DDS CALORIMETERS OPERATIONS MANUAL V1.1
2022
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When to change consumables:
VESSEL CLEANING:
After each sample: wipe the vessel clean with paper towel
LARGE LID O-RING (3K-4-016) :
Worst conditions:
2-5 samples
Average conditions: 40-50 samples
Good conditions:
100+ samples
CENTRE ELECTRODE (3K-4-036):
20-50 samples
OUTSIDE ELECTRODE (3K-4-037):
30-120 samples
TOP & BOTTOM O-RINGS (3K-4-022):
Worst conditions:
2-5 samples
Average conditions: 40-50 Samples
Good Conditions:
100+ samples
CAL3K-AP O-rings:
3K-AP NOZZEL O-RINGS (3K-1-080):
Worst conditions:
10-20 samples
Average conditions: 20-50 samples
3K-AP NOZZLE O-RING (3K-4-107):
Worst conditions:
50-100 samples
FAN CLEANING:
WEEKLY to MONTHLY depending residue build up
CRUCIBLE (3K-4-047):
When weight loss >10%
When bottom distorts and becomes completely discoloured
DEFLECTOR PLATE (3K-4-005):
30-150 samples
Weekly to Monthly, or when centre electrode O-ring is
changed. Wipe top of deflector plate clean weekly.
FILLING STATION NOZZLE O-RING
(3K-3-29):
50-100 samples