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Nebuliser blocked.
Check the nebuliser performance as defined in
Section 6.2, Weekly maintenance.
Flame temperature not correctly set.
Ensure the
fuel
valve is correctly set for the
element being determined, refer to Section 4.2.
7.4
Non-linear results
Possible cause
Solution
Nebuliser blocked.
Check the nebuliser performance as defined in
Section 6.2, Weekly maintenance.
Contaminated deionised water.
Make up new standards in fresh water.
Incorrect dilution or incorrect
calibration standard used.
Prepare fresh dilutions of the calibration standard.
Flame temperature not correctly set.
Ensure the
fuel
valve is correctly set for the
element being determined, refer to Section 4.2.
Instrument not draining adequately.
the drain trap is at the correct level.
7.5
Flame will not light
Possible cause
Solution
Fill with deionised water.
Fuel cylinder empty or regulator
pressures incorrectly set.
Replace cylinder or reset regulator.
Inadequate air supply.
Check air connection to the rear panel and the operation
of the compressor.
Propane/butane fuel restrictor
blocked.
clear the blockage as this will result in damage to the
restrictor.
7.6
No electrical power
Possible cause
Solution
AC supply not fully engaged.
Check the power lead is correctly inserted.
AC supply not available.
Check mains supply.
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