Installing The Flow Cell - Thermo Scientific Vanquish VH-D10 Operating Manual

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Installing the Flow Cell

Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10)
Operating Manual
This section describes the installation of the flow cell upon initial
installation of the device.
For instructions on exchanging a flow cell or installing a flow cell after
storage, see Flow Cell (} page 126).
NOTICE—Sensitive Flow Cells
Flow cells are highly sensitive to damage. Observe the following
guidelines for use of the flow cell:
• Handle flow cells with care.
• Mechanical shocks, mechanical vibrations or intruding objects can
lead to leaks on the flow cell or even destroy it. Avoid exposure of
the flow cell to mechanical shocks or vibrations. Do not let it hit hard
surfaces. Do not intrude the flow cell enclosure with any objects. Do
not open the flow cell enclosure and do not disassemble the flow
cell.
• 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.
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