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2 Preparation and operation.......................................................................................18
2.1 Column compartment installation..................................................................................................18
2.1.1 Installing the CH-A onto the system stack...........................................................................18
2.2 Extended column compartment installation ..................................................................................21
2.2.1 Preparing the CH-A for installation with the MS-bracket kit.................................................22
2.2.2 Installing the MS-extension bracket and column-heater housing ........................................30
2.2.3 Installing the CH-A in the extended position........................................................................36
2.3 Column compartment plumbing connections ................................................................................38
2.3.1 Installation recommendations for fittings .............................................................................39
2.3.2 Installing the APH assembly................................................................................................47
2.3.3 Installing the column stabilizer assembly.............................................................................53
2.4 Connecting the power and signal cable ........................................................................................59
2.4.1 Installing the Column Module Switch Box............................................................................60
2.5 Column compartment configuration and control ...........................................................................64
2.5.1 Specifying the preheater setting ..........................................................................................64
2.5.2 Enabling the leak sensor .....................................................................................................64
2.5.3 Controlling the column compartment...................................................................................65
2.6 Responding to a leak-sensor alarm ..............................................................................................65
3 Maintenance..............................................................................................................68
3.1 Contacting Waters Technical Service ...........................................................................................68
3.2 Recommended maintenance schedule.........................................................................................69
3.2.1 Recommended CH-A routine maintenance schedule..........................................................69
3.3 Spare parts....................................................................................................................................69
3.4 Safety and handling ......................................................................................................................69
3.5 Configuring maintenance warnings...............................................................................................70
3.6 Replacing the leak sensor.............................................................................................................70
3.7 Removing a column connected to an APH assembly ...................................................................75
3.8 Replacing the APH assembly........................................................................................................77
3.9 Replacing the APH retainer clip ....................................................................................................80
3.10 Removing a column connected to a column-stabilizer assembly................................................81
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