Maintenance
SPECTRO GENESIS FES 27 — 17.07.2019
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6.3
Cleaning the nebulizer (standard Crossflow Nebulizer)
Warning! Risk of injury!
There may be acid residues or other hazardous residues from sample material in
the nebulizer and the spray chamber.
Observe the corresponding information on hazardous materials.
Warning! Sharp edges!
Glass parts may break when handled incorrectly and cause cutting injuries.
Proceed with due caution and/or take appropriate safety precautions (e.g.,
wear gloves).
To clean the nebulizer, proceed as follows:
1.
Flush the sample introduction system for approx. 10 minutes with a suitable
blank solution, e.g., distilled water for aqueous applications.
2.
Switch off the plasma.
3.
Release the clamp(s) between the torch and the spray chamber.
4.
Carefully pull the spray chamber to the bottom (SOP) in order to separate the
spray chamber from the torch.
5.
Disconnect all other connections from the nebulizer and the spray chamber.
6.
Release the mounting clip and carefully remove the spray chamber from the
clip and the positioning device.
7.
Separate the nebulizer from the spray chamber by slightly twisting it and
disconnect the argon connection.
8.
Remove the metal connector of the argon connection.
9.
Put the nebulizer into a beaker and carefully fill it with diluted hydrochloric
acid.
Hazardous substance!
Observe the corresponding information on hazardous materials.