Dionex ICS-3000 - EG Shutdown; Short-Term Shutdown; Long-Term Shutdown

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EG Shutdown
6.1 Short-term Shutdown
If the shutdown is for 3 months or less, follow the instructions below.
To prepare the EG for the shutdown:
1. Turn off the EG, including all consumables installed in the EG (the CR-TC,
suppressor, etc.).
2. Verify that the current to the EluGen cartridge and the suppressor is off.
3. Store the EluGen cartridge in the EG during the shutdown.
To restart the EG:
1. Select the parameters for the analysis on the EG Control panel in Chromeleon
or Chromeleon Xpress.
2. If the EG has been shut down for more than 3 to 4 days, hydrate the
suppressor as instructed in the product manual. Suppressor manuals are
included on the Dionex Reference Library CD-ROM (P/N 053891).
3. Let the system equilibrate for 30 to 45 minutes before collecting data.
6.2 Long-term Shutdown
If the shutdown is for 3 months or more, follow the instructions below.
To prepare the EG for the shutdown:
1. Turn off the EG, including all consumables installed in the EG (the CR-TC,
suppressor, etc.).
2. Verify that the current to the EluGen cartridge and the suppressor is off.
Supplying power to the EluGen cartridge when there is no eluent flow
can severely damage the cartridge.
Supplying power to the EluGen cartridge when there is no eluent flow
can severely damage the cartridge.