7.6.4 Clean Fraction collector F9-C
Maintenance interval
Clean the Fraction collector when required, for example if liquid has been spilled in the Fraction collector
chamber. The internal tubing of the fraction collector may need to be replaced for maintenance or for
process purposes. Information on how and when to replace the internal tubing can be found in the
ÄKTA pure User manual.
Required material
The following materials are required:
•
Wash bottle
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Water or 20% ethanol
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Cloth
Instruction
Follow the instruction below to clean the interior of the Fraction collector. The locations of the compo-
nents of the fraction collector are shown in Section 3.2.2 Fraction collector F9-C illustrations, on page93.
ActionStep
Perform a fraction collector wash:1
In System Control, select Manual:Execute Manual Instructions:Fraction collection:Frac-
tion collector wash. Click Execute.
NOTICE
•
If no column valve is used, make sure to replace any columns in
the flow path with tubing before a fraction collector wash is per-
formed.
•
Lower the flow for the fraction collector wash in the instruction
Fraction collector wash settings if the system back pressure is el-
evated during the wash.
•
Make sure not to exceed the pressure limits for any of the modules
that are part of the flow path.
In System Control, select Manual:Execute Manual Instructions:Fraction collection:Frac
cleaning position . Click Execute.
2
Result: The Dispenser head moves to cleaning position, and the Instrument display states
System pause.
Open the door of the fraction collector and remove the rack3
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7.6 Maintenance when required
7.6.4 Clean Fraction collector F9-C
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