5.2
Maintenance schedule
Introduction
Maintenance procedures to be performed by the user are outlined below.
Periodic maintenance
The following periodic maintenance should be performed by the user of the ÄKTA pilot 600
system.
Interval
Daily or before each
run
Daily or weekly
Every 6 months
Yearly
Maintenance when required
The following maintenance should be performed when required.
Maintenance action
Clean the instrument surfaces
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Maintenance action
Calibrate the pH monitor.
Change pump rinsing solution.
Note:
Change the pump rinsing solu-
tion daily if buffer is used, or
weekly if 20% ethanol is used.
Reset the pressure sensors.
Clean the UV flow cell.
Replace the pH electrode.
Replace valve membranes.
5 Maintenance
5.2 Maintenance schedule
Instructions
See the ÄKTA pilot 600
Operating Instructions
See the ÄKTA pilot 600
Operating Instructions
Section 5.4.1 Reset the
pressure sensors, on
page 101
Section 5.3.2 Clean the
UV flow cell, on
page 98
See the ÄKTA pilot 600
Operating Instructions
See the ÄKTA pilot 600
Operating Instructions
Instructions
See the ÄKTA pilot 600 Operating
Instructions
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