvent cabinet and the peristaltic
pump moves a flow through the pump head removing all possible buffer
crystals from the back of the pump seal.
N O T E
When using salt solutions and organic solvents it is recommended to connect the salt
solution to one of the bottom ports of the MCGV and the organic solvent to one of the upper
gradient valve ports. It is best to have the organic channel directly above the salt solution
channel. Regular flushing with water of all MCGV channels is recommended to remove all
possible salt deposits in the valve ports.
N O T E
Running dry is the worst case for a wash seal and drastically reduces its lifetime.
The seal will build up sticky layers on the surface of the piston. These sticky layers will also
reduce the lifetime of the pump seal. Therefore the tubes of the wash option should always
be filled with solvent to prolong the lifetime of the wash seal. Always use a mixture of LC
grade water (90 %) and isopropanol (10 %) as wash solvent. This mixture prevents growth
of algae or bacteria in the wash bottle and reduces the surface tension of the water.
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