Dionex ICS-3000 - 7 Maintenance; System Maintenance Checklists; Daily Maintenance; Weekly Maintenance

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7 • Maintenance
This section describes routine maintenance procedures for the ICS-3000 system
that users may perform. All other maintenance procedures must be performed by
Dionex personnel.
For information about maintenance procedures for the EluGen cartridge, CR-TC
trap column, or suppressor, refer to the appropriate product manual. These
manuals are included on the Dionex Reference Library CD-ROM (P/N 053891).
7.1 System Maintenance Checklists
7.1.1 Daily Maintenance
 Check for leaks.
 Wipe up liquid spills.
 Check eluent reservoir levels and refill as needed.
 Check eluent reservoirs for microbial growth; clean reservoirs and
replace eluent as needed.
 Check waste containers and empty as needed.
For detailed daily maintenance instructions for each module, see:
7.1.2 Weekly Maintenance
 Check end-line filters on eluent lines. When end-line filters are new,
they are pure white. Replace filters if they become discolored, if
bacterial buildup is evident, or if eluent flow is blocked. See
Section 4.4 for instructions.
 Check for plugged or blocked tubing connections.
DP/SP page 161
EG page 163
DC page 165
TC page 167