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Adding individual filters to the filter wheel
This section explains how to replace a filter in the filter wheel or add an additional filter to the filter
wheel.
Caution!
Only use filters approved by the instrument manufacturer.
Caution!
For certain filters
,
you can use the Thermo Scientific
™ Multiskan™ Verification Plate
(Cat. No. 24072800) to verify filters added.
Note!
The filter is a consumable and should be changed regularly.
1. Switch the power off.
2. Open the lamp and filter wheel chamber cover.
Caution!
When handling the filter wheel, do not touch any other mechanical or electronic part.
3. Lift the filter wheel from the filter wheel slot (Figure 8 and Figure 19). Do not touch the filter
surfaces.
Figure 19.
Removing the filter wheel
4. Remove the filter spring by unscrewing the four (4) spring position holding screws (Figure 20 and
Figure 21).
Caution!
Do not touch the filter glass surfaces with your bare hands.
Caution!
The magnet in the middle of the filter wheel attracts both the screwdriver and the
screws. Make sure the screwdriver or the screws do not scratch the filters.