Thermo Scientific Vanquish VH-D10 Operating Manual page 131

Preparations
Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10)
Operating Manual
• The optical ports of the flow cell are sensitive to contamination and
scratches. Do not touch the optical ports of the flow cell or immerse
them. To avoid damage to the optical ports of the flow cell, be
careful when inserting the flow cell into the flow cell opening of the
detector.
• On the rear side of the flow cell, the contact pads for the
identification chip are located. Never touch the contact pads. Avoid
damage to the electronics of the ID chip.
1. If a flow cell is installed: Remove the flow cell from the device.
2. If the cover is installed to the flow cell opening on the device:
a) Turn the rotating locks on the cover of the flow cell opening on
the device counterclockwise until they are in a horizontal
position.
b) Remove the cover from the flow cell opening. Keep the cover to
close the flow cell opening when no flow cell is installed in the
device.
NOTICE—Flow Cell Opening
The optical ports and the contact pad for the identification chip in the
flow cell opening are sensitive to electrostatic discharge, contamination
and scratches.
Do not touch any surfaces or optical ports in the flow cell opening.
3. Unpack the cell.
7 • Maintenance and Service
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