Agilent Technologies 4500 Series Operation Manual page 30

Analyzing Samples
To open the sample press:
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Figure 6. Positioning the sample press
In the sample loading and cleaning mode, the sample press should be
in the highest position, so the sample press tip is well above the
diamond window sampling surface (see Figure 7). It is in this
position that the sample mounting area can be easily accessed for
loading the sample into place and for cleaning the sampling surfaces
before the next sample is analyzed.
Only the single reflection ATR version has a sample press device.
NOTE
Sample press
Diamond ATR crystal
Figure 7. Sample press in highest position providing easy access for sample loading and cleaning
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Pull the bottom spring loaded locking pin away from the sample
press body.
Pull the sample press up as far as it can go.
Spring loaded locking pin
Sample press tip
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