Maintenance schedule
Table 1
shows the recommended schedule of maintenance tasks. Facility requirements and
operating conditions can increase the frequency of some tasks.
Component
Procedure
Sampler
Clean surfaces
Clean rods/moving parts
Remove loose particles off
the y-axis lead screw with a
dry, lint-free cloth.
Replace the pump tubes on
the rinse station assembly.
Dilutor
Clean surfaces
Prime dilutor with DI water
before another diluent is used
Replace all tubing
Pump
Spray silicone on cloth and
rub on rollers
Replace pump tubes
Clean surfaces
Rinse cartridges
Clean pump tube adapters
Injection valves Clean ports and valve
connectors
Manifolds
Clean unions and tees
Replace O-rings
Replace all tubing
Detectors
Dry and clean all surfaces
Flow cells
Replace flares and O-rings
System unit
Keep dry and clean
Replace the heater mandrel
Computer
Clean hard drive
How to clean spills
Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in accordance with local, regional and
national regulations.
1. Obey all facility safety protocols for spill control.
2. Discard the waste according to applicable regulations.
Table 1 Maintenance schedule
As necessary Daily Weekly Monthly 6 months Yearly
X
X
X
X
X
C A U T I O N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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