Flow Path Overview; Regular Maintenance - GE ÄKTA start Maintenance Manual

Flow path overview

The illustration below shows the flow path for ÄKTA start.
Part Description
1 Buffer valve
 Mixer
3 Sample valve
4 Pump

Regular maintenance

Regular maintenance is important for safe and trouble-
free operation of ÄKTA start. The user should perform
maintenance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Periodic maintenance schedule
The periodic maintenance schedule provides a guide to
the user to ensure proper maintenance of the ÄKTA start
and Frac30.
Interval Maintenance action
Daily Visually inspect the instrument for leakages
in the flow path.
If there are signs of liquid leaking, check
integrity of tubing and tubing connections.
Clean the column and flow path after use
and leave the system filled with DM water.
Note: If the instrument is not going to be used
for 1-2 days, prepare the system for storage.
Note: Open the pump cover after switching
off the instrument.
4
Part Description
5 Pressure sensor
6 Wash valve
7 Injection valve (manual)
8 Column
Part
9
10
11
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Interval Maintenance action
Weekly, Visually inspect the inlet filters and clean
or when them if necessary.
required
Cleaning procedure: immerse and leave the
inlet filters in 1 M NaOH for about 2 hours.
Clean the system flow path with 0.5-1 M
NaOH and rinse with demineralized (DM)
water.
Note: Do not leave the system in NaOH for
more than 20 min.
Note: Cleaning may be necessary more or
less frequently, depending on the system
usage and the nature of the samples.
Calibrate the Pump.
When Clean the instrument externally.
required
Cleaning procedure: Wipe the surface with
a damp cloth. Wipe off stains using a mild
cleaning agent or 20% ethanol.
ÄKTA start Maintenance Cue Card, 29-0240-43 AC
Description
UV Monitor
Conductivity Monitor
Outlet valve
Fraction collector