Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES User’s Guide
Cleaning
Any spills in the sample compartment should be wiped up
immediately.
The user (or other authorized personnel) must perform the
appropriate decontamination procedure if hazardous material is
spilled on or inside the ICP-OES.
The exterior surfaces of the ICP-OES should be kept clean. All
cleaning should be done with a soft cloth. If necessary, this cloth can
be dampened with water or a mild detergent. Do not use organic
solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
Before using any cleaning agent, procedure or decontamination
method except those specified by Agilent, the user (or other
authorized personnel) should check with your local authorized
Agilent field service engineer or representative to confirm that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Torch Cleaning
See the ICP Expert Help for instructions on how to clean the torch
for organic based samples and have carbon build-up on the injector.
To access the Help, double-click the ICP Expert Help icon on the
computer desktop.
WARNING
Hot Surface and Chemical Hazard
The torch and torch compartment become hot during instrument operation
and remain hot for some time after the instrument has been switched off.
Allow the torch and torch compartment to cool for at least five minutes before
attempting to remove the torch. Use heat-resistant gloves.
Nitric and hydrochloric acids are very corrosive and can cause severe burns
when they come into contact with the skin. It is essential that appropriate
protective clothing be worn at all times when handling these acids. If acid
contacts the skin, wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical
attention immediately.
