Maintenance; Cautions For Routine Operation; Cleaning The Sample Chamber - Jasco V-530 Hardware/Function Manual

4 Maintenance

This section contains instructions on how to clean the sample chamber when a
sample is spilt, how to run the performance check to see if the instrument is
operating normally, and on replacing consumables.
Give consideration to the environment in which the instrument is to be operated.
Keep the instrument and surrounding area clean so that the spectrophotometer
may be used in a stabilized condition over a long period.
Note1: The operating procedure varies with the type of instrument. Operation is
described by instrument type.
instrument.
Note2: It is recommended that the validation program (optional) is used for the
performance check.

4.1 Cautions for Routine Operation

(1) Before operating the instrument, allow the instrument to warm-up for at least
15 minutes after turning the power on.
(2) Do not place anything on the instrument.
(3) When measurement is complete, remove the sample from the sample
chamber.

4.2 Cleaning the Sample Chamber

If a sample is spilt in the sample chamber, quickly wipe up the spillage with
gauze or similar material, remove the sample chamber, and clean it using the
following procedure.
CAUTION: Use ethanol to clean the sample chamber. Do not use other types
of organic solvent as this may remove the instrument paint.
(1) Removing the sample chamber
a) Open the sample chamber lid and loosen the two fixing screws on the
front underside of the sample chamber by hand (see Fig. 3.1 or Fig. 3.3).
b) Pull the sample chamber toward you a little and lift to remove the sample
chamber holder along with the cell holders.
(2) Cleaning the sample chamber
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