D Plumbing The Intellistart Fluidics System; Preventing Contamination; The Selector Valve - Waters Xevo TQD IVD Overview And Maintenance Manual

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D
Plumbing the IntelliStart Fluidics
System
This appendix provides reference information for replacing the tubing in the IntelliStart™ Fluidics
system.
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Warning:
"finger-tight" screws to connect the selector valve to the source probes; use the PEEK
tubing and natural (beige) colored PEEK "finger-tight" screws specified on
Warning:
which is grounded. Do not bypass the selector valve when connecting to compatible LC
systems for your instrument.
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards and toxic materials, always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while working on the system.
D.1

Preventing contamination

For information on preventing contamination, refer to Controlling Contamination in LC/MS
Systems (part number 715001307). You can find this document on http://www.waters.com; click
Services and Support > Support.
D.2

The selector valve

The selector valve is located on the right-hand side of the instrument, behind the visor. The letters
etched on the front of the valve represent the components to which the associated port is
connected. Etched letters with a light background indicate inputs, while letters with a dark, etched
background indicate outputs. The following table outlines the component to which each port
connects, and whether the port is a fluid input or output.
Table D–1:
Port
P
A
To avoid electric shock, do not use stainless steel tubing or stainless steel
To avoid electric shock, ensure that you connect the probe to the selector valve,
Selector valve connections
Component
Infusion pump
Sample reservoir A
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Input/Output
Both
Input

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