GE AKTA avant - Replace the O-Ring Inside the Mixer

7.8.3 Replace the O-ring inside the Mixer
Maintenance interval
Replace the O-ring inside the Mixer if it is damaged, or if it is being replaced with an high
resistant O-ring for RPC runs.
Required material
One of the following O-rings are required:
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O-ring 13.1 x 1.6 mm (for Mixer chambers 0.6, 1.4, and 5 ml)
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O-ring 22.1 × 1.6 mm (for Mixer chamber 15 ml)
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O-ring 13,1 x 1.6 mm high resistant (product code 29-0113-26)
Instruction
Follow the instruction to replace the O-ring inside the Mixer.
Use a forceps and gloves during the replacement procedure to avoid contam-
inating the Mixer components.
Tip:
ActionStep
Loosen the top section of the Mixer.1
Unscrew the top section of the Mixer and pull apart the Mixer in two halves.2
340 ÄKTA avant User Manual 29035184 AE
7 Maintenance
7.8 Replacement procedures
7.8.3 Replace the O-ring inside the Mixer