Prepare For A Run At Low Temperature - GE AKTA GO Operating Instructions Manual

5 Prepare the system for a run

5.6 Prepare for a run at low temperature

5.6 Prepare for a run at low temperature
Introduction
The viscosity of the liquids increase as the temperature decreases. Therefore, when using
the instrument in a cold room or cold cabinet, decrease the flow rate and follow the
precautions listed below.
Precautions concerning runs at
cold room temperature
Note:
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NOTICE
Avoid condensation. If ÄKTA go is kept in a cold room, cold cabinet
or similar, keep it switched on in order to avoid condensation.
NOTICE
Avoid overheating. If ÄKTA go is kept in a cold cabinet and the
cold cabinet is switched off, make sure to switch off ÄKTA go or
keep the cold cabinet open to avoid overheating.
NOTICE
Place the computer in room temperature. If the ÄKTA go instru-
ment is placed in a cold room, use a cold room compatible comput-
er or place the computer outside the cold room and use the Ether-
net cable delivered with the instrument to connect to the computer.
When the instrument is kept in a cold room, it is important to retighten all
tubing connectors and inlet connectors, because the plastics will shrink at a
low temperature. Otherwise air might get into the flow path.
Make sure that the instrument, buffers and sample have had time to reach
the ambient temperature. When the instrument has reached the ambient
temperature, calibrate all pressure sensors.
ÄKTA go Operating Instructions 29360951 AC