ICS-3000 Ion Chromatography System
260 Doc. 065031-04 1/08
4. Press PUMP PRIME 1 (or PUMP PRIME 2) on the front of the DP/SP.
The pump will begin pumping at approximately 6.0 mL/min.
5. Continue priming the pump until all air and previous eluents are
purged and no air bubbles can be seen exiting the waste line.
6. Gradient pump only:
a. If all eluent lines have not been primed, select another eluent
channel and repeat the priming procedure.
b. After priming all eluent lines, press
PUMP PRIME 1 (or PUMP
PRIME 2
) to stop priming and return to the flow rate last selected.
7. Close the priming valve by turning it clockwise. Do not overtighten
the priming valve.
8. Click the Connected check box on the Control panel to reconnect the
pump to Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress.
Figure 9-1. DP/SP Priming Valve
Do not use any tools to tighten the priming valve! Overtightening may
destroy the cap seal. Open or close the priming valve only when the
system pressure is down.
Secondary
Pump Head
Priming Valve