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Connecting to the electricity source .......................................................... 2-13
Installing the prep kit .................................................................................... 2-14
Installing the biocompatibility kit .............................................................. 2-14
3 Maintaining the Autosampler ............................................................. 3-1
Outlining maintenance basics ....................................................................... 3-2
Contacting Waters Technical Service .......................................................... 3-2
Heeding maintenance considerations ......................................................... 3-3
Safety and handling......................................................................................... 3-3
Proper operating procedures........................................................................... 3-4
Cleaning the autosampler ............................................................................... 3-4
Removing or replacing the injection valve rotor seal .............................. 3-5
Installing a sample loop .................................................................................. 3-6
Replacing the sample needle .......................................................................... 3-6
Adjusting needle position ............................................................................... 3-8
Maintaining air needles .................................................................................. 3-8
Replacing air needles..................................................................................... 3-12