Ankom Flex Analyte Extractor Operator's Manual page 20

Operator's Manual
6.9.5. Manually Close Digestion Oven Door
6.9.6. Install SPE Columns
6.9.6.1. Be sure to remove all shipping packaging from inside the columns.
6.9.6.2. Wipe the inside of the column top with a wetted paper towel (water) to remove sorbent dust before
installing each column onto the instrument.
6.9.6.3. Install SPE columns by placing the top of the columns over the column top adapters on the instrument.
Push the column upwards and guide the bottom of the column all the way to the back until it hits the
guide and set the column in the column bottom adapter on the instrument. Twist each column a quarter
turn clockwise (to the left).
Column Top Adapter
Column Bottom Adapter
6.9.6.4. Once all SPE columns are installed, press "YES."
6.9.7. Install Round Bottom Flasks
6.9.7.1. Open the evaporation chamber
door manually.
6.9.7.2. Turn the large black release ring at
each position clockwise (to the
right), until it fully tightens.
6.9.7.3. Install glass round bottom flasks
over the round bottom flask
adapters
chamber by pushing each until it
seals tightly.
pg. 22
in the evaporation
Round Bottom Flask Adapter
Column Guide
Release Ring
Rev 1/22/2021