Maintenance and care
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Edition 05/2014
PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
Recirculating chiller
Coolant tank
Check coolant level at the
tank level indicator and
replenish
After replacement, otherwise monthly
Replenish on reaching the minimum
level
Air filter
Clean
Check monthly for soiling,
cleaned if soiled
Foam sieve in the
tank
Check for deposits and
clean
Monthly
Coolant
Replace
Annually
8.2
Base device maintenance
8.2.1
Cleaning the demountable torch
CAUTION! Breakage of glass!
Wear glass handling gloves while dismantling and assembling the torch. You will have a better
grip on the glass parts and minimize the risk of injury due in case of breakage of glass!
CAUTION! Risk of burns!
Plasma is extremely hot. Wait for approx. 5 min after extinguishing the plasma before you
dismantle the torch!
The torch must be cleaned in case of visible soiling (deposits or scaling). Depending on the
sample matrix, this may have to be performed on a daily basis or in much longer intervals
(monthly).
1. Pull out the spring bolt at the height adjustment
and allow the carriage with the torch on the
adjusting rail to slide carefully down.
2. Remove the fork clamp and take off the spray
chamber.
Carefully place the spray chamber to one side.
