Replacing Sample Compartment Windows - Thermo Scientific iS5N Series User Manual

Replacing Sample Compartment Windows

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Related Topics
• Setting Purge Gas Controls
• Replacing the Desiccant
• Checking and Changing the Purge Gas Filter
Your instrument has windows on both sides of the sample compartment that seal the
spectrometer from moisture and other contaminants in the room atmosphere. The windows
must be installed, even if your system is purged.
The sample compartment windows are made of quartz. The windows should be clear and
clean (no fingerprints).
NOTICE
• Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the sample compartment windows.
• Windows can be scratched and ruined very easily. Do not touch or attempt to clean
them. Dust will not affect the signal, but fingerprints can degrade the performance of
the instrument and permanently damage mirrors or windows. If you wish to remove
dust from a mirror or window, blow it off with a gentle stream of clean, dry air or
nitrogen (Do not use compressed air from a can or contaminants may cause damage.)
• Replace sample compartment windows only with replacement parts supplied by us.
Time needed: 10 minutes
Tools needed:
• iS5 series window replacement tool (provided)
• iS5N sample compartment window replacement kit (contains 2 quartz windows)
• latex gloves
Installing or Replacing Hardware
Window replacement tool
Replacement windows
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