Prime Inlets And Purge Pump Heads - GE AKTA GO Operating Instructions Manual

5 Prepare the system for a run

5.2 Prime inlets and purge pump heads

5.2 Prime inlets and purge pump heads
Introduction
Before using the pump, it is important to prime all of the inlets and purge the pump
heads, that is, to fill the inlets and pump heads with liquid so that no air remains inside.
Overview
The procedure consists of the following stages:
1 Prime the inlet tubing
2 Purge the pump and confirm that it is free from air
Prime the inlet tubing
Follow the steps below to prime all inlet tubing that is to be used during the run.
Step
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Action
Make sure that all inlet tubing that is to be used during the run is placed in
the correct buffer.
Open the System Control module.
In the Process Picture pane, click on Inlet Valve and select one of the inlets
to be primed.
Result: The inlet valve opens the selected inlet.
ÄKTA go Operating Instructions 29360951 AC