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ASPEC® Positive Pressure Manifold
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  • Page 1 ASPEC® Positive Pressure Manifold User's Guide...
  • Page 2 This Page Is Intentionally Left Blank...
  • Page 3 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved. All product and/or company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Use of the trademark(s) in this document does not imply any affiliation with or endorsements by the trademark holder(s).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Symboles et Notes Risques Chimiques Solvants Inflammables Pièces de Remplacement Signes de Détérioration Exigences du Site Stockage et Déplacement Introduction Description Technical Specifications Setup Set up or Replace the Manifold Connect the Gas Supply USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...
  • Page 5 Seat the Manifold Unseat the Manifold Control the Flow General Flow Guidelines Basic SPE Technique Maintenance Clean the ASPEC PPM Install or Replace the O-Ring Replace the Manifold Gasket Maintenance Parts Troubleshooting Table Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings described in the user’s guide violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Gilson assumes no liability for customers failing to comply with these requirements. Refer to the rear panel label on the instrument for the current standards to which the instrument has been found compliant.

  • Page 7: Chemical Hazards

    Site Requirements Do not operate the instrument if site conditions are not within specifications. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 19 for more details. Storage and Movement Empty the drain well before moving the instrument. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 8: Sécurité

    Le non-respect de ces précautions ou des avertissements spécifiques mentionnés dans ce guide compromet les normes de sécurité de conception, de fabrication et d’utilisation prévue de l’instrument. Gilson décline toute responsabilité en cas d’incapacité du client à se conformer à ces exigences.

  • Page 9: Risques Chimiques

    Ne pas faire fonctionner l’instrument si le site présente des conditions non conformes aux spécifications. Faire référence aux Technical Specifications page 19. Stockage et Déplacement Vider le conteneur d’evacuation des solvants usages avant de deplacer l’appareil. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    The ASPEC manifold offers a cost-effective approach to automation for environmental, clinical, forensic, and food or beverage testing laboratories. It is also an ideal choice for SPE cleanup prior to LCMS for bioanalyses.
  • Page 11 SPE control dial. selected on the SPE low and high flow regulator Refer to page control dial. Refer to knobs. Refer to page page Figure 2 Standard Components of the ASPEC™ Positive Pressure Manifold without Shield ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 12 Slide the ejector plate through the standoffs on the SPE cartridge rack, and then push the plate up to eject the SPE cartridges. Ejector SPE Cartridges Plate Standoffs Figure 6 Ejecting SPE Cartridges USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...
  • Page 13 Turn the flow adjustment locks counterclockwise to unlock the low or high flow adjustment knobs. Flow Adjustment Locks High Flow Adjustment Knob Low Flow Adjustment Knob Figure 7 Low and High Flow Adjustment Knobs and Locks ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 14 Position Front Position Figure 8 Locator Plate on the ASPEC PPM Manifold Locking Lever Forms the seal between the manifold and SPE cartridge holder when locked. Push the lever back to unlock (Red Lock...
  • Page 15 Pressure Gauge SPE Cartridge Plugs (Optional) Used to fill empty positions in the SPE cartridge racks (15- and 24-position). Plugs Empty Rear Rows Position SPE Cartridges (Front Row) Figure 12 Plugs on 24-Position Rack ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 16 NOTE Do not grip the ASPEC PPM by the manifold carrier or by the levers. Hold the base of the ASPEC PPM, and then gently slide the molded foam pieces away from the base. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...
  • Page 17 Standard Equipment The following items are considered standard equipment and are provided with the ASPEC PPM. For part numbers, refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories on page 38. All Configurations • Drain well (qty. 1) • Gas supply tubing, 1/4" (OD), (qty. 1) •...
  • Page 18 24-Position • Plugs to fill empty SPE cartridge spaces, 1 mL (qty. 24) • Plugs to fill empty SPE cartridge spaces, 3 mL (qty. 24) • Tubes, glass, collection, 5 mL, 12 x 17 mm (qty. 250) USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Locator plate Ertalyte Specification Definition Indoor use only. If Environment using volatile solvents, Site requirements use a vent hood. Maximum pressure of Inert gas supply 15 psi. Use 1/4" (OD) tubing. Weight 14.54 kg (32 lbs.) ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 20: Setup

    Replace the manifold shield, and ensure that the standoff screws are seated properly on the manifold carrier. Manifold Shield Thumbscrews Manifold Carrier Manifold Manifold Retaining Clip Figure 13 Exploded View of Shield and Manifold Carrier USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 21: Connect The Gas Supply

    SPE control dial is set to Off before connecting the NOTICE gas supply. Do not exceed 15 psi inlet pressure. Use an external regulator to slowly increase pressure to the system up to 15 psi. Switch the process control dial to SPE. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Flow to Waste Setup If your experiment does not require the full use of the 15- or NOTE 24-position rack, use plugs to fill the empty spaces. Refer to SPE Cartridge Plugs (Optional) on page 15. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 23: Setup For Flow To Collection

    If your experiment does not require the full use of the 15- or NOTE 24-position rack, use plugs to fill the empty spaces. Refer to SPE Cartridge Plugs (Optional) on page 15. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 24: Seat The Manifold

    Push the manifold locking lever back to the fully unlocked position (Red Lock Symbol, unlocked). Pull the manifold positioning lever forward to the fully raised position (toward the position). Slide the locator plate forward to the front of the locator bed. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 25: Control The Flow

    Switch the SPE control dial to High Flow. Turn the high flow adjustment knob clockwise until the flow reaches 4 to 5 drops per second. To turn off high flow, switch the SPE control dial to Off. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 26 To turn off the dry setting, switch the process control dial to SPE. Turn off the manifold between process steps. Shut off the external gas supply when the manifold is not in use. NOTICE Disconnect the manifold from the gas supply when storing the machine. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 27: General Flow Guidelines

    SPE Format (drops per second) (drops per second) 6 mL 3 to 5 3 mL 1 drop per 2 to 3 seconds 1 mL 0.5 to 1 1 drop per 3 to 4 seconds microplate ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 28: Basic Spe Technique

    In some cases, positive pressure can remain in the SPE cartridges, even after the SPE control dial has been set NOTE to Off. Unseat the manifold to stop unwanted flow. Refer to page USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...
  • Page 29 22. When the washing solvent stops dripping from the SPE cartridges, turn the SPE control dial to Off. 23. Unseat the manifold. Refer to page 24. Repeat steps 18 through 23 for the appropriate number of washing steps. ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 30 34. If needed, add additional dry steps. final Steps 35. Eject the SPE cartridges. Refer to Ejection Plate on page 36. Follow all necessary maintenance procedures after operation is Maintenance complete. Refer to on page 31. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Clean the ASPEC PPM The instrument should be cleaned occasionally, using a dry, clean cloth. If necessary, use a cloth dipped in soapy water. If liquid is accidentally spilled on the instrument, wipe it up immediately. Install or Replace the O-Ring Remove the manifold from the manifold carrier.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Table

    Check that the gas pressure source is set to 15 psi. O-ring damaged or missing. Replace the O-ring. Refer to page Lack of flow Replace the front panel. Contact your local Gilson representative. Refer to Damaged process control dial. page Specific Causes Specific Solutions Drying of the cartridge/s.
  • Page 33 Not enough time to remove optimized SPE protocol. Decrease flow rate. interferents. A new batch of Elution Replace the SPE cartridges with a new batch. SPE cartridges. USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD ASPEC® PoSitivE PrESSurE MAnifold User's GUide...

  • Page 34: Repair And Return Policies

    Gilson representative. Specific contact information can be found at www.gilson.com. Before Calling Us Your local Gilson representative will be able to serve you more efficiently if you have the following information: • Serial number and model number of the instrument, located on the rear of the base.

  • Page 35: Return Procedure

    Return Procedure Contact your local Gilson representative to obtain authorization before returning any Gilson equipment. To return a piece of equipment: • Carefully pack the unit to prevent damage in transit. Check with your local Gilson representative regarding proper method of shipment. No responsibility is assumed by Gilson or your local Gilson representative for damage caused by improperly packaged instruments.

  • Page 36: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    SPE cartridge rack, 6 mL (qty. 1) 37114004 Safety shield (qty. 1) 37117200 Tubes, 12 x 75 mm, 5 mL, glass (qty. 250) 2954726 Tubes, 15 x 85 mm, 10 mL, glass (qty. 250) 2954729 USER’S GUIDE ASPEC™ POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD...

  • Page 37: Configuration Kits

    Configuration Kits Description Part Number 96-position 37417014 24-position, 1 mL 37417011 24-position, 3 mL 37417012 15-position, 6 mL 37417013 ASPEC Positive Pressure Unit Description Part Number ASPEC positive pressure unit 37012000 ASPEC® POSITIVE PRESSURE MANIFOLD USER'S GUIDE...
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