Thermo Scientific iS5N Series User Manual page 52

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Maintenance
Installing or Replacing Hardware
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NOTICE Never touch a source element with your bare fingers. Skin oils or other
deposits on the element will shorten its life. Always use clean finger cots, gloves, or
clean laboratory tissue when handling a source element.
9. Insert the new source.
Make sure the three captive screws are straight and then slowly insert the source into the
cavity until the source mount is flush with the instrument. Tighten the screws to secure
the source and snap the bale into its storage position.
10. Carefully return the instrument to its upright position and reconnect the cables you
removed.
11. If your instrument is not purged, replace the desiccant. See
instructions.
12. Plug in the power cord to the instrument, turn on the power switch and start OMNIC
software.
13. Wait until the power indicator stops flashing.
14. Enter the serial number for the new source in OMNIC software.
Choose Advanced Diagnostics in the Collect menu. The Diagnostics screen appears.
Verify that the new source is working properly. (If it does not work properly, a red slash
mark appears over the Source icon on this screen. Contact Technical Support for
assistance; see Contacting
Click the Installation icon. A diagnostic information screen appears.
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