Thermo Fisher Thermostatted Column Compartments TCC-3100

Select the valve position in Chromeleon or on the front panel display

Select the desired position for the valve

Disconnect all liquid lines connected to the column switching valve

Unscrew and remove the locking ring using only your hand

Grasp the pod and pull out firmly to remove it from the valve driver body

Use the Pod Popper to facilitate removal?

Adjust the valve coupling on the new pod if necessary

Remove the stator screws located in the stator and remove the stator with stator face seal from the valve body.

Slip a flathead screwdriver underneath the rotor seal and remove the seal.

Mount the new rotor seal on the valve body with the grooves facing the stator.

Ensure the three pins on the shaft assembly fit into the matching holes in the rotor seal.

Remove the old stator face seal from the stator.

Mount the new stator face seal on the stator ensuring the three pins fit into the matching holes.

Disconnect the power cord from its source

Remove the fuse holder using a small screwdriver

Replace the fuses with fuses of the appropriate rating

Reconnect the power cord to its source

Clean the column chamber using a lint-free cloth.

Use paper to absorb any humidity in the column chamber.

Inspect the seal installed in the front panel door.

If the seal is defective, contact your Dionex service representative and describe the issue.

Inspect the column switching valve for indications of leakage.

Drain Tube and Waste Container Check

Check the drain tube connected to the drain port on the bottom right of the TCC.

Remove the stator screws located in the stator (→ Fig. 51, page 91)

Remove the stator from the valve body

Slip a flathead screwdriver underneath the rotor seal

Mount the new rotor seal on the valve body with the grooves facing the stator

Ensure the three pins on the shaft assembly fit into the matching holes in the rotor seal