Cleaning The Burner Chamber - PerkinElmer aanalyst 200 User Manual

Cleaning the Burner Chamber

NOTE: Do not scrape the plastic components with metal tools. Do not soak the burner chamber in acid
or use abrasive cleaner.
1. Remove the burner system from the atomizer compartment and take the burner chamber
apart.
2. Clean the burner chamber and flow spoiler with a soft brush and a mild laboratory detergent
solution.
3. Clean the inside of the burner end cap with a soft brush and a mild laboratory detergent
solution.
4. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with deionized water.
5. Reassemble the burner system.
Cleaning the burner chamber after use with organic solvents
If you aspirate aqueous samples immediately after organic samples (e.g. oils or MIBK extracts),
the absorption signals can be noisy and erratic. After aspirating organic samples, perform the
procedure below to prevent contamination of subsequent aqueous samples.
1. Aspirate for 5 minutes an organic solvent that is miscible with the samples that have just been
aspirated.
2. Aspirate methanol or another solvent miscible with both the organic solvent and water, for 5
minutes.
3. Aspirate 1% nitric acid solution for 5 minutes.
4. Flush the drain tube thoroughly with water. Empty the collection vessel and refill with water.
Dispose of hazardous or corrosive solutions properly and observe local codes concerning the
effect of the waste on the environment.
NOTE: Dispose of hazardous or corrosive solutions properly and refer to your local safety regulations
for proper disposal procedures.
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