Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 14

UltiMate 3000 Series:
TCC-3000SD and TCC-3000RS Column Compartments
♦ In an UltiMate 3000 Bio RS system, some system capillaries are made of MP35N
nickel-cobalt based alloy. Individuals with sensitivity to nickel/cobalt may show an
allergic reaction from skin contact.
♦ Always wear safety glasses when handling fused silica tubing, for example, during
installation or when cutting capillaries to the length.
• Hot surfaces
To avoid burns, do not touch any metal or plastic parts inside the column chamber while
the temperature is higher than 50 °C. Wait for the chamber to cool down, for example,
before changing a column or before performing any maintenance procedures.
• Disconnect the TCC from all power sources before removing the panels. When the
panels are removed, dangerous electrical connections will be exposed. The enclosure
must be opened only by Thermo Fisher Scientific service personnel.
• Always replace blown fuses with original spare part fuses authorized by Thermo Fisher
Scientific.
Replace faulty communication cables.
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• Replace faulty power cords. Never use a power cord other than the power cords provided
for the device.
Use only the original spare parts and accessories authorized for the device by Thermo
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Fisher Scientific.
• The column switching valves are filled with 2-propanol when they are shipped from the
factory. During initial operation, make sure that the solvents used are miscible.
Otherwise, use an appropriate intermediate solvent.
• When operating the HPLC system, always set a lower pressure limit for the pump. This
prevents damage resulting from leakage or from running the pump dry.
• To prevent damage to the TCC when lifting or moving, always lift the unit by the bottom
sides or sides. Do not lift the TCC by the bottom front or front panel door. This may
damage the door.
• The open front panel door is not designed to carry weight. Do not place any heavy
objects on the open front panel door; this may damage the door.
• After operation, rinse out buffers and solutions that form peroxides.
• Before switching from buffer to organic solution, rinse the analytical system thoroughly
with de-ionized or HPLC grade water.
• When switching to another solvent, ensure that the new solvent is miscible with the one
contained in the HPLC system. If the solvents are not miscible, the system can be
damaged, for example, by flocculation.
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