RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual page 213

ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Replacing membranes or electrodes,
Remembraning
Step
an electrode
(continued)
Replacing an To replace an electrode, do the following:
electrode
Step
Action
All electrodes:
4.
Press the electrode firmly into the jacket until a click is heard.
Further for the reference electrode:
Check that the old O-ring has been removed and press the electrode
through the protective film covering the electrode jacket.
CAUTION – Safety precautions
Solution is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In
case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
All electrodes:
5.
Remove the membraned electrode from the membrane box.
Further for the reference electrode:
Rinse the electrode with tap water and dry with a lint-free tissue.
Further for pCO
Remove any air bubbles trapped between the electrode tip and the
membrane by pressing the tabs on the electrode jacket and moving the
electrode up and down slightly in the electrolyte until the bubble
disappears.
6.
All electrodes:
7.
Place the electrode into the measuring chamber and close the
electrode connector, pushing on its top until it clicks shut.
8. If no more replacement actions are to be made, mount all covers and
parts, and press Restart.
Action
All electrodes:
1.
Remove the old electrode from the measuring chamber.
2. For the new pH, pCO
2a. Rinse the electrode under tap water.
2b. Shake it to remove excess drops of water. Do not dry the
electrode.
4. All electrodes, except the pH electrode:
Membrane the electrode at once.
Continued
and pO electrodes:
2 2
All electrodes:
Dry the electrode contact.
and pO electrodes only:
2 2
7. Replacements
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