Agilent Technologies 5800 User Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide 53
 Inspect torch for injector blockage or other damage.
 Check nebulizer for blockage or pulsation during operation.
 Inspect the pump tubing and replace if it is flat or has lost its elasticity. Unclip
the pump tubes when the pump is not in use.
 Complete a visual check of the spray chamber to confirm that all connections
are not leaking and secure, and that the waste is draining correctly.
Weekly
 Clean the torch.
 Inspect cone (axial) or snout (radial); clean if required.
 Check the other sample introduction tubing and O-rings.
 Replace peristaltic pump tubing.
 Clean the nebulizer.
Monthly
 Clean the spray chamber.
 Clean the nebulizer.
 Check the other sample introduction and transfer tubing and O-rings
(look for excessive wear, poor sealing or kinks and replace as necessary).
 Inspect the removable axial and radial pre-optics windows for cleanliness.
Clean or replace as necessary.
 Check the condition of the filter in the air inlet on top of your instrument.
Remove the air inlet filter assembly and replace the filter element if there is a
build-up of dust and dirt.
 Check the water level in the water chiller (refer to the manual supplied with the
water chillerfor details).
 Check/clean the heat exchanger (radiator) on the chiller to remove any build-
up of dust and dirt.
 Perform a wavelength calibration.
 Inspect the external gas supply system for leaks including the tubing
connected to the instrument, and stress cracks. Replace any damaged,
leaking or worn components.

Agilent Technologies 5800 Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	5800
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English