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ASX-112FR Autosampler Operator's Manual
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Autosampler
Remove the short rack adapter plate (if using) by removing the four corner
screws.
5
Be sure to keep the screws with the adapter plate for reinstallation.
Remove the three screws holding the rotary tray in place and gently lift the
rotary tray up and off the two placement pegs.
6
Be sure to keep the screws with the rotary tray if planning to reinstall.
Wipe the spill tray clean before replacing the rotary tray.
7
Replace the rotary tray by aligning the placement pegs with the two peg holes
in the bottom of the rotary tray.
8
Replace the three screws holding the rotary tray in place.
9
Replace the short rack adapter plate, if using short racks, with the four corner
screws provided.
10
Replacing the Rinse Station
Cleaning the ASX-112FR autosampler rinse station and the rinse alignment
block after use extends its life and makes frequent replacement unnecessary.
However, if the rinse station requires replacement, complete the following
steps:
Shut down and unplug the autosampler power cord.
1
Remove the cover.
2
Remove all sample and standard vials and the sample rack.
3
Restore power to the autosampler.
4
Ensure that the rinse system is fully drained to prevent any solution spills that
may be hazardous to personnel or may damage electronic components (see
5
"Shutting Down the Autosampler" on page 50).
a. (Peristaltic pump-equipped models)
i. Drain the rinse system by removing the rinse solution uptake
tubing from the rinse solution source. Allow the pump system to
run until all solution drains from the tube attached to the rinse
station outlet.
ii. After the rinse station has been pumped empty and the power
turned off, place the uptake tubing into a clean waste container.
Release the peristaltic pump pressure shoes from contact with the
pump tubing by disengaging their latches, allowing any remaining
rinse solution that may be trapped in the rinse system to drain to
the waste containers. (Be sure to re-engage the pressure shoe
latches and return the rinse solution uptake and drain tubing to
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