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Maintenance
Replacing the Deuterium Arc Background Corrector
Lamp
Since the instrument cover will be removed, this procedure should be done by a
skilled person who is trained in the servicing of optical and electrical
components and is aware of the hazards of high voltage electronics.
WARNING
Equipment Needed
You'll need to gather the following items in order to replace the deuterium lamp:
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the deuterium arc lamp - P/N B315-0160
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ultraviolet-absorbing safety glasses
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flat bladed screwdriver
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phillips head screwdriver
Removing the Deuterium Lamp Assembly
1. Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the E-Box.
Wait a sufficient amount of time for the background corrector lamp to cool
before replacing it.
The lamp is very hot after use.
WARNING
2. Swing open the lamp compartment door.
3. Locate the deuterium lamp assembly in the instrument (it is inside the large rectangular
block to the right of the lamp compartment).
4. Unscrew the 4 corner phillips screws that hold the deuterium lamp plate in place. Don't
let any of the 4 screws drop into the instrument.
5. Carefully lift the assembly away from the housing and unplug the deuterium connector.
6. Remove the assembly completely from the instrument and place it on the lab bench.
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