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Care and Maintenance
7.1 Daily Maintenance
XRF analyzers are precision instruments which require close attention to the maintenance. Here are
some suggestions to help you prolong the service life.
1)
The instrument should be operated and kept by the specialized personnel. Any other
person cannot access, operate or move the instrument without permission.
2)
Do not attempt to make disassemble or modify this instrument. Unauthorized servicing
may damage the instrument.
3)
During uses, storage and transport of the instrument, be especially careful to avoid
knocking, and damages to the surface or internal wiring.
4)
During measurement, avoid interferences from electric motor, shocking, electric welding
equipment, electromagnetic, high voltage and other sources.
5)
Keep the instrument away from dust, dirt or extreme temperatures which may cause poor
performance or internal damage.
6)
Keep the instrument dry. Minerals in rain, humidity and liquid can corrode electronic
circuits.
7)
Do not use harsh chemicals or strong detergents to clean the instrument. Wipe dust off the
cover with soft cloth. Clean dirt gently with cotton balls dampened with alcohol.
8)
When the instrument will not be used for a period, cover it with dust cover and place it in
a dry and well ventilated safe place.
9)
For long-term normal operation, the parameters need to be tested regularly and make
adjustments.
7.2 Periodic Maintenance
Followings are items require periodic maintenance.
Maintenance
Frequency
Clean and dry the cover and nosepiece
Once a week
Peak drift correction (Initialization)
Once a week
7.3 Storage
The instrument should be placed in an environment free of accumulated dust, as the dust
may pollute the optics system and thereby lead to inaccurate outcome even out of service.
The instrument cannot be stored in a place of extremely high temperature. Otherwise, it
will shorten the service life of electronic parts.
The instrument cannot be stored in a place of extremely low temperature. Otherwise,
when the surrounding temperature rises, humid gas will be produced inside the instrument
which may damage the electronic boards.
7.4 Transportation
During transportation, please separate the instrument and the battery and have the instrument
and all its accessories placed in the vacuum carrying case to protect them from water, pressure and
shock.
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