Replacing The Frit In The In-Line Filter Unit; Required Materials; Required Tools - Waters ACQUITY UPLC I-Class IVD Overview And Maintenance Manual

Replacing the frit in the in-line filter unit

If your system is fitted with the optional in-line filter frit, follow the
instructions below to replace the frit.
Warning:
then allow the column compartment and its components to cool for 60
minutes before touching them. Monitor the column compartment
internal temperature to ensure that all components are cool.
Caution:
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when replacing the frit in the
column in-line filter unit.
Recommendation:
fittings, replace the in-line filter unit after you use the six frits that
accompany the unit.
Requirement:
frit in the in-line filter unit.

Required materials

• Gloves: clean, powder-free, chemical-resistant
• Replacement frit

Required tools

5/16-inch open-end wrench (2)
To replace the frit in the in-line filter unit:
1. After allowing sufficient time for cooling, open the column heater,
column manager, or auxiliary column manager door.
To avoid burn injuries, set the column temperature to Off, and
To prevent contaminating system components, wear clean,
Because of wear on the non-replaceable compression
Stop any currently running mobile phase before replacing the

Replacing the frit in the in-line filter unit

September, 2019, 715003738IVD Rev. C 77