“Clean APM” - Moves APM forward and lowers the pressure head.
“APM Home” - Raises pressure head and homes APM.
9.
Use the “+/-” keys to highlight “Clean APM”.
10.
Press the ENTER key. The pressure device will move forward. Once the device reaches the front of
the instrument, it will vibrate for about 3 seconds and then lower the pressure device.
11.
Once the pressure device is lowered and no movement of device components can be heard, remove
the back cover of the APM.
12.
Hold the front cover of the pressure device and lift upward. The underside of the ActiVent will be
exposed.
13.
Use a damp cloth to clean the pressure device, inside and out, as well as the o-rings.
14.
Once the pressure device is cleaned, lower the pressure assembly onto the track. Ensure that the
pressure device is properly aligned on the track.
15.
Use the “+/-” keys to highlight “APM Home”. The pressure head will raise and return to the Home
position
Stirring Verification – to be done WEEKLY
1.
Place empty vessel with stir bar into the attenuator (do not install cap).
NOTE: Depending on the viscosity of the sample, a reaction mixture can be prepared and the above
procedure can be used to determine if the sample is adequately stirring.
2.
Log-in to the Discover as a user with Administrative privileges.
3.
Press the HOME key to display the “Discover Home” screen.
4.
Press the “+/-“ keys to highlight “Administrative Functions”.
5.
Press the ENTER key.
6.
Press the right ARROW key one time to display the “Administration” screen.
7.
Press the ENTER key.
8.
Press the right ARROW key 4 times to display the “Maintenance 5” screen.
9.
Press the “+/-” keys to highlight “Test Stirring”.
10.
Press the ENTER key. The stirring speed will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
11.
Press the “+/-“ keys to change the stirring speed to High, Medium, Low and Off.
NOTE: If stirring does not occur, try using a larger/stronger stir bar.
NOTE: The prepared sample can be used to determine adequate stirring speed for each sample.
NOTE: If stirring does not work properly, contact CEM Service:
.
IR Temperature Verification with Water – to be done MONTHLY
1.
Create the following method using the document,
CEM Synergy–D Software Operating Procedures
in
the section “Create New Methods.”
