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User Manual
Clean the Optics
Clean Chemcassette optics annually or whenever optics verification error occurs. Compressed air is required
1.
Open the Optics Block Gate.
2.
Remove the Chemcassette.
3.
Open the Vertex Cside panel.
4.
Remove tubing (shown in photo) one at the time and blow out with compressed air.
5.
Re-secure side panel and reload the Chemcassette.
CAUTION
Failure to replace and retighten hardware after service can adversely affect instrument performance and
electromagnetic radiation compliance (EMC). Make certain all fasteners are reinstalled and firmly fastened.
NOTE
Remove and clean one port at a time to insure proper orientation of tubing. Do not remove the capillary
tubing (microtubes). After cleaning the Optics, the cleaning counter should be reset to avoid unnecessary
maintenance warning due to Optics cleaning due.