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Evolution One Series Spectrophotometers
Maintenance
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Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide
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Cleaning the Instrument
Clean the exterior of the instrument and the sample and reference compartment interior
periodically. These compartments have a port to allow small amounts of liquid to drain from
the instrument.
To clean the instrument exterior and the sample or reference compartment interior
1. Use a lint-free cloth dampened with a weak solution of detergent and water to wipe the
surface as necessary.
2. Repeat using a cloth dampened with plain water.
3. Dry the surface with another cloth.
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Removing and Installing the Detector Module
Some accessories have a dedicated detector and require removing the instrument detector
module before they can be installed.
Avoid UV radiation hazard in the detector compartment. Protect eyes and skin
from exposure.
To remove the detector module
1. Turn off the spectrophotometer main power switch (on the back panel).
2. Remove the detector access cover. See
3. Loosen the thumbscrew that attaches the detector module to the instrument, and
carefully lift the module straight up.
NOTICE
Do not allow moisture to leak into the instrument interior.
CAUTION
Safety glasses with side shields or goggles with solid side pieces are the only
equipment that provides adequate eye protection against direct and reflected UV light.
NOTICE
Avoid touching the connector pins on the bottom of the detector module.
