Checking And Changing The Purge Gas Filter - Thermo Scientific Nicolet iZ10 User Manual

1.—Place the saturated desiccant canisters in a vented oven at 150 ºC (about 300 ºF) for
three hours.
Caution: To avoid a burn hazard, use an insulated cloth or hot pad to handle the heated
desiccant canisters, and always wait until the canisters have cooled to room temperature
before you reinstall them in your instrument.
2.—Use an insulated cloth or hot pad to remove the desiccant canisters from the oven.
Allow the canisters to cool on the hot pad or cloth, and do not attempt to handle or install
them until they have cooled to room temperature. As soon as the canisters reach room
temperature, however, you must either install them in your instrument or seal them in an
airtight container or bag. Otherwise, they will absorb moisture from the air in the room
and quickly become saturated again.

Checking and changing the purge gas filter

You should check the purge filter occasionally to make sure it is clean and dry. (The drawing
below shows where the purge filter is located.)
If the filter is green, it does not need to be replaced. If it is yellow, or otherwise discolored,
replace it according to the following procedure.
Notice: We recommend that you maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge your instrument
at all times. Equipment damage due to failure to maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge is
not covered under the warranty. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact
us.
Time needed: 5 minutes or less
Tools needed: None
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