Maintenance
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Nebulizer
Check that the nebulizer is not clogged and that the sample capillary tubing is clean
and in good condition. Flush the nebulizer daily with deionized water.
Peristaltic Pump and Drain
Inspect the pump tubing before operating and after every few hours of use. Replace
the tubing when flat spots develop (approximately every eight hours of use). Refer
to the section on the peristaltic pump for the appropriate tubing for different solvents.
When the pump is not in use, release the pressure plate and release the tubing to
prevent flat spots from forming. If you are planning to leave the pressure plate
clamped overnight, we recommended that you use the
TubingSaver
feature.
To enable to
TubeSaver
feature start up the WinLab32 Software. Go to the Options
menu and select
Pump
from the dropdown menu. In the Pump screen select a
checkmark in the
Enable TubingSaver
box.
Always remove the sample capillary or the autosampler probe from the solution it is
in when you are finished using the pump. Otherwise, the solution will siphon into the
spray chamber and flood it.
Be sure the drain tubing is firmly attached to the spray chamber and liquid flows
smoothly through the pump. Keep the drain tubing clear of debris. Empty the drain
bottle as needed.
Caution
T
o extend the life and aid in preventing devitrification of glassware, it is
necessary to remove all traces of alkali on glassware caused by handling it
with bare hands. To remove the alkali, wipe the glassware clean with
cotton wool dipped in alcohol.
Caution
When the humidity in your lab is high, water can condense on the plasma
induction plates when the torch is not in operation.
To prevent damage to
the plasma induction plates, use a soft dry cloth to gently dry the
plasma induction plates before igniting the torch.
Be careful not to
change the position of the plasma induction plates.
Summary of Contents for OPTIMA 8000
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