Flow Cell; Flushing The Flow Cell - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

7.3 Flow Cell

7.3.1 Flushing the Flow Cell

Flush the flow cell when you suspect that eluent or sample components may have
deposited on the cell walls. Complete the following steps:
1. Flush the flow cell with HPLC-grade water.
2. Flush the flow cell with 0.1M nitric acid for 10 minutes.
Warning:
Avertissement:
3. Flush the flow cell with HPLC-grade water until the solvent leaving the cell is neutral
(pH 7).
4. If cleaning the flow cell does not eliminate the problem, install a new flow cell.
Operating Instructions
Fluorescence Detectors FLD-3100 and FLD-3400RS
To avoid damage to the skin and eyes, wear appropriate
protective clothing and glasses when cleaning the flow cell
with nitric acid.
Afin d'éviter des brûlures cutanées ou oculaires, portez des
vêtements de protection appropriés et des lunettes de
protection lorsque vous utilisez de l'acide nitrique.
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