Thermo Scientific iCAP 7000 Series Manual page 52

iCAP Customer Familiarisation Manual
8.2.4.3 Daily External Cleaning
The Sprint Valve is often operated in environments where spills and exposure to vapors is
common. Good maintenance requires that you clean the system daily.
8.2.4.4 Cleaning the 6-Port Valve
It will be necessary to periodically disassemble the 6-port valve and clean the inside to prolong
the life of the valve. Cleaning must be done in a clean area to prevent contamination of the valve.
NOTE
It is recommended to clean the 6-port valve every 20,000 cycles, or approximately every 1-2
weeks. However, the frequency of cleaning interval will vary depending on application.
The valve head should be cleaned regularly as part of the routine maintenance of the sample
introduction components; spray chamber, nebulizer etc. To clean the valve, complete the
following steps:
To clean the valve head start by removing all of the tubing connectors from the 6 port valve:
Use the 7/64 hexagonal key provided to remove the three screws in the front of the valve:
NOTE
Do not remove the valve body from the instrument as it will lose its position and will need
retraining using the home valve function in the sprint valve Configurator software.
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