
<5. Analyzer Maintenance>
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IM 12Y18A03-01EN
1st Edition : Oct. 04, 2019-00
5.5
Yearly Preventive Maintenance
5.5.1
Electrodes
1. Replace the reference electrode (Part number: K9705CH). Refer to Section 2.8, Installation
of a New Reference Electrode for step-by-step instructions.
2. Replace the iodide sensing electrode (Part number: K9705CG). Refer to Section 2.6,
Installation of a New Iodide Electrode for step-by-step instructions.
3. Replace the hydrazine standard solution (Cat. No. 151810).
Dispose of all old solutions according to the SDS instruction. SDS files can be downloaded at
www.thermofisher.com/water.
5.5.2
O-ring Replacement
Replace the electrode holder and micro-valve O-rings every year in addition to changing the
reagent and tubing connector assembly barb O-rings every month. Both O-rings are included in
the O-ring kit.
5.5.3
Replacement of Restrictor Tubing
Use the restrictor tube assembly. Refer to Figure 5.2 for the restrictor tubing connections.
Clamp
O-ring
To check valve
on flow cell manifold
Flow
meter
Restrictor
tube assembly
Restrictor
adapter
Fitting
Figure 5.2 Restrictor Tubing
1. Close the inlet valve to stop sample flow through the analyzer.
2. Loosen the restrictor tube fitting connection from the top of the flow meter.
3. Loosen the restrictor tube fitting from the left side of the flow cell block.
4. Pull out the restrictor tube assembly at each end.
5. Unscrew the clip behind flow cell that holds the restrictor tube to the panel.
6. Replace with a new restrictor tubing assembly.
7. Be sure all of the fittings are secure, to prevent leaks.
8. Open the inlet valve to start sample flow through the analyzer.