Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A Operating Manual page 141

Restarting the device after long-term shutdown
Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual
collector compartment before you proceed. Verify that the
device has been cleaned and/or decontaminated as appropriate.
5. If the device shall be transported or shipped after shutdown,
remove the needle capillary. Then secure the needle drive and
carousel. For details, see
( page 193).
NOTICE If the needle drive is not secured during maintenance or
transportation; it can damage the device. Secure the needle drive
when instructed to do so to avoid damage to the device.
TIP When the power is turned off to the device, the left front door of
the device is opened automatically for proper ventilation of the
fraction collector compartment and cannot be closed while the
power is turned off.
To restart the device, follow these steps:
1. Remove all shipping protective parts and connecting required
capillaries and tubing if the protective parts were installed and
fluidics uninstalled before. For details, see
( page 49) and Installation
2. Turn on the device with the main power switch.
3. Prepare and restart the other modules in the Vanquish system,
following the instructions in the Operating Manuals for the modules.
Pay special attention to the Preparing the Module for Operation
section.
4. Turn on the pump flow and flush the flow path of the device.
5. Before starting an analysis, let the device equilibrate and be sure
that it is ready for operation. see
( page 105).
Transporting or Shipping the Device
Unpacking and Transport
( page 55).
Preparing the Device for Operation
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