Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Thermo Scientific Dionex
UltiMate 3000 Series
SR-3000 Solvent Rack
Operating Instructions
(Original Operating Instructions)
Revision: 1.7
Date: September, 2013
© 2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Doc. No. 4820.3555
*4820.3555*

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series SR-3000 Solvent Rack Operating Instructions (Original Operating Instructions) Revision: 1.7 Date: September, 2013 © 2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Doc. No. 4820.3555 *4820.3555*...
  • Page 2 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 ( O r i g i n a l D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y ) Product: Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Solvent Rack Types:...
  • Page 4 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Page II Operating Instructions...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 1.1 How to Use This Manual ................... 1 1.2 Safety Information ..................... 2 1.2.1 Symbols on the Instrument and in the Manual ..........2 1.2.2 Safety Precautions ....................3 1.2.3 Consignes de Sécurité...
  • Page 6 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Page ii Operating Instructions...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The layout of this manual is designed to provide quick reference to the sections of interest to the reader. However, in order to obtain a full understanding of the Thermo Scientific Dionex™ UltiMate™ 3000 Solvent Rack, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you review the manual thoroughly before beginning operation.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) label—For more information, see the WEEE Information section in the "Installation and Qualification Documents for Dionex Thermo Scientific Instruments" binder. Étiquette DEEE (Déchets d'Equipements Electriques et Electroniques) — Pour plus d'informations, référez-vous au chapitre WEEE Information dans le classeur "Installation and Qualification Documents for Chromatography Instruments".
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 1.2.2 Safety Precautions When working with analytical instrumentation, you must know the potential hazards of using chemical solvents. Tip: Before initial operation, make sure that you are familiar with the contents of this manual. For the safety precautions in French, see section 1.2.3 (→...
  • Page 10 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Electrostatic discharge • Discharge of electrostatic energy may lead to sparking and can constitute a fire hazard. Keep in mind that liquid flowing through capillaries can generate static electricity. This effect is particularly pronounced in insulating capillaries and with non-conductive solvents (for example, pure acetonitrile).
  • Page 11 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack • 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 over a longer period. Activate solvent reservoir level monitoring (→ Pump manual). •...
  • Page 12: Consignes De Sécurité

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 1.2.3 Consignes de Sécurité Si vous utilisez d'instrumentation analytique, vous devez connaître les risques d'utilisation de produit chimiques. Veuillez noter: Avant de commencer à utiliser l'instrument, assurez-vous que vous vous êtes familiarisés avec le contenu de ce manuel. Avertissement: Toutes les personnes utilisant l’instrument doivent observer les consignes de sécurité...
  • Page 13 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Gaz dangereux • Installez le système HPLC dans un laboratoire bien ventilé. Si la phase mobile ou l’échantillon contient des solvants volatils ou inflammables, vous devez assurer qu'ils ne pénètrent dans l'espace de travail. Si la phase mobile ou l’échantillon contient des solvants volatils ou inflammables, évitez les flammes nues et les sources d’étincelles à...
  • Page 14 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack ♦ Certains capillaires des pompes RS, ainsi que des capillaires du système Viper, sont faits d'alliage de nickel-cobalt MP35N. Contact avec la peau peut provoquer une réaction chez les personnes qui sont sensibles au nickel/cobalt. ♦...
  • Page 15: Intended Use

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 1.3 Intended Use For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. The device is designed to be operated only be qualified and authorized personnel. All users must know the hazards presented by the device and the used substances. 1.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the U.S.
  • Page 16 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Page 10 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 17: Installation And Maintenance

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2 Installation and Maintenance 2.1 General Information The solvent rack is a high-quality instrument designed for HPLC analysis as part of an UltiMate 3000 system. The rack is intended for use as a solvent organizer, for example, together with a LPG-3400 pump, providing a secure location for installation of the solvent reservoirs and, when mounted on top of the UltiMate 3000 system, saves valuable bench space.
  • Page 18: Positioning The Solvent Rack In The Ultimate 3000 System

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2.3 Positioning the Solvent Rack in the UltiMate 3000 System If the solvent rack is part of an UltiMate 3000 system, for example, for analytical HPLC applications, you should stack the individual modules, for example, as shown in Fig. 1. However, the arrangement of the system modules depends on the application.
  • Page 19: Inside View

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2.4 Inside View The front panel door tilts upward to provide access to the tubing guides in the solvent rack. The open door locks in its topmost position. Tubing guides for the solvent lines Fig.
  • Page 20: Solvent Reservoirs

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2.5 Solvent Reservoirs The solvent rack is shipped with solvent reservoirs and appropriate tubing, including filter holders and filter frits. 2.5.1 General Precautions When connecting the solvent reservoirs, observe the following general precautions: • Rinse the eluent reservoirs thoroughly before using them for the first time.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Solvent Reservoirs

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2.5.2 Connecting the Solvent Reservoirs 1. Feed the solvent line through the retaining guide, which holds the tubing in place in the reservoir, and then into the open hole in the reservoir cap. 2. Verify that an appropriate frit is installed in the filter holder: Pump Filter Frit Part No.
  • Page 22: Routine And Preventive Maintenance

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 2.6 Routine and Preventive Maintenance The solvent rack is made of high-quality components and materials to minimize maintenance requirements. The surfaces are resistant to weak acids, alkali, and organic solvents. Nevertheless, immediately wipe up all liquids spilled onto the rack surface, using lint-free cloth or paper.
  • Page 23: Technical Information

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 3 Technical Information Solvent reservoir capacity: Eight 1-L reservoirs or four 2.5-L reservoirs or two 5-L reservoirs or five 1-L reservoirs and one 5-L reservoir or three 2.5L and two 1-L reservoirs or three 1-L and two 2.5-L reservoirs or sixteen 0.5L reservoirs Wetted parts: PEEK™, FEP, and ETFE/ECTFE...
  • Page 24 UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack Page 18 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 25: Accessories, Consumables, And Spare Parts

    UltiMate 3000 Series: SR-3000 Solvent Rack 4 Accessories, Consumables, and Spare Parts 4.1 Standard Accessories Accessories for the solvent rack are always maintained at the latest technical standard. Therefore, part numbers are subject to alteration. However, updated parts will always be compatible with the parts they replace.
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