GE AKTAavant Getting Started page 82

7 Prepare the system for a run
7.3 Prime buffer inlets and purge System pumps
Step
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3
4
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Action
Connect a 25-30 ml syringe to the left purge valve of the selected system
pump. Make sure that the syringe fits tightly into the purge connector.
Open the purge valve by turning it counterclockwise about 3/4 of a turn.
Draw 5-10 ml of liquid slowly into the syringe with a rate of about 1 ml/s.
Close the purge valve by turning it clockwise. Disconnect the syringe and
discard its contents.
Connect the syringe to the purge valve on the right pump head of the
selected system pump, and repeat steps 3-4.
Getting Started with ÄKTAavant and UNICORN 6 28-9440-69 AB