Replace the 1X run buer in the anode buer jar and the buer reserv
oir every
48 hours, or before each batch of runs.
When you replace the 1X run buer, do not add fresh buer to old buer. Discard old
buer, then add fresh buer.
IMPORTANT! Using old 1X buer can lead to loss of resolution and data quality
.
1.
P
our 20 mL 3730 Running Buer (10X) into a graduated cylinder.
2.
Add 180 mL deionized water to bring the total volume to 200 mL.
3.
Mix well, then set aside.
1.
Close the instrument door.
2.
Press the Tray buon to bring the autosampler to the forward position (see
Figure 1).
3.
Wait for the autosampler to stop moving and for the green status light to
illuminate before you open the instrument door.
4.
Unplug the buer reservoir. Remove the buer, water, and waste reservoir
assemblies from the instrument.
5.
Disassemble each reservoir assembly then empty the contents of the reservoirs
into an aqueous waste container.
6.
Clean each reserv
oir using deionized water.
7.
Dry the reservoirs using lint-free wipes.
When to change
the 1X run buffer
Prepare the 1X
run buff
er
Fill the water and
buff
er reservoirs
Chapter 2 Prepare the instrument
Prepare buffer and fill the reservoirs
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