System Plumbing Checklists; Installing The Trap Column For Koh-Based Separations - Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-4000 Installation Instructions Manual

System Plumbing Checklists

Installing the Trap Column for KOH-Based Separations

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The system plumbing steps and the order in which they are performed vary slightly,
depending on the installed detector. The following checklists outline the steps for each
detection type.
CD system plumbing checklist
Install the trap column (only for KOH-based separations)
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Fill and flush the regenerant path
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Check the background conductivity
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Complete the IQ and system function test
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Complete the OQ (optional)
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Flush and condition the electrolytic devices
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Flush and install the columns
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Complete the plumbing
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Equilibrate the system
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Install the Dionex QDC 300 (Capillary) (optional)
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ED system plumbing checklist
Install the ED amperometry cell
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Fill and flush the liquid path
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Flush and condition the electrolytic devices
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Complete the IQ and perform the system function test
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Complete the OQ
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Flush and install the columns
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Complete the plumbing
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Equilibrate the system
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Installation of the Thermo Scientific Dionex Ion Pac™ ASTC 500 Anion Trap Column
(P/N 085359) is recommended for all KOH-based separations. The Dionex ASTC 500 trap
column removes trace contaminants from deionized water.
The trap column, as well as a tubing assembly (P/N 078497) for installing the trap column,
are provided in the Dionex ICS-4000 Ship Kit. The trap column installs between the pressure
transducer and the EGC inlet.
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