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separator waste tube and the waste container are open to the atmosphere
(see
If necessary, you can extend the black tubing. Locate the compression
coupler (P/N 045463) and 13 mm (0.52 in) ID tubing (P/N 045822)
provided in the DC Ship Kit (P/N 072011, standard DC; P/N 22171-
62000, low-temperature DC); attach the parts to the black tubing.
4. Connect the
WASTE, GAS SEPARATOR
line from the suppressor or EG to
one of the lengths of 3 mm (1/8 in) ID white PTFE tubing on the gas
separator waste tube assembly (see
5. If you are installing a dual-channel system, connect the other
WASTE,
GAS SEPARATOR
line to the second length of white PTFE tubing on the
assembly.
Figure 4-35. Gas Separator Waste Tube Installation
Gas Separator
Waste Tube
PTFE Tubing with
Unions
WASTE, GAS
SEPARATOR Lines
from System 1 and
System 2
For correct drainage, make sure waste lines are not bent, pinched, or
elevated at any point. Do not allow the ends of the lines to be
submerged in waste liquid.
DO NOT CAP THE WASTE CONTAINER: The Dionex ICS-5000
+
Eluent
Generator (EG) and the electrolytic suppressors use an electrolytic
process that results in the production of small amounts of oxygen or
hydrogen gas. To ensure that the gas is not trapped in a closed
container and allowed to concentrate, install a 1.3 cm (0.52 in) ID black
gas separator waste tube (P/N 045460) in an uncapped waste container.
Connect the WASTE, GAS SEPARATOR line to the waste tube (see