Replace The Uv Monitor U9-M Flow Cell - GE AKTA avant User Manual

7 Maintenance
7.8 Replacement procedures

7.8.4 Replace the UV monitor U9-M flow cell

7.8.4

Replace the UV monitor U9-M flow cell

Maintenance interval
Replace the UV flow cell when it is desired to use a flow cell with a different path length,
or if the cell is damaged. Clean the optical fiber connectors if they have accidentally
been touched.
Required material
The following materials are required:
For replacement of flow cell
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For cleaning of the optical fiber connectors
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Replace the flow cell
Follow the instruction to replace the UV flow cell.
Step
1
2
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UV flow cell
Lens paper
Isopropanol
CAUTION
Hazardous chemicals or biological agents in UV flow cell. Make
sure that the entire flow cell has been flushed thoroughly with
bacteriostatic solution (e.g., NaOH) and distilled water, before service
and maintenance.
Action
Switch off the instrument.
Disconnect the tubing from the UV flow cell.
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