Flushing The Manual Injector; Cleaning The Manual Injector - Agilent Technologies 1200 Series Reference Manual

Flushing the Manual Injector

Always rinse the valve with water after using aqueous buffers or salt solutions to
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prevent crystal formation which may cause scratches on the injection seal.
1 Switch the valve to the INJECT position.
2 Use the pump to flush the sample loop and seal grooves.
3 Use the needle-port cleaner (supplied with the valve) and syringe to flush
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Cleaning the Manual Injector

The manual injector base should be kept clean. Cleaning should be done with a
soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a solution of water and a mild
detergent.
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the needle port and vent capillary.
Syringe
Needle-port Cleaner
Repairing the Manual Injector
Needle port
Needle-port cleaner
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