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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
WARNING
Preventive maintenance intervals may vary depending on frequency of
instrument usage.
Daily Maintenance
See
applicable for additional information on proper maintenance of your equipment.
Weekly Maintenance
See
information on proper maintenance of your equipment.
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The apparatus contains electrical circuits, devices, and
components operating at dangerous voltages. Contact with
these circuits, devices, and components can cause death,
serious injury, or painful electric shock.
"Holder Care"
on page 61 and
• All parts exposed to the dissolution media should be cleaned after each
use. Parts made from stainless steel are particularly susceptible to surface
corrosion if not cleaned thoroughly after use. If any stainless steel parts
show signs of surface discoloration, lightly wipe the surface with a soft
cloth or nonabrasive pad to remove it.
• Carefully wipe the holders after each use.
• Carefully wash the media tubes after each use.
"Water Bath / Acrylic Care"
• Inspect the water bath and heater / circulator tubing for algae or other
materials. If algae is present, change the bath water and add an algaecide.
• If you use a water bath algaecide or clear bath product, ensure it is
compatible with PETG and acrylic.
"Water Bath / Acrylic Care"
on page 62 as applicable for additional
Apparatus 3 / 7 Operator's Manual
on page 62 as