Putting The Instrument Into Storage - Agilent Technologies InfinityLab 1290 Infinity II User Manual

8 Maintenance

Putting the Instrument into Storage

Putting the Instrument into Storage

If the instrument is to be stored or not used for an extended period, it is
recommended to follow this procedure:
1 Flush the detector with a mixture of Acetone/Water (50/50) at 1 mL/min for
2 Allow the instrument to cool to ambient temperature in STANDBY mode with
3 Tip the instrument forwards to try and empty the solvent within the
4 Pour 10 – 20 mL of acetone into the rear exhaust tube to flush out the internal
5 Repeat step 3 to drain the acetone.
6 Disconnect the waste bottle.
7 Using the gas supply, blow nitrogen gas through the exhaust to evaporate any
8 Plug the exhaust, waste tubes and solvent inlet with the plastic caps provided.
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the gas supply still connected.
nebulization chamber through the front waste tube (i.e. into the bottle).
solvent trap, collecting any overflow of acetone at the front solvent pipe.
remaining acetone in the solvent trap. Cover the waste tube with tissue paper
to collect any acetone residue.
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