Removing The I Valve Cartridge From The Actuator - Waters ACQUITY UPLC Overview And Maintenance Manual

3.17.2 Removing the i
Warning:
working with hazardous materials. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets regarding
the solvents you use. Additionally, consult the safety representative for your
organization regarding its protocols for handling such materials.
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination from contact with biologically hazardous or toxic
materials, do not attempt to force or draw liquid or gas through the valve's inlet or outlet ports.
Notice:
or gas through the valve's inlet or outlet ports.
Notice:
powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Requirement:
this procedure.
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• T8 TORX driver
To remove the i
1. Using the T8 TORX driver, loosen the four screws that secure the clamping plates by 1/2-
turn.
Figure 3–33: Top of actuator
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Shell nut
T8 TORX screw (4)
Clamping plates (2)
Clamping plate tab (2)
2. Ensure that the shell nut remains free to rotate and that the plates slide open.
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Valve cartridge from the actuator
Observe Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) at all times, particularly when
To avoid damaging the i
To avoid contaminating system components, wear clean, chemical-resistant,
Wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing
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Valve cartridge from the actuator:
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Valve actuator, do not attempt to force or draw liquid
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