5.4.1 System pumps
Introduction
This section describes how to prime inlets and purge the System pumps.
Overview
The procedure consists of the following stages:
DescriptionStage
Prime all inlet tubing to be used during the run1
Purge System pump B2
Validate purge of System pump B3
Purge System pump A4
Validate purge of System pump A5
End the run6
The procedures for purging the pump heads and priming the inlets using the Process Picture,
are described below. It is also possible to perform the procedures from the Manual instructions
dialog.
Tip:
Prime inlet tubing
Follow the instructions below to fill all A and B inlet tubing to be used in the run with appropriate
buffer/solution.
ActionStep
Make sure that all inlet tubing that is to be used during the method run is placed in the
correct buffer.
1
Open the System Control module.2
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5.4 Prime inlets and purge pump heads
5.4.1 System pumps