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Installation Guide
Section 5 Maintenance
5.1 Preventive Maintenance
The system requires preventive maintenance for safe and
reliable operation. Refer to the schedule below for the
minimum periodic maintenance requirements.
As Needed
– Perform these tasks as conditions require:
• Cleaning (section 5.2).
• Quick flow cell cleaning when recommended by a system
alert message (section 5.4.2).
Every Run
– Allow the separation run to finish with a high
percentage of solvent B to flush residual compounds from the
column, internal tubing, and flow cell. Refer to section 5.4.1.
Nightly
– Log off the system (File> Log out) and place the
On/Standby switch in Standby.
Monthly
– Perform these tasks at least monthly, more
frequently if conditions warrant:
• Tubing Inspection (section 5.3).
• Collection rack and tray cleaning (section 5.2.1).
• Monthly flow cell cleaning (section 5.4.3).
5.2 Cleaning
To clean the exterior surfaces, use distilled water with a mild
detergent. Use isopropyl alcohol for tougher stains.
On printed areas such as labels, avoid rubbing vigorously or
using aggressive solvents like acetone. Each will ruin the
printed text.