PerkinElmer AVIO 200, Hardware Manual

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Maintenance
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manufacturer's safety recommendations. These recommendations are normally
provided in a material safety data sheet (MSDS) supplied with the chemical.
If you have been analyzing organic solutions, the spray chamber can be cleaned
using a solvent or diluted soap solution. Be sure to inspect the torch and injector daily
for carbon buildup.
O-rings may be cleaned with soap and water. An ultrasonic bath may be used.
Replace if cracked or worn. A torch O-ring kit is available. See the list of
replacement parts at the end of this chapter.
Replacing the Scott-Type Spray Chamber
See the procedure Connecting the Scott Spray Chamber on page 132.
Cyclonic Spray Chamber
The cyclonic spray chamber is a glass spray chamber. The cyclonic spray chamber
may be used with the concentric glass, low-flow GemCone, and high flow GemCone
nebulizers.
There are two cyclonic spray chambers. The baffled cyclonic spray chamber (Part
No. N0791352) is recommended for all aqueous and most organic solutions. For
really volatile organics, cyclonic spray chamber (Part No. N0777497) can be used.
Removing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber
1. Disconnect the tubing to the cyclonic spray chamber.
Handle the cyclonic spray chamber carefully to avoid breaking the
glassware and possible injury.
Avertissement: Manipuler avec soin la chambre de nébulisation
cyclonique pour éviter de casser la verrerie et des blessures.
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Warning