PCX5200 User’s Manual Chapter 3
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1. Ensure that the reagent and gas supply tubings are connected to their proper fittings
on the reservoirs.
2. At the start, it is best to fill the reservoirs with methanol or a mixture of methanol/
water.
3. Connect a 20 mL disposable syringe to the Luer fitting in the center of one of the
prime/purge valves.
4. Open the prime/purge valve 1/2 to 1 full turn (CCW) and let the flow exit into the
syringe.
5. To purge air bubbles from the reservoir line, pump head, or reagent gauge, syringe
suction may be applied. Draw liquid until no bubbles come through.
6. Close the valve, remove the syringe, and wash the Luer fitting with a little water.
7. Repeat the process for the other valve (if applicable).
If priming the reagent pump is difficult, see Chapter 4 (p 4-13).
Read the Application Manual (if applicable) to become familiar with the use of your
instrument. In Chapter 4 of this manual, there are procedures for the initial system
testing. The installation is not complete until the initial system tests have been
performed satisfactorily.
The initial system tests consist of:
• Parameter log of pressures, temperatures, and flows under standard initial conditions
(Appendix A)
• Chromatogram of test mix using Pickering standard conditions (if applicable)
System Testing
& Verification
Priming the
Reagent Pump
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