1.5 Column configurations ..................................................................................................................17
2 Preparation and operation.......................................................................................19
2.1 Column compartment installation..................................................................................................19
2.1.1 Attaching the standoffs to the system stack ........................................................................19
2.1.2 Attaching the column-compartment adaptor bracket...........................................................22
2.1.3 Securing the column compartment to the system stack ......................................................25
2.1.4 Installing the drip tray and waste tubing for a 30-cm CH module ........................................26
2.1.5 Installing the drip tray and waste tubing for a 30-cm CHC module......................................29
2.2 Connecting power and signal cables ............................................................................................32
2.3 Installing the column-selection valve.............................................................................................34
2.4 Enabling the column-selection valve.............................................................................................36
2.5 Column compartment plumbing connections ................................................................................37
2.5.1 Installation recommendations for fittings .............................................................................38
2.5.2 Connecting a standard configuration with passive preheater..............................................44
2.5.3 Connecting a configuration with column-selection valve .....................................................46
2.5.4 Installing columns in the column compartment....................................................................50
2.5.5 Routing column-compartment tubing...................................................................................52
2.6 Controlling the column compartment ............................................................................................53
3 Maintenance..............................................................................................................54
3.1 Contacting Waters Technical Service ..........................................................................................54
3.2 30-cm CH and 30-cm CHC module serial numbers...................................................................... 55
3.3 Recommended maintenance schedule.........................................................................................56
3.3.1 Recommended 30-cm CH and 30-cm CHC routine maintenance schedule ....................... 56
3.4 Spare parts....................................................................................................................................56
3.5 Safety and handling ......................................................................................................................56
3.6 Configuring maintenance warnings...............................................................................................57
3.7 Replacing the ferrule on the column fitting....................................................................................57
3.8 Replacing the rotor seal of the column-selection valve.................................................................60
3.9 Replacing the 30-cm CHC module's fuses....................................................................................62
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