Maintenance
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Plasma Induction Plates
Regularly inspect the plasma induction plates. They should not show any signs of
deforming or pitting.
If your lab has high humidity, check the plasma induction plates to make sure they
are dry. Use a soft dry cloth to dry the plasma induction plates if necessary. To
replace and adjust the plasma induction plates refer to the procedure, see Replacing
the Plasma Induction Plates on page 230.
Removing the Injector
Once the spray chamber has been removed, the injector can be removed without
removing the entire torch assembly. To do this procedure follow these steps.
1. Turn off the plasma if it is on.
If the plasma has been on, the torch glass will be very hot and can
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cause serious burns. Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma
before you begin these maintenance procedures.
Warning
Avertissement: Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera
très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves. Attendez cinq minutes
après avoir éteint le plasma avant de commencer ces procédures
d'entretien.
2.
Pull out the locking pin.