Agilent Technologies 5100 ICP-OES User Manual page 3

Agilent 5100/5110 and 5800/5900 ICP-OES Easy-fit Fully Demountable Torch User Guide
Disassembly of the fully demountable torch
WARNING Hot Surfaces
The torch and torch compartment become extremely hot during instrument
operation and remain hot for some time after the plasma has been switched off.
Allow the torch and torch compartment to cool for at least five minutes before
attempting to remove the torch.
Using a muffle furnace or portable handheld propane torch for carbon removal
will heat the injector to very high temperatures. Always wear appropriate safety
equipment when handling heated torch components.
WARNING Corrosive Liquids
Acids, corrosive substances or other hazardous chemical residues may be
present on the torch components and can cause severe burns when they come
into contact with the skin. The cleaning procedure involves the use of other
hazardous or corrosive chemicals. Appropriate protective clothing must be
worn at all times when handling the torch components and the cleaning
chemicals. If acids or the cleaning chemicals contact the skin, wash off with
copious amounts of water and seek medical attention immediately.
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Open the torch loader and remove the torch from the instrument.
2
Unscrew the locking nut on the base of the torch and remove the injector by gently pulling on the ball
joint.
3
Remove the quartz outer tube-set from the top of the torch base. If the top seal is dislodged with the
quartz outer tube-set, slide the seal away from the Torch base to remove
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