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Preparing the System
Emergency shutdown
If a situation arises where you have to shut down the system quickly and you do
not have time to carry out the correct procedure, you can use the procedure
described below.
Note: This procedure is for use in an emergency only. Do not use it as a routine
shutdown procedure.
1. Switch off the spectrometer at the operational on/off switch on the front panel.
2. Shut down the gases to the spectrometer at source.
When you return to the spectrometer, proceed as follows to shut down the system
properly:
3. If you were previously running concentrated salt solutions, organic solvents,
or solutions containing cyanide, copper, silver, or mercury:
1. Remove the burner head (see the Burner System User's Guide).
2. Pour a large quantity of deionized water slowly through the neck of the
4. Check the burner head.
If there are deposits along the slot, clean the burner head (see the Burner
System User's Guide).
5. Reinstall the burner head.
6. Switch on and set up the spectrometer system.
7. Ignite the flame.
8. Extinguish the flame properly.
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