Maintaining Your Instrument
Regenerating the Desiccant
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Nicolet iS20 User Guide
Thermo Scientific
2. Lift the saturated desiccant canisters out of your instrument and install the new desiccant
canisters.
3. Use the 4-in-1 tool to install the desiccant cover, and then replace the 4-in-1 tool in its
compartment and close the tool compartment door.
Regenerating the Desiccant
When the desiccant canisters must be replaced, you can contact us to order new desiccant
canisters, or you can dry and reuse the saturated canisters according to the following
instructions.
Time needed:
3 hours
Tools needed:
• Vented oven
• Insulated cloth or hot pad
CAUTION
The contents of the desiccant canisters could be harmful if ingested. If you
discard the saturated desiccant canisters, make sure they are properly disposed of.
NOTICE
If the humidity indicator has turned white or does not return to blue after
the desiccant has been replaced, you must replace the humidity indicator.
Note
If you need to replace the humidity indicator, you must order new desiccant
canisters. A new humidity indicator is included with the new desiccant canisters.
