Routine Maintenance - Agilent Technologies 4100 User Manual

Maintenance, Spare Parts and Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance

The following parts of the MP-AES instrument require routine
maintenance.
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To find instructions on how to perform maintenance procedures
double-click the MP Expert Help desktop icon or, with the MP Expert
software open, press F1 on your keyboard. Expand the 'Maintenance'
section and then select the appropriate topic.
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Check and, if necessary, empty the drain vessel.
Inspect the torch condition and cleanliness. Clean as necessary.
See Page 49.
Clean the surface of your MP-AES instrument (spills should be
cleaned up immediately).
Inspect the pump tubing and replace if it has lost its elasticity.
Unclip the pump tubes when the pump is not in use.
Inspect the spray chamber for cleanliness. Clean as necessary.
See Page 50.
Clean the nebulizer.
Inspect the pre-optics window for cleanliness. Clean or replace
as necessary.
Clean the air inlet filter on top of your MP-AES instrument.
Perform an MP-AES instrument calibration.
Inspect the external gas supply system for leaks including the
tubing connected to the MP-AES instrument. Replace any
damaged, leaking or worn components.
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