To reduce the risk of Injury from possible end user exposure associated with
degradation products released from the purifi cation media; and
To reduce the risk of product loss associated with a) chemical release
from purifi cation media and b) nullifi cation of Supplier's USP<88> Class VI
compliance of fi lter capsule components.
• The capsule must be subjected to a preconditioning fl ush prior to use.
2. Capsule Use with No Pre-use Sterilization and Sanitization
2.A. Required Preconditioning Flush Procedure
1. Connect the capsule inlet and outlet with the appropriate tubing and process equipment.
2. Connect the capsule inlet to the reservoir containing the pre-conditioning fl ush solution.
3. Open the capsule vent.
4. Close the outlet valve and open the inlet valve slowly to begin the fl ow of pre-conditioning
fl ush solution through the capsule inlet.
5. When fl uid emerges from the vent, close the vent while simultaneously opening the outlet
valve slowly.
6. Pump the appropriate amount of fl ush solution per capsule size to complete the required
preconditioning fl ush.
7. Close the inlet valve and stop the fl ow of pre-conditioning fl ush solution.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do not blow down 3M™ Emphaze™ AEX Hybrid Purifi er capsules
after pre-conditioning fl ush procedure.
2.B. Single-stage Purifi cation
1. Connect the inlet and outlet of the capsule to the upstream and downstream process
equipment, respectively.
WARNING
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