cytiva BPG Columns - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 About this manual ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Important user information ....................................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 8
2.1 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Symbols and abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.3 Emergency procedures ............................................................................................................................... 17
3 Column descriptions .......................................................................................... 18
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 BPG 100, 140 and 200 columns ................................................................................................................ 22
3.3 BPG 300 column ............................................................................................................................................. 25
3.4 BPG 450 column ............................................................................................................................................. 28
3.5 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
4 Installation .......................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Site requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 34
4.2 Transport .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.3 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.4 How to level the column .............................................................................................................................. 38
4.5 Grounding kit ................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.6 Setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5 Operation ............................................................................................................ 45
5.1 Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.1.1 Column flow packing method ................................................................................................................. 49
5.1.2 Slurry preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 50
5.2 Column packing .............................................................................................................................................. 53
5.2.1 Preparing the column ................................................................................................................................. 54
5.2.2 Preparing the adapter ................................................................................................................................ 57
5.2.3 Packing the column - first step ............................................................................................................... 62
5.2.4 Packing the column - second step ........................................................................................................ 67
5.2.5 Storage and unpacking of packed columns ...................................................................................... 70
5.2.6 Pressure flow curve ..................................................................................................................................... 71
5.3 Performance evaluation of the column ................................................................................................. 72
6 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 75
6.1 Service and preventive maintenance .................................................................................................... 77
6.2 Replacements of nets and O-rings .......................................................................................................... 79
6.2.1 Replacements in the adapter .................................................................................................................. 81
6.2.2 Replacements in the column ................................................................................................................... 87
6.3 Replacement sealing washer .................................................................................................................... 98
6.4 Fitting a packing extension tube ............................................................................................................. 99
6.5 Disassemble and assemble the adapter ............................................................................................... 101
6.6 Leakage test .................................................................................................................................................... 113
6.7 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 115
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BPG Columns Operating Instructions 29193223 AB