Model 420 & 425 Flame Photometer
425 91 001
Issue 22
1
st
December 2016
ECN 1410 & 1932
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OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT .................................................................................. 43
6.1
Start Up .................................................................................................................. 43
6.1.1
Compressor Start Up ...................................................................................... 43
6.1.2
Switch On ...................................................................................................... 43
6.1.3
Ignition Successful ......................................................................................... 43
6.2.1
Required Blanking .......................................................................................... 43
6.2.2
Required Calibration ...................................................................................... 44
6.3
Sample Measuring .................................................................................................. 45
6.3.1
Measuring in Peak mode ................................................................................ 45
6.3.2
Measuring in Continuous mode ...................................................................... 45
6.4
Automatic operation ............................................................................................... 45
6.5
Sample Numbering ................................................................................................. 46
6.5.1
Reset of sample number .................................................................................. 46
6.5.2
Repeat sample ................................................................................................ 46
6.5.3
QC sample ...................................................................................................... 46
6.6
Shutdown Procedure ............................................................................................... 46
7
OPERATING HINTS, PRECAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS............................................... 47
7.1
Hints ...................................................................................................................... 47
7.2
Operational Precautions and Limitations ................................................................ 47
7.3
Hazards .................................................................................................................. 48
7.4
Measuring Calcium ................................................................................................ 48
8
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES....................................................... 49
8.1
General................................................................................................................... 49
8.2
Daily Maintenance ................................................................................................. 49
8.3
Weekly Maintenance .............................................................................................. 49
8.4
Monthly Maintenance ............................................................................................. 49
8.5
Six Monthly Maintenance ....................................................................................... 50
8.6
Nebuliser ................................................................................................................ 50
8.6.1
Operational Check .......................................................................................... 50
8.6.2
Cleaning the Nebuliser ................................................................................... 51
8.7
Cleaning the Mixing Chamber, Burner and Drain .................................................. 52
8.8
Cleaning the Filters and Glass Chimney ................................................................. 53
8.9
Deproteinising or Disinfecting Procedure ............................................................... 54
9
ACCESSORIES, CONSUMABLES & SPARE PARTS ..................................................... 55
9.1
Ordering Information ............................................................................................. 55
9.2
Spares and Accessories ........................................................................................... 55
9.3
Reagents ................................................................................................................. 56
APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................... 57
BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................ 57
APPENDIX B ........................................................................................................................... 58
APPENDIX C………………………………………………………………………………………60
Sherwood Scientific Product Warranty Statement ...................................................................... 61