Maintenance
120 Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User’s Guide
Figure 81. Apply polish to the burner cleaning card
13 Slide the card in and out of the slot (perpendicular to the top) to remove any
deposits that may be present.
a Ensure the ends of the slot are also cleaned.
Figure 82. Slide the burner cleaning card in and out of the slot
If the deposits are baked on hard, their removal may require some effort, and
several cards may be required.
Under no circumstances should a metal strip or implement be used on or in
the burner slot as it will scratch the surface and promote the rapid buildup of
carbon or other solids.
14 Place some metal polishing liquid on the card and polish the outer surfaces
along the top of the burner slot.