Introduction to the Agilent 7100 Capillary Electrophoresis System

Maintenance 8
Cleaning the Electrodes, Pre-punchers and Insulation Plate
NOTE
Make sure you have disconnected the line power cord of the Agilent CE
instrument before you proceed.
When
Parts required
If arcing or excessive current leakage is observed.
12 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver (included in the startup kit)
Screwdriver for slotted screws (included in the startup kit)
Screwdriver for cross head screws (included in the startup kit)
Wash bottle with isopropanol
Wash bottle with water
Compressed inert gas, oil-free
Prepare the Agilent CE Instrument
Prior to maintenance do the following:
1 Make sure no analysis is running or will be started from the ChemStation.
2 Start monitoring your CE instrument with the Lab Advisor.
3 Select the Tools section in the instrument panel of the Lab Advisor.
4 Select the CE control screen and then Maintenance positions.
These steps unload all lifters and move them to the lowest position. With all
lifters in this position, the tray is freely movable. A dialog reports which
lifters were unloaded in case vials were in the system.
5 Turn off the Agilent CE instrument.
6 Disconnect the line power cord from the Agilent CE instrument.
7 Disconnect any of the following connection if present: waterbath, external
pressure supply and drainage.
WARNING
Hot lamp
If you were using the Agilent CE instrument shortly before, the lamp may be very hot.
• Avoid touching the lamp.
• Wear protective gloves.
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