Gilson 155 User Manual page 98

Uv/vis detectors
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Maintenance
To remove flow cell:
1
Loosen the fittings for the inlet and outlet
tubing. The inlet tubing enters the flow cell
assembly from the bottom while the outlet
tubing exits from the top.
2
Using a 1/16" Allen wrench, loosen the
stainless steel screw located on the left side of
the flow cell assembly.
3
Carefully remove the flow cell using a pair of
tweezers or by tilting the flow cell assembly
until the flow cell drops into the palm of your
hand.
Notice that there is only one way that the flow
cell fits into the flow cell assembly.
To replace the outlet tubing:
When replacing the outlet tubing, ensure that its
ID is appropriate for the flow cell (analytical or
preparative). See
Appendix E
replacement parts.
1
Remove the outlet tubing and fitting from the
flow cell assembly.
2
Position a fitting and Omnifit gripper on the
flow cell end of the replacement tubing. Use a
razor blade to cut the end of the tubing at an
angle and if necessary use needle-nosed pliers
to pull the tubing through the Omnifit gripper.
Then cut the end of the tubing so it is flush with
the gripper. See diagram to right.
3
Insert the fitting into the flow cell assembly.
Slightly finger tighten the fitting. Don't
completely tighten it yet.
4
Route the free-end of the tubing through the
cutout, located at the lower left of the detector's
front panel.
5
If you're not replacing the inlet tubing, skip the
following instructions and proceed with the
section on page
4-10
insert the flow cell .
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