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If you are not using hazardous solutions in the spray chamber, leave the vapor
vent free.
Drain tube
The drain tube is a plastic tube which screws into the bottom of the nebulizer
block to drain waste solution into the liquid trap. It should be inspected regularly to
ensure it is clean and free from blockages.
Float
For products with serial numbers 0110xxxx and later, the float is captive to the
drain tube. When the float and tube are present, and the trap is filled to the correct
Fill the liquid trap with the solvent (Page 68), a magnet in the float triggers an
interlock which enables the burner to ignite.
For instructions on how to set up the nebulizer to suit your analytical requirements,
refer to Nebulizer setup- see Page 81.
Spray chamber
Figure 9. Nebulizer/spray chamber components
The spray chamber attaches to the rear of the nebulizer block via a bayonet ('twist
and lock') mount and connects with the burner. Combustible gases and sample
solution are mixed in the spray chamber before passing through the burner slot for
consumption in the flame.
The spray chamber contains the following components:
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mixing paddles
pressure relief bung (also called the spray chamber bung).
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