GE akta start Maintenance

ÄKTA start Maintenance Cue Card, 29-0240-43 AC
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Flow path overview
The illustration below shows the ow path for ÄKTA start.
Part Description Part Description Part Description
1 Buer valve 5 Pressure sensor 9 UV Monitor
2 Mixer 6 Wash valve 10 Conductivity Monitor
3 Sample valve 7 Injection valve (manual) 11 Outlet valve
4 Pump 8 Column 12 Fraction collector
Regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is important for safe and trouble-
free operation of ÄKTA start. The user should perform
maintenance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Periodic maintenance schedule
The periodic maintenance schedule provides a guide to
the user to ensure proper maintenance of the ÄKTA start
and Frac30.
Interval Maintenance action
Daily Visually inspect the instrument for leakages
in the ow path.
If there are signs of liquid leaking, check
integrity of tubing and tubing connections.
Clean the column and ow path after use
and leave the system lled with DM water.
Note: If the instrument is not going to be used
for 1-2 days, prepare the system for storage.
Note: Open the pump cover after switching
o the instrument.
Interval Maintenance action
Weekly,
or when
required
Visually inspect the inlet lters and clean
them if necessary.
Cleaning procedure: immerse and leave the
inlet lters in 1 M NaOH for about 2 hours.
Clean the system ow path with 0.5-1 M
NaOH and rinse with demineralized (DM)
water.
Note: Do not leave the system in NaOH for
more than 20 min.
Note: Cleaning may be necessary more or
less frequently, depending on the system
usage and the nature of the samples.
Calibrate the Pump.
When
required
Clean the instrument externally.
Cleaning procedure: Wipe the surface with
a damp cloth. Wipe o stains using a mild
cleaning agent or 20% ethanol.

GE akta start Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	akta start
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English