Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Agilent 240/280 Series AA (including Zeeman)
WARNING
Sharp objects
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz parts to
prevent breakage and cuts.
Schedule
Daily
Check that the exhaust system has positive extraction
Check the gas supplies
Check all hoses and connections for damage, leaks and wear
Empty the drain vessel
Clean the instrument
Clean the burner (Flame systems only)
Rinse out the spray chamber and liquid trap (Flame systems only)
Check graphite components including the shroud, electrode, and tube
(Furnace/Zeeman systems only)
Clean the electrodes (Furnace/Zeeman systems only)
Replace the tube if necessary (Furnace/Zeeman systems only)
Weekly
Check for o-ring deterioration:
Three o-rings inside the burner, spray chamber, and the bung (see Figure 4)
Two o-rings that seal the gas inlets to the spray chamber (see Figure 5)
NOTE
Always ensure the sealing surfaces are clean and free of debris before re-inserting
the component.
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