Routine And Preventive Maintenance Intervals - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

5.10 Routine and Preventive Maintenance Intervals

The detector is made of high-quality components and materials to minimize maintenance
requirements. All surfaces are well resistant to weak acids, alkali, and organic solvents.
Nevertheless, immediately wipe up all liquids spilled onto the detector surface by using
lint-free cloth or paper. If surfaces are exposed for longer periods, these liquids can cause
damage.
Perform the maintenance procedures listed in the table at regular intervals to ensure optimum
performance and maximum uptime of the detector. The exact maintenance schedule for the
detector will depend on a number of factors.
Frequency
Daily
Regularly
Annually
Tip: Chromeleon supports functions for monitoring qualification and service
intervals (→ page 92).
Operating Instructions
What you should do...
Inspect the fluid connections for indications of leakage or
restrictions.
When buffer solutions are used, flush the system thoroughly after
use. Use a solvent that does not contain buffers or salts.
Check the drain tube for discharging liquid that may have
accumulated in the interior of the detector. The tube is connected to
the drain port at the front right of the detector (→ page 47). Verify
that the tubing is unclogged and is routed below the drain port.
Check the volume of the liquid in the waste container and empty as
needed.
Monitor the lamp (→ page 108).
Have a service representative check the detector once a year to
prevent contamination and excessive wear.
Fluorescence Detectors FLD-3100 and FLD-3400RS
UltiMate 3000 Series:
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