Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual page 108

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Routine Maintenance
Replacing the Autosampler Needle
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4. Move the z-axis needle holder to position W1 as follows:
a. Press Home > Overview.
b. Press the Autosampler icon.
The Autosampler dialog box opens.
c. In the XYZ Robot area, press Go to Calibration.
The Tools page of the Autosampler view on the Maintenance > Devices page opens
(Figure 67).
Figure 67. Tools page of the Autosampler view on the Maintenance > Devices page
d. In the Manipulator area, press Reset.
The z-axis needle holder moves to the W1 position.
5. Using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, make a quarter-turn to loosen the three captive
screws that secure the right side panel to the instrument housing. Then remove the panel.
6. Remove the black needle holder from the slot in the metal plate that separates the solvent
system hardware from the autosampler compartment. Removing the fitting requires some
gentle movement from both sides of the plate (Figure 68).
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