CombiFlash Torrent® User Manual - Isco
CombiFlash Torrent® User Manual - Isco
CombiFlash Torrent® User Manual - Isco
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<strong>CombiFlash</strong> Torrent® <strong>User</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />
6.5.3 Monthly Flow Cell Cleaning<br />
Perform this procedure as part of your scheduled preventive<br />
maintenance, or when Quick Cleaning As Required (section<br />
6.5.2) does not improve the lamp energy.<br />
1. Remove the column and insert a bypass tube between the<br />
upper and lower column mounts. A bypass tube<br />
(209-0165-46) can be found in the accessory kit<br />
(60-5239-006).<br />
2. From the menu, select Tools><strong>Manual</strong> Control. This opens<br />
the <strong>Manual</strong> Control window.<br />
3. Set the Flow Rate to 200 mL/min (Figure 6-4).<br />
4. Select Through column for the Valve Position option.<br />
5. Select Next for the Pump into Tube # option.<br />
6. Place the B1 Solvent inlet line into a reservoir of methanol,<br />
acetone, or a strong solvent that readily dissolves residual<br />
sample material.<br />
7. Click the Prime B button to pump 100% Solvent B through<br />
the bypass tube and into the collection tubes.<br />
8. After three minutes, click the Stop button. Allow the<br />
system to stand for at least six hours. Overnight is<br />
recommended.<br />
9. Return the B1 solvent line to the original solvent container.<br />
10.Perform the Quick Cleaning as Required (section 6.5.2) and<br />
monitor the Raw Lamp Energy.<br />
If the lamp energy is in the green or yellow range, return<br />
the system to operation. If the lamp energy is red, contact<br />
Teledyne <strong>Isco</strong>’s Technical Service department for assistance.<br />
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