Fishman LDS9000 manual LoadingtheReservoirs, Avoid Air in the Syringe Barrel, Pourable Fluid

LoadingtheReservoirs

Avoid Air in the Syringe Barrel

Trapped air in the fluid creates voids that will make the fluid compressible. Although the LDS9000 Linear Drive System is stable enough to handle most compressible fluids excess air will force the user to use a greater amount of pullback. This will create a greater amount of forward and reverse motion in the syringe during a dispense cycle. Excess motion will put more stress on the fluid being dispensed. The goal is to reduce dispense motion as much as possible to protect the fluid and maximize repeatability. Paying attention to minimization during syringe filling will drastically improve performance.

For best results, use a Fishman barrel filing station (see next page). If needed, use a centrifuge or vacuum chamber to eliminate any trapped air.

Pourable Fluid

Twist on a tip cap and pour your fluid into the barrel using a funnel. Insert a Venting Ribbon along the inside edge of the barrel, followed by an AirFree™ piston. Carefully press down until it contacts the fluid. While holding the piston in place gently pull the Venting Ribbon from the barrel.

Thick or Non Leveling Fluid

If the fluid comes packed in a caulking cartridge try loading the reservoir with a caulking gun. If not, spoon-feeding with a spatula often works. Follow the loading by inserting the Venting Ribbon along the inside of the barrel, followed by AirFree™ piston. Carefully press down to move the fluid to the bottom of the barrel and to remove trapped air. While holding the piston in place gently pull the Venting Ribbon from the barrel.

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