7 Maintenance
About this chapter
Regular maintenance is essential for reliable function and results. This chapter provides
schedules for preventive maintenance that should be performed by the user of the ÄKTA
avant instrument.
Instructions for replacing pump parts and cleaning pump head check valves are included
in this chapter.
Refer to the ÄKTA avant User Manual for detailed instructions for maintenance and re-
placement of parts.
WARNING
Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during
operation and maintenance of this product.
In this chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
See pageSection
1497.1 Maintenance program
1527.2 Replace pump piston seal, O-rings, and rinse membrane of Pump
P9 or Pump P9H
1637.3 Replace pump piston seal, O-ring, and rinse membrane of Pump
P9-S
1717.4 Replace pump pistons
1737.5 Clean pump head check valves
1767.6 Cleaning before planned service
148 ÄKTA avant Operating Instructions 29101556 AB
7 Maintenance