Agilent Technologies 5800 ICP-OES, User Manual

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Installation
28 Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide
WARNING
Chemical Hazard
Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and strong alkali solutions 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.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the torch, always take care when handling or storing it.
To prevent damage to the instrument, do not use the torch if it is damaged or
wet.
Figure 3. Demountable torch where: 1. Torch, 2. Top seal and 3. Torch body
Assembly of the semi-demountable torch
To assemble the torch:
1 Place the top seal back on the quartz tube-set, slide the clean seal back onto
the tube-set from the bottom end, making sure the top flat face of the seal is
positioned facing the top of the tube-set. See Figure 4.
3
2
1