Thermo Scientific iCAP 7000 Series Manual page 51

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Warning: Failure to maintain your chiller with the appropriate cooling fluid may
cause internal damage to your instrument.
An effective maintenance plan would include replacing the cooling fluid with new fluid at least
once every six months depending on the usage of your instrument, and also to ensure that any
air filters and water filters a kept clean. Refer to chiller manufacturers documentation for
more information.
8.2.2 Water Filter
The water filter fitted between the chiller and the iCAP inlet must be checked for cleanliness to
prevent loss of instrument performance. If the filter appears dirty, flush out your chiller and clean
the filter.
8.2.3 Gas Filters
Gas filters fitted to your purge and plasma gas inlets must be checked for cleanliness to prevent
loss of instrument performance. If the filters appear dirty, replace them and check the quality of
your gas supplies.
8.2.4 Sprint Valve (optional hardware)
Routine maintenance of the Sprint Valve rapid sample introduction system consists of daily and
weekly cleaning of specific components. Routine maintenance also includes checking sprint valve
components for leaks or other damage. Additional periodic maintenance tasks may be required,
including replacement of the following components: peristaltic pump tubing, rinse tubing, and
sample probe.
8.2.4.1 Regular Inspection of Components{ XE "inspection" }
The procedure for cleaning the sprint valve, inspection for leaks and replacing damaged
components is detailed below.
It is important to verify that all system components are in good working order and are undamaged
prior to operation.
Visually inspect these components:
Valve/pump module:
6-port valve
Vacuum pump ports
Peristaltic pump on the autosampler
Tubing— pay special attention to all tubing to ensure that no kinks exist, as this condition will
impair proper performance of the Sprint Valve system by reducing flow rates. Check that
tubing is not rubbing against moving parts.
Cables
If you detect a leak or other damage to any Sprint Valve Rapid Sample Introduction System
component, you must replace it.
8.2.4.2 Cleaning the System{ XE "cleaning" }
Cleaning the Sprint Valve Rapid Sample Introduction System is a primary maintenance task.
Failure to do so regularly causes increased wear and reduces the system's life.
The Sprint Valve must be cleaned daily to protect the instrument, prevent damage and extend its
life. Follow appropriate Health and Safety procedures dependent on the chemicals and samples
used.
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