Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES User’s Guide 63
Additional checks after cleaning
Perform the following checks after cleaning:
1 Inspect the torch for damage such as loose fitting of the quartz
tubes in the plastic base, holes or significant cracks. If any
damage is found, replace the torch immediately.
2 Check for carry-over after refitting the torch to the instrument to
determine if the cleaning procedure has been sufficient. If carry-
over is found, repeat the cleaning process.
3 Replace the torch when the outer surface of the quartz outer tube
is rough to the touch (which indicates signs of wear), or if there
are any cracks visible.
NOTE
Long term exposure to acid during cleaning may lead to discoloration of the
plastic base. This change is cosmetic only and should not impact performance if
the torch is clean and the results of the other torch checks are satisfactory.
Store the torch in the original box or a plastic bag when not in use.
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting information, please see the ICP Expert Help:
1 Double-click the ICP Expert Help on the computer desktop.
2 When the ICP Expert Help appears, click Troubleshooting to
view instructions on how to troubleshoot.
Spare Parts
For spare parts and consumables ordering information, refer to the
Agilent Technologies website:
www.agilent.com
To replace the items listed below, you must use Agilent-
manufactured parts, which can be ordered online from the Agilent
website or through your local sales representative.
The following is a list of recommended spares to keep on hand to
minimize downtime during maintenance and repairs:
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