Cleaning The Instrument Externally - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

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Performing Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Instrument Externally

Cleaning the Instrument Externally
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Normal usage of the TRACE 1600/1610 can cause the exterior to get dirty.
WARNING It is your responsibility to avoid that dangerous liquids, materials or both,
seeping inside the GC during operation and maintenance.
Solvents must not be used. Do not spray on electrical parts.
 To clean the instrument externally
1. Place the GC in stand-by condition.
2. Press the Maintenance button to cool down the GC, or switch off the heated zones
manually.
3. Power off the GC.
a. Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the
position O.
b. Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector on the back of the GC, and
from the wall outlet.
4. If external modules are present, unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector of
each module, and from the wall outlet.
5. Externally clean the instrument with a soap and water solution, or with a household
non-abrasive product.
• Pay special attention when cleaning the back side of the instrument. Do not spray,
but clean using a cloth imbued with the same substance.
• Carefully avoid seeping of the products used inside the instrument, particularly when
cleaning the grid of the back panel.
• If you just suspect that a substance used for cleaning or a product submitted to
analysis has penetrated inside the instrument, immediately shut down the
instrument, and call an authorized customer support engineer for proper actions.
The service engineer must be fully informed on the nature of the concerned
substance.
In the event that a hazardous material is spilled on or in the instrument, clean the
spill according to the procedures reported in the Material Data Sheet for that
substance.
6. Dry with a clean cloth.
7. If external modules are present, plug the power cable to the AC Input connector of each
module, and to the wall outlet.
8. Power on the GC.
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