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  • Category :  Agilent Knowledge Portal
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  • Product Type :  Automated Electrophoresis Systems
  • Component :  Femto Pulse Systems Fragment Analyzer Systems ZAG DNA Analyzer Systems
  • Product Name :  5200 Fragment Analyzer System 5300 Fragment Analyzer System 5400 Fragment Analyzer System Femto Pulse System ZAG DNA Analyzer system
  • Task :  Maintenance
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Re-ordering the Syringe for Cleaning the Reservoir Vent Valve of the Agilent Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, or ZAG

Answer

This Information Applies To: Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG

Issue:

A new syringe is required to clean the reservoir vent valve of the Agilent Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, or ZAG (see Figure 1).



Figure 1. Syringe (marked in red square) mounted to the reservoir vent valve of a Fragment Analyzer.

For all instruments, perform reservoir vent valve cleaning when needed, for example when experiencing migration issues, or dried gel is visible in the valve. Exchange the syringe whenever it wears out or is dirty. For a detailed description of the reservoir vent valve cleaning process for your instrument, please check the indicated pages in the respective manual:

 

Resolution: 

Unfortunately, Agilent Technologies does not offer the disposable syringe, but you can search online for 10 mL Luer Lock tip plastic syringe. The Luer lock tip is compatible to the reservoir vent valve.

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Learn how to effectively maintain your Agilent parallel capillary electrophoresis instruments:
Fragment Analyzer system manual
Femto Pulse system manual
ZAG system manual

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