GE AKTA ready XL

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Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 About this manual ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Important user information ................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Associated documentation ................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2 Safety instructions .................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
2.3 Emergency procedures ........................................................................................................................... 24
3 System description ................................................................................................. 30
3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Illustrations .................................................................................................................................................. 33
3.3 Flowchart ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.4 System components ................................................................................................................................. 47
3.4.1 Skid and electrical cabinet ................................................................................................................. 48
3.4.2 Control system components ............................................................................................................ 49
3.4.3 System pumps ...................................................................................................................................... 51
3.4.4 Valves ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.4.5 Transmitters and sensors ................................................................................................................. 60
3.5 Flow kits ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
3.5.1 Flow kit description ............................................................................................................................. 63
3.5.2 Flow kit parts and components ....................................................................................................... 65
3.5.3 Gradient section and components ................................................................................................. 71
3.6 Process control software ........................................................................................................................ 72
4 Installation ................................................................................................................ 76
4.1 Site requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 77
4.2 Transport and moving of the system .................................................................................................. 78
4.3 Setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 86
4.3.1 Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 87
4.3.2 Setup of control system and network ........................................................................................... 90
4.3.3 Connect compressed air supply ...................................................................................................... 91
4.3.4 Guidelines for connections ................................................................................................................ 92
4.4 Power supply ............................................................................................................................................... 93
5 Preparation ............................................................................................................... 94
5.1 Start the system and log on to control software ........................................................................... 96
5.2 Install disposable flow kits ..................................................................................................................... 97
5.3 Perform flow kit installation test ......................................................................................................... 123
5.4 Prime to remove air from the pump and flow path ....................................................................... 126
5.5 Install filter (optional) ............................................................................................................................... 129
6 Operation .................................................................................................................. 130
6.1 Connect a column ...................................................................................................................................... 131
6.2 Run a method .............................................................................................................................................. 134
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ÄKTA ready XL Operating Instructions 29281616 AE
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