Replace The Uv Monitor Flow Cell - GE AKTA pilot 600 User Manual

5 Maintenance
5.5 Replacement procedures

5.5.3 Replace the UV monitor flow cell

5.5.3 Replace the UV monitor flow cell
Introduction
The UV monitor may need replacement in two situations:
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The replacement procedure is the same in both cases. However, if you are changing
between different path lengths, handle the replaced flow cell with care.
Maintenance interval
Replace the UV flow cell when a flow cell with a different path length is required, or if
the cell is damaged. Clean the optical fiber connectors if they are accidentally touched
during flow cell replacement.
Required material
The following materials are required:
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Replace the flow cell
Follow the steps below to replace the UV flow cell.
Step
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Changing between 2 mm and 5 mm path length flow cells
Replacing a defective flow cell
CAUTION
The system uses high intensity ultra-violet light that is harmful to
the eyes. Before changing or cleaning the UV cell optical fiber, make
sure that the UV lamp is disconnected or that the power is discon-
nected.
UV flow cell
Lens paper
Isopropanol
Action
Switch off the instrument.
Disconnect the tubing from the UV flow cell.
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