Introduction to the Agilent 7100 Capillary Electrophoresis System

8 Maintenance
Maintenance of the Replenishment System
Maintenance of the Replenishment System
The replenishment system automatically empties and refills the buffer vials in
the tray with new buffer from the electrolyte bottle. Typically, replenishment
is done before every run or after every 3 to 4 runs, depending on the stability
and volume of the running buffer. Initial preparation of the replenishment
system is described in “Preparing the Replenishment System if Needed” on
page 111. Please see the general instructions on operations for replenishment
maintenance such as flush tubes, clean tubes and clean level sensor
(“Operations for Replenishment Maintenance” on page 219).
Frequency
The replenishment system (bottles and tubing) should be cleaned if:
• using it for the first time,
• changing the buffer, or
• the replenishment system will be idle for some time.
Requirements
• Vials and caps
• Water and/or buffer and isopropanol (depending on the protocol selected)
• ChemStation, Lab Advisor or Instrument Utilities software
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