Oritron Dionex Ion Chromatography System ICS-2100 - Manual (Page 69)

3 • Operation and Maintenance
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3.5 Check All Connections
1. Make sure the eluent reservoir is filled and the tubing connecting the reservoir
to the ICS-2100 tubing is securely connected (see Figure 3-8 ).
2. Make sure the eluent generator electrical cable (blue) is connected to the
EGC-1 connector.
3. Make sure the CR-TC electrical cable (black) is connected to the CR-TC
connector.
3.6 Prime the Pump
1. Verify that the priming valve on the primary pump head (see Figure 3-9 ) is
closed (turned all the way clockwise).
2. Open the waste valve on the secondary pump head by turning the knob one-
quarter to one-half turn counterclockwise. Opening the valve directs the
eluent flow path to waste and eliminates backpressure.
3. Press Prime on the Chromeleon Control panel or the ICS-2100 touch screen
HOME page. Confirm that the waste valve is open by pressing OK when the
If you changed eluent or if the eluent lines are dry, prime the lines first
with a syringe before following the procedure below to prime the
pump. See
Section 5.16.1 for instructions on priming the lines with a
syringe.
Figure 3-9. Priming the Pump
Priming Valve
Waste Valve
Primary
Pump Head
Secondary
Pump Head
(open)
(close)