Maintenance
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10.1.8.3
Removing the crucible tray
The tray must be removed in order to clean the area beneath the tray.
Proceed as follows to remove the tray on the analyzer and to clean the area beneath the tray:
1. Turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 0
2. Wait until the analyzer has cooled down sufficiently.
The following diagram shows the tray on the analyzer:
Fig. 22: Removing the tray on the analyzer
3. Lift the tray (
1
) out of the furnace bell (
3
). If it is difficult to release this, perform steps 4 to 8,
otherwise continue with step 9.
4. If the sample stand is difficult to lift, unscrew the guide (2) from the bell (3) using a 24 mm
wrench.
5. Twist the guide out completely.
6. Using a tool, remove the tray from the guide
7. Clean the thread on the furnace bell (
3
) and on the nut (
2
).
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the thread.
8. After cleaning, screw the guide (
2
) into the bell (
3
).
9. Clean the tray (
1
) (e.g. with a dry cloth) and inset it again.
10. Turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 1.
The area beneath the tray on the analyzer has been cleaned.
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