Choosing The Needle Wash Liquid; Connecting The Needle Wash Reservoir - Thermo Scientific VF-F20-A Operating Manual

5.7.1

Choosing the Needle Wash Liquid

After shipment of the device
5.7.2

Connecting the Needle Wash Reservoir

Parts and tools required
Preparations
Follow these steps
Integral Fraction Collector FT (VF-F20-A) Operating Manual
Use needle wash liquid that fulfills the following requirements:
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Before filling the needle wash reservoir, rinse the reservoir
thoroughly. Make sure that no particles, dust or algae are present.
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Recommended when using 100% water as needle wash liquid:
Replace the needle wash liquid daily.
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Use a needle wash liquid that is suitable for your application and
that removes residual sample from the needle sufficiently.
Check if the needle wash waste line is properly connected to the drain
port and has not popped out during shipment of the device.
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Needle wash reservoir
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Needle wash inlet line (the silicon tubing)
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Retaining guide (1/8'')
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Reservoir cap
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Cap plugs
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Tubing cutter (optional)
Prepare the needle wash liquid and needle wash reservoir. Observe the
needle wash liquid guidelines in
page 81).
Setting up the needle wash system comprises the following steps:
1. Setting up the needle wash line in the fraction collector.
2. Connecting the needle wash reservoir.
Choosing the Needle Wash Liquid
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5 Installation
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