PerkinElmer TORION T-9, User Manual

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Performing a System Blank Run . 61
2. Without placing a sample on the SPME syringe select the Start Run button on the Home
screen.
The injection instructions will appear.
3. The system will automatically start a run. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the injection process.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Make certain that the SPME fiber is retracted into the Custodion
syringe needle, before inserting the needle into the injection port.
Be sure the face of the Custodion syringe completely contacts the
contact points as soon as the syringe is inserted.
Be sure the SPME fiber has been retracted into the syringe needle,
before removing the needle from the injection port.
Assurez-vous que la fibre SPME est rétractée dans l'aiguille de la
seringue Custodion, avant d'insérer l'aiguille dans l'orifice
d'injection.
Assurez-vous que le visage de la seringue Custodion contacte
complètement les points de contact dès que la seringue est insérée.
Assurez-vous que la fibre SPME a été rétractée dans l'aiguille de la
seringue, avant de retirer l'aiguille du port d'injection.
4. When instructed, remove the Custodion syringe fiber from the injection port.
NOTE: This is called a ‘blank’ Sample run. It is used for the purpose of cleaning the SPME fiber.
If amounts of sample are visible in the results analysis window the SPME syringe is
contaminated. Repeat this operation until no peaks are visible in the ‘blank’ Sample run
results.
5. If no peaks are identified in the summary table as shown below, select Home and then
continue to run the Performance Validation. Refer to the Performance Validation section of
this chapter.
If peaks are identified in the summary table, select
Home and then repeat this procedure.