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Accela 600 Pump or Accela 1250 Pump Installation
Shipment Inspection
Thermo Scientific
Accela 600 and 1250 Pump Hardware Manual
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Shipment Inspection
Carefully remove the Accela pump from the shipping container and inspect the pump and
packing for any signs of damage. If you find any damage, save the shipping materials and
immediately contact the shipping company.
Ensure that you have received all the items listed on the packing list. If any items are missing,
contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific field service engineer immediately.
Benchtop Setup
Place the Accela pump on a laboratory bench as close as possible to a designated electrical
outlet. Be sure to place the system in a draft-free location away from an open window, air
conditioner vents, or other circulating air source. A stable room temperature is necessary for
applications requiring maximum detection sensitivity. Choose an area that is free from dust,
moisture, direct sunlight, strong electromagnetic fields, and physical vibrations. Allow at least
15 cm (6 in.) of clear space between the back panel of the LC pump and any wall or
obstruction. This provides access to the back-panel connections and a free flow of cooling air.
Depending on the autosampler model, follow these recommended benchtop layouts:
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Layout for an Accela LC System with an Accela Autosampler
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Layout for an Accela LC System with an Accela Open Autosampler
Layout for an Accela LC System with an Accela Autosampler
shows the recommended layout for a stand-alone Accela LC system with an
Accela Autosampler. The autosampler rests on top of the LC pump, followed by the detector
and the solvent platform. The minimum footprint (benchtop area) of this setup is as follows:
• Width—38 cm (15 in.)
• Depth—51 cm (20 in.)
The minimum height with the standard 1 L solvent reservoir bottles is 114 cm (45 in.). If you
plan to use larger solvent containers, allow more vertical space.
For safety reasons, limit the maximum height of the LC stack to 114 cm (45 in.). To
minimize the stack height for systems that include additional Accela instruments, follow these
guidelines:
• If your LC system includes two LC pumps, create a stack that includes the two pumps
and the solvent platform, and place the stack to the left of the autosampler.
• If your LC system includes an RI detector in addition to a UV-Vis detector or a PDA
detector, place the RI detector at the end of the solvent path to the right of the LC stack.