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  • Page 1 SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 2 Support: Do you have questions about the installation or the operation of your instrument or software? International Support: Contact your local KNAUER partner for support: www.knauer.net/en/Support/Distributors-worldwide Support in Germany (Austria & Switzerland on case-to-case basis): Phone: +49 30 809727-111 (workdays 9-17h CET)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the SmartMix onto the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 SmartMix Instructions V5350A...
  • Page 4 10. Repeat orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 SmartMix Instructions V5350A...
  • Page 5: General

    These operating instructions are an integral part of the device. It must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the device and accessible to the user at all times. You can download these and other instructions from the KNAUER web- site: www.knauer.net/library 1.2 Signal words...
  • Page 6: Legal Information

    1.4.4 Warranty seal A blue or orange warranty seal is affixed to some devices. A blue seal is used by KNAUER’s Manufacturing or Customer Support ƒ for devices to be sold. After repair, service technicians attach an orange seal onto the identi- ƒ...
  • Page 7: Basic Safety Instructions

    Operation in potentially explosive areas without special and addition- ƒ al explosion protection. Contact the KNAUER Customer Support for more information. 2.2 User qualification The users are qualified to handle the device if all of the following points apply: They have at least a basic knowledge of liquid chromatography.
  • Page 8: Operator Responsibility

    Only use solvents which do not self-ignite under given conditions. This ƒ applies especially to the use of a thermostat where liquids could get onto hot surfaces in the interior. Degas solvents before use and observe their purity. ƒ SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 9: Contamination By Health-Threatening Solvents

    Allow the device to acclimatize for min. 3 hours before taking it into ƒ operation. After taking into operation, the device should stay switched on. ƒ Avoid temperature fluctuations. ƒ 2.5.4 Wet room The device must not be operated in wet rooms. SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 10: Maintenance, Care And Repair

    Devices which are shipped without the completed document “Service request form and decontamination report” will not be repaired. If you would like to return a device to KNAUER, make sure to enclose the com- pleted document: www.knauer.net/servicerequest SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 11: Product Information

    3. Product information The KNAUER SmartMix mixers are solvent mixers that are suitable for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The liquids are mixed statically in the SmartMix mixer. Fig. 1: SmartMix mixer 3.1 Overview SmartMix mixer Front view Legend: PEEK blind plug...
  • Page 12: Features

    SmartMix mixer can be used for low-pressure gradient sys- tems (LPG) as well as for high-pressure gradient sys tems (HPG). The SmartMix mixer is specially designed for the application of the fol- lowing mixtures of solvents: Water-acetonitrile mixture ƒ...
  • Page 13: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Product information 3.3.2 Accessories and spare parts Analytical cartridge ƒ Micro cartridge ƒ Accessory kit SmartMix: ƒ — One filler cap made of stainless steel — Two Phillips-head screws — Two washers Spare filter kit: ƒ — Three filter inserts —...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Mixing chamber Capillary to tube Fig. 3: Mounting SmartMix mixer on the pump 1. Mount the SmartMix mixer to the front panel of the pump by two Phillips-head screws 2. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 15: Installation In The Lpg System

    Installation 4.2 Installation in the LPG system For use in a low-pressure gradient system, the SmartMix mixer is mounted according to figure 4. Tool Open-end wrench, size 10 Schematic diagram Legend: Metal screw fitting Inlet to the pump B Mixer lid...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Care

    Before startup, replace red or black PEEK blind plug in the LPG system by metal screw fi tting (mounting kit F5351) . Functional principle Several filter inserts are inserted into the SmartMix mixer in a spe cific order. They can be renewed as needed. Prerequisite The SmartMix mixer has been removed.
  • Page 17 3. Put the mixer lid with the replaced filter system onto the mixer housing with the cartridge and the PEEK sealing ring. 4. Screw tight the four hexagon screws on the mixer lid with the Allen wrench. SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 18: Replacing The Cartridge

    Fig. 9: Cartridges for different mixture volume Prerequisite The capillaries were loosened. ƒ The SmartMix mixer has been removed. ƒ Tool Allen wrench, SW 3.0 × 150 Note: Do not use any metal tools to take the cartridge out of the hous- ing.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    7.1 Packing the device Original packaging: Ideally you should use the original transport packaging. 7.2 Transporting the device Documents: If you want to return your device to KNAUER for repairs, enclose the „Service request form and decontamination report“which can be downloaded from our website.
  • Page 20: Disposal

    160214. 8.2 WEEE registration number KNAUER as a company is registered by the WEEE number DE 34642789 in the German “Elektroaltgeräteregister” (EAR). The number classifies to category 8 and 9, which, among others, comprises laboratory equipment.
  • Page 21: Repeat Orders

    A5355 Accessory kit SmartMix: F5351 1 filler cap made of stainless steel 2 Phillips-head screws 2 washers SmartMix filter insert kit: A0164-1 5 filter sieves 7 µm 5 glass-fiber filters 5 filter sieves 3 µm 2 sealing rings for the cartridge SmartMix Instructions V5350...
  • Page 22 Latest KNAUER instructions online: www.knauer.net/library KNAUER Phone: +49 30 809727-0 Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH Fax: +49 30 8015010 Hegauer Weg 38 E-Mail: info@knauer.net 14163 Berlin Internet: www.knauer.net © KNAUER 2021...

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