6.3 Controlled shutdown and removal of flow kit
I
ntroduction
This section provides instructions on how to remove the disposable flow kit and to
shut down ÄKTA ready XL and the control software.
Remove flow kit after the run
(optional)
There are several optional ways to remove the flow kit.
• Alternative 1 - Remove the entire flow kit with ends capped, without draining.
This procedure may require two people working together.
• Alternative 2 - Drain the flow kit, then remove each section of the flow kit, one at a
time.
• Alternative 3 - Drain the flow kit, then remove the entire flow kit. This procedure
may require two people working together.
The optional procedures are described below.
Note: Column removal is not described. Follow the instructions in the column
u
ser documentation for disposal.
Alternative 1 - Remove the entire
flow kit
To remove the entire flow kit without draining follow the instructions below.
Step Action
1 Clamp and/or cap the system tubing ends.
2 Carefully disconnect and lift off the air trap level sensor fixture, level sen-
s
ors, lever, and the strap from the disposable air trap. These items are re-
usable and must not be removed from the system
NOTICE
Do not remove the level sensor fixture, level sensors,
lever, and the strap from the system. These items are
r
eusable parts of the system.
6 Operation
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.3 Controlled shutdown and removal of flow kit
ÄKTA ready XL Operating Instructions 29281616 AE 139
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