58 Agilent SPS 4 Autosampler User’s Guide
5Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
The following parts of the instrument require routine maintenance.
Daily
• Confirm that the capillary tubing from the probe to the nebulizer is
secure and kink free.
• Rinse the probe and transfer tubing by pumping rinse solution or
distilled water at the end of analysis.
• Clean up any spills and wipe the rack location mat and the probe arm
with a damp cloth. Refer to “Cleaning” on Page 58 for further details.
• Check the probe and capillary tubing for blockages.
Weekly
• Check the wash pump flow rates, and replace the pump tubing if
necessary. Alternatively, move the tubing so that the other set of
bridges are secured in the peristaltic pump.
Cleaning
The exterior surfaces of the autosampler, spill tray, rack location mat and
accessories should be kept clean. All cleaning should be done with a soft,
lint- free cloth. If necessary, this cloth can be dampened with water or a
mild detergent.
WARNING
The probe arm of the autosampler can move without warning that may pose a
potential hazard due to its moving parts. Always switch off the power to the
autosampler before cleaning the autosampler.
CAUTION
Clean any sample spills immediately to preserve the life of the instrument.
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