Clean the Optics
Clean Chemcassette® optics annually or whenever optics verification error occurs.
Compressed air is required or per the locations PM schedule.
1. Make sure the Analyzer is out of Monitor Mode.
2. Open the Optics Block Gate.
3. Remove the Chemcassette® by releasing and pulling out the analyzer.
4. Open the Vertex™ VC4 Analyzer side panel.
5. Remove tubing (shown in photo) one at the time and blow out with compressed air.
6. Re-secure side panel and reload the Chemcassette®.
NOTE
Remove and clean one port at a time to insure proper orientation of tubing. Do not remove the capillary
tubing (microtubes). After cleaning the Optics, the cleaning counter should be reset to avoid unnecessary
maintenance warning due to Optics cleaning due. (See "Adjust the Optics" above for more information.)
Failure to replace and retighten hardware after service can adversely affect instrument performance and electromagnetic
radiation C (EMC). Make certain all fasteners are reinstalled and firmly fastened.
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