Ascent set up and use steps
After unboxing the Ascent instrument from the packaging, open the door and remove the red tape holding the tube rack platform to the stage. Place the tube rack platform to the side.
2. Plug in and Turn on
Plug in the power to the back of the instrument and turn the switch on. The instrument should light up green, and the screen should power on.
3. Installing Bottle Tubes
Install the tubing to the bottles by pressing the gray tubing connectors firmly into the push to connect adapters on the bottle lids.
4. Waste Splash Guard Install
Move the stage to the very front of the instrument and place the waste splash guard onto the waste basin. Ensure that it is fully seated on the waste basin as to not interfere with the stage.
5. Apex Column Rack Install
Slide the Apex column rack into the lower slot on the Ascent instrument. It should snap into place along the back panel but ensure that it is fully seated.
6. Apex Column Loading
Remove the top green cap from the Apex column and place the column in the Apex column rack. You can remove the bottom cap at this time.
7. Apex Drop Catchers Install
Insert the drop catcher into the top position to prevent any drops from contaminating the tubes.
8. Loading Tubes
Load the tubes into the tube rack according to the number of columns being run and the fractions being collected. Ensure that the cap of the tubes is seated properly in the tube rack to avoid any interference with the instrument.
9. Tall Column Rack Install
Load the tubes into the tube rack according to the number of columns being run and the fractions being collected. Ensure that the cap of the tubes is seated properly in the tube rack to avoid any interference with the instrument.
10. Removing Bottle Tubes
Use the white wrench provided to remove the gray tubing connectors from the bottle by wedging the wrench in between the connector and the push to connect on the bottle.
