Perkin-Elmer TITAN MPS, User Manual

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Maintenance
the port using the re-assembly tool. If the tube is cross-threaded, both the tube and
the piston must be replaced.
Insert the glass prism into the top of the cap. The long end of the prism should face
the optical port (the hole opposite the Gas Containment Manifold tube). Tighten
the prism set screw and the re-assembly is complete.
Anytime a DPC cap is disassembled and re-assembled a pressure calibration is
required. See Pressure Calibration on page 69.
Turntable System
To clean the Gas Containment Manifold and turntable in the event a rupture disc
has vented, perform the following procedure:
1. Wait until the vessels have had a chance to cool and any gasses in the Gas
Containment Manifold have had a chance to dissipate before opening the lid.
2. Carefully remove all vessels from the oven and open them in a hood as normal.
Be aware that if the remaining vessels have the same sample type and reagents
as the vessel that vented, they will also be under high pressure.
3. Remove the gas Containment Manifold and then lift out the turntable.
4. Rinse all components clean and allow them to dry.
5. Reinstall the turntable and Gas Containment Manifold.
Switching Turntable Configurations
The Titan MPS allows quick and easy switching between the 8 position and 16
position configurations. To do this, simply remove all the vessels, lift off, the Gas
Containment Manifold and lift out the turntable. Place the new turntable in place
in the oven cavity, ensuring it is centered correctly and is engaged with the keyed
drive at its base. Place the matching Gas Containment manifold in place and the
system is ready to go.