Clean The Conductivity Flow Cell - GE AKTA pilot 600 User Manual

5 Maintenance
5.3 Cleaning procedures

5.3.1 Clean the conductivity flow cell

5.3.1 Clean the conductivity flow cell
Maintenance interval
Clean the conductivity flow cell when the signal is unstable or when unexpected readings
are obtained.
Required material
The following materials are required:
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Procedure
Follow the steps below to clean the conductivity flow cell. The same procedure applies
to both pre- and post-column conductivity monitors.
Step
1
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Luer-to-SNAP connector (see
Waste container (for example, 250 mL flask or beaker)
Syringe, 25 mL
1 M NaOH
Distilled water
WARNING
Corrosive substance. NaOH is corrosive and therefore dangerous
to health. When using hazardous chemicals, avoid spillage and
wear protective glasses and other suitable Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
Action
Disconnect the tubing from the bottom of the conductivity monitor and re-
place it with a Luer-to-SNAP connector (see
page 25).
Luer-SNAP 3.2 connectors, on page
Luer-SNAP 3.2 connectors, on
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