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Use one length of approximately 72 inches (1.8 meters) of the 3/16 inch (5-
millimeter) I.D. Tygon
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end into the upper drain fitting on the back of the rinse station as noted in
Figure 3-6.
Insert the tubing carefully because the rinse station fitting grips the tubing
tightly. If you apply too much force, the fitting can break off. The 5-millimeter
Tygon tubing may need to be stretched slightly on the end to allow insertion
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over the drain fitting.
Replace the rinse station on the autosampler. First, thread the tubing through
the guide holes on the rinse alignment block out the side of the unit. Then,
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align the guide posts on the rinse station with the alignment block and
carefully push the rinse station into place. Ensure the rinse station is mounted
tightly against the alignment block to ensure no rinse misalignment problems.
Figure 3-6. Peristaltic Pump Tubing Connections.
To connect the rinse station tubing to the peristaltic pump using a gravity
drain, complete the following steps:
Rinse In – Use two lengths of approximately 72 inches (1.8 meters) each of the
1/8 inch (3-millimeter) I.D. Tygon
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tubing onto the two inlets at the top of the pump. Place the other end of each
length of tubing into the two rinse solution sources. Two 2-liter polypropylene
bottles with connections, PTFE tubing, and vent ports are provided for the
rinse solutions.
Rinse Out - Connect the peristaltic pump to the rinse station by completing the
following steps:
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a) Take the free end of the Tygon
alignment block from the lower rinse station input and insert it onto
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tubing provided for the rinse station drain. Insert one
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tubing. Insert one end of each length of
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tubing protruding through the
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