User manual

Bio-inert Quaternary Pump User Manual 5

Contents

1 Introduction 9

Introduction to the Pump 10

Overview of the Hydraulic Path 11

Bio-inert Materials 17

Early Maintenance Feedback 19

Instrument Layout 20

2 Site Requirements and Specifications 21

Site Requirements 22

Physical Specifications 25

Performance Specifications 26

3 Installing the Pump 27

Unpacking the Pump 28

Optimizing the Stack Configuration 30

Installing the Pump 33

Connecting Modules and Control Software 36

Flow Connections of the Pump 38

Priming the System 41

4Using the Pump 47

Hints for Successful Use of the Quaternary Pump 48

Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 49

Algae Growth in HPLC Systems 50

Solvent Information 51

5 Optimizing Performance 55

When to Use a Degasser 56

Operational Hints for the Multi Channel Gradient Valve (MCGV) 57

When to use the Seal Wash Option 58

Choosing the Right Pump Seals 59

Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 60