Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System, Operating Manual

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Maintenance
Current Maintenance Program
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Figure 137. Graphite Crucible Removal
1. Cool the furnace to a temperature below 600 °C .
2. Put the ConFlo in standby or close needle valve to IRMS.
3. After reaching the temperature switch Off the flow of helium. Wait approximately five minutes to
depressurize the system.
4. Remove the autosampler.
5. Carefully remove the graphite tube (for example with a pair of tweezers), see A of Figure 137 , and
place it on a clean cloth.
6. Insert the crucible remover inside the graphite crucible. See B in Figure 137 .
7. Pull the graphite crucible out of the reactor. See C in Figure 137 .
8. Drop a new graphite crucible into the reactor, or remove the deposits outside and inside of the
graphite crucible and use it again.
9. Remount the parts proceeding in the reverse order.
 Maintenance measures for pyrolysis unit
To facilitate proper work, adhere to the described maintenance recommendations and procedures.
This will also
increases the life time of the pyrolysis reactor and the furnace heater.
A
Graphite Tube
Graphite Crucible
B C
Crucible Remover Tool