2-14 Preparing the Autosampler
Installing the prep kit
Installing the optional prep kit involves removing and replacing the following
accessories:
• Injector valve with sample loop
Tip: The 10 mL prep loop is large.
• Syringe (2500 µL instead of 500 µL)
• Buffer tube (2000 µL instead of 1000 µL)
• Needle assembly (60 µL instead of 15 µL)
• Air needle (for 10-mL vials)
• Vial trays (for 10-mL vials)
Requirement: To install the prep kit, from the 2707 Console Configure
menu select the Prep mode check box on the Volumes tab. Then select
the Use Prep Mode check box.
Tip: For procedures on removing and replacing prep kit accessories, see
Chapter 3.
Installing the biocompatibility kit
Installing the optional biocompatibility kit involves removing and replacing
the following accessories:
• Injector valve with sample loop (PEEK instead of stainless steel)
• Needle assembly (silica-coated stainless steel version instead of
stainless steel)
• Inlet (pump) and outlet (column) tubing with plastic fittings (not
included in the startup kit)
Caution: To avoid damaging the manifold, avoid using metal fittings in
the biocompatible injector valve.