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6 Maintaining the
Autosampler
Routine maintenance of the autosampler includes cleaning of specific
autosampler components. Routine maintenance also includes checking for
leaks or other damage. Additional periodic maintenance tasks may be
required, including replacement of the following autosampler components:
peristaltic pump tubing, rinse tubing, and sample probe.
Discharge static buildup and ground to the autosampler base or cabinet before
CAUTION
performing any maintenance. Do not touch or short-circuit bare contacts, COM1,
Dilutor, or auxiliary ports.
Cleaning the Autosampler
Cleaning the autosampler is the primary maintenance task you perform.
Failure to do so regularly causes increased wear and reduces the
autosampler's life.
You should clean the autosampler regularly to prevent damage and extend its
life. It is especially important to clean up spills and remove contaminants, such
as abrasives, from the autosampler's moving parts. It may also be necessary to
chemically neutralize spills.
SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING
Do not allow any liquid to enter the instrument cabinet other than as
intended through the specified tubing, or come into contact with any
electrical components. The instrument must be thoroughly dry before you
reconnect power, or turn the instrument on.
Use of the autosampler often results in spills on autosampler components such
Routine External Cleaning
as the sample tray. Good maintenance requires that you clean the autosampler.
To do so, complete the following steps:
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