5
Maintenance
About this chapter
This chapter provides instructions for routine component maintenance and a mainte-
nance schedule.
5.1
General
Regular maintenance is important for safe and trouble-free operation of your instrument.
The user should perform daily and monthly maintenance. Preventive maintenance should
be performed on a yearly basis by qualified service personnel.
For maintenance of a specific component, carefully read the component manual and
follow the instructions.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard.
All repairs should be done by service
personnel authorized by GE Healthcare. Do not open any covers
or replace parts unless specifically stated in the user documenta-
tion.
WARNING
Disconnect power.
Always disconnect power from the instrument
before replacing any component on the instrument, unless stated
otherwise in the user documentation.
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals during maintenance.
When using hazardous
chemicals for system or column cleaning, wash the system or
columns with a neutral solution in the last phase or step.
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