Agilent Technologies G1360A Installation and operation manual

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Installation Note for Solvent
Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
(G1360A)
This note describes how to install the solvent selection valve upgrade kit into
an Agilent 1100 Series binary pump.
General Information
The programmable solvent selection valve combines two out of four solvents
for binary pump formation or selects a different solvent for flushing the
column. It cannot be used as an gradient valve. When installed the solvent
selection valve can be activated from the set-up screens of your user
interface. For channel A you can select between A1 and A2, for channel B you
can select between B1 and B2. Position 1 is the upper connection of the
valve, whereas position 2 is lower position of the valve. The valve outlet is the
middle position of the solvent selection valve.

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Installation Note for Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit (G1360A)
Delivery Checklist
Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered with the upgrade kit. The
delivery checklist is shown in Table 1. Please report missing or damaged
parts to your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office.
Figure 1 Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
Table 1 Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
Description Quantity Part Number
Solvent selection valve (SSV) 2 G1312-60000
Screw 2 5022-2112
Cable assembly, solvent selection valve 1 G1312-61602
Connecting tube 2 G1311-67304
Drawing tube 2 G1311-60003
Bottle 2 9301-1421
Drawing tube
Cable assembly
Bottles
SSV
Connecting tubes
Screws

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Safety Information
Safety Information
WARNING The following procedures require opening the main cover of the binary
pump. Always make sure the binary pump is disconnected from the line
power when the main cover is removed. The security lever at the
power input socket prevents that the pump cover is taken off when
line power is still connected.
WARNING To disconnect the binary pump from line, unplug the power cord. The
power supply still uses some power, even if the switch on the front
panel is turned off.
WARNING When opening capillary or tube fittings solvents may leak out. Please
observe appropriate safety procedures (for example, goggles, safety
gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling
and safety data sheet supplied by the solvent vendor, especially when
toxic or hazardous solvents are used.
NOTE The electronics of the binary pump will not allow operation when the top
cover and the top foam are removed. A safety light switch on the main board
will inhibit the operation of the binary pump. Always operate the binary pump
with the top foam and top covers in place.
CAUTION Internal components may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Always use an ESD kit (shipped with the standard accessory kit of your pump)
when handling internal parts.

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Installation Note for Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit (G1360A)
Installing the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
Installing the Solvent Selection Valve
Upgrade Kit
The following procedure concentrates mainly on installation of new parts
and gives only basic information about preparation steps, such as top cover
removal, and so on. Refer to your Reference Manual in section “Repairing
Your Pump” for detailed descriptions of these procedures.
Tools required
Screwdriver Pozidriv #1
Wrench 1/4 inch
Wrench 14 mm
Wrench 7 mm
Wrench 5 mm
Before beginning this procedure:
❏Switch off binary pump at the main power switch.
❏Disconnect the solvent inlet tube and the adapter at the active inlet valve.
Beware of leaking solvents due to hydrostatic flow.
❏Remove the solvent cabinet from the binary pump.
1Remove front cover, top cover, metal plate
and top foam section. Remove the cover plate
that covers the position of the solvent
selection valve.
2Disconnect capillaries, tubes and connectors
from the two pump heads and the damper.
Remove the mixing chamber from its holder.

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Installing the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
3Disconnect the connectors of the active inlet
valve and the damper from the main board
(J19, J24, J28), loosen the Z-panel screws and
take out the damper. Remove the Z-panel.
4Disconnect both pumps from the main board
(J16, J17, J12, J27) and lift them out of the
foam.
5Remove the HPM board, for help see
“Exchanging the HPM Board”in your
Reference Manual.
6Push the leak sensor cable through the
bottom of the foam and lift the foam out.

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Installation Note for Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit (G1360A)
Installing the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
7Push the connector plate of the SSV cable
assembly into the slit of the bottom foam.
8Place the cable in the slit of the lower side of
the foam and lead it through the hole in the
foam.
9Slide the leak sensor cable through the
bottom foam (underneath the newly installed
SSV connector plate). Replace the bottom
foam and fix the leak sensor cable in the
foam.
10 Reinstall the main board and reconnect all
cables. The SSV cable will be connected to
J30 on the board.

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Installing the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
11 Slide the SSV block with the two selection
valve into its position and fix with the two
screws.
12 Replace the two pump units and connect to
the main board (J16, J 17, J12, J27).
13 Place Z-panel into its position and replace the
damper. Fix the Z-panel and reconnect the
cables at the main board (J19, J28, J24).
14 Reconnect all capillaries, tubes and cables to
the pump heads and the damper. Fix the
mixing chamber in its holder.

©Copyright Agilent Technologies 2000
Printed in Germany Edition 04/00
Part No. G1360-90101
Installation Note for Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit (G1360A)
Installing the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit
15 Connect the two connecting tubes between
the middle positions of the SSV’s and the
active inlet valve.
16 Replace top foam, metal plate and top cover.
Reinstall the leak funnel with the waste tube
and re-locate the waste tube in the holder in
the leak pan.
On completion of this procedure:
1Place the binary pump back to its position in
the stack, replace the solvent cabinet. Add the
two additional bottles with the bottle head
assemblies to the cabinet and connect the
tubes to the solvent selection valve.
2Connect the power cables to the pump and
turn on the instrument.
A1
A2
B1
B2