PerkinElmer Spotlight 200, User Manual

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Techniques for Collecting Spectra . 93
6. Look down into the center of the crystal bearing, notice the compression spring and the
plunger retracted and off to one side. Spray methanol into the bore and allow it to drain
from the assembly.
7. Spray methanol in hole above alignment bearing to flush out any free particles.
8. Insert a methanol moistened swab into the larger gap between the bearing and the
retracted plunger and work it all the way around the bore of the bearing.
9. Use a methanol moistened Kimwipe to clean the outside bearing surface, alignment
groove and contact flat opposite the groove on the crystal holder.