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Perform a Digestion
4.
Load the turntable into the instrument by aligning position “1” with the front of the instrument. The turntable
must be seated down on drive lug.
WARNING
The fully loaded turntable without sample may be heavy (>25 pounds (11 kg)). Use caution when lifting
and loading into the cavity. Do not place fingers beneath the turntable when placing in the cavity.
5.
With the door open, use the Turntable Icon to rotate the turntable. Observe the positioning and balance of the
turntable. Make adjustments by re-seating the turntable if necessary.
Load and Perform a Method
1.
Select/load the method from the directory, One Touch or Classic. See “Methods” section or contact CEM Cor-
poration if assistance is needed creating a new method.
1.1.
To view method parameters, select the method and select the information icon located at the top of
the screen.
2.
Close the instrument door.
3.
Select “Start” to run the method. The instrument will begin the method according to the selected parameters
– initializing, ramping, holding, cooling, etc. Verify that vessel count, type, and position are correct.
CAUTION
Observe the entire digestion sequence when establishing a procedure for the first time.
NOTE
If a run is stopped during the digestion, do not restart the method with hot vessels. Allow vessels to cool
until completion of the cool down time, vent vessels and reseal, and restart method from the beginning.
4.
After completion of the method, permit the vessels to cool in the automated sequence until the vessels cool
for a minimum of 15 minutes.
WARNING
Allow vessels to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before opening the microwave door.
