Maintenance
Remove and Replace the Crystal Plate
The crystal plate should be replaced every 12 to 18 months or as needed.
WARNING
Avoid toxic inhalation and ingestion.
Zinc selenide (ZnSe) is toxic. Refer to the manufacturer's ZnSe Safety Data
Sheet at www.specac.com for handling and exposure controls.
Wear protective gloves when cleaning or replacing the crystal plate.
NOTICE
Take care to prevent anything from falling into the instrument when the cover is removed.
MATERIALS NEEDED
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3/32" hex key
Remove the crystal plate
1. Remove the dust cover from the crystal.
2. Using the 3/32" hex key, completely loosen the three screws holding the crystal plate to the
instrument.
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Nicolet Summit OA Spectrometer User Guide
Thermo Scientific
