Micromeritics Gemini VII 2390 Confirm Installation Instructions And Checklist page 60

Cleaning and Labeling Sample Tubes
3. Using 5 grams of Alconox
the reservoir of the ultrasonic unit with enough water to cover the sample tubes and filler
rods. Make sure the detergent is dissolved before placing the sample tubes and filler rods
into the water. If too much detergent is used, it may be difficult to rinse from the sample
tubes.
4. Fill the sample tubes with warm water and place them in the reservoir of the ultrasonic
cleaning unit. Turn on the ultrasonic cleaning unit. Leave the glassware in the unit until
the walls of the tubes are free of sample residue.
5. Using rubber gloves, remove the sample tubes from the reservoir.
6. Clean the interior of the sample tubes with the brush supplied in the accessories kit.
7. Rinse the sample tubes thoroughly with hot water, then with isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
If isopropyl alcohol or acetone is not available, deionized water may be used to rinse
the sample tubes.
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(or other suitable detergent) per 500 mL of warm water, fill
Gemini VII 2390 Confirm Installation Instructions and Checklist
Gemini VII 2390 Confirm
Feb 09