Ametek SPECTRO ARCOS FHX3X

Maintenance
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7.13 Cleaning agents
Cleaning and decontamination
 Before using any cleaning or decontamination procedure other than the
procedure specified by the manufacturer, the operating company of the
instrument must check with the manufacturer that the intended method will not
damage the instrument.
 The company is responsible for the proper implementation of decontamination
procedure if a hazardous substance has been spilled on or into the
instrument.
Unless otherwise stated in the respective instructions, the cleaning agents listed
here are preferred for cleaning purposes.
Components Cleaning agents
Housing A damp cloth and a mild detergent, isopropanol
Sample introduction chamber A damp cloth and a mild detergent, isopropanol
Plasma torch box Isopropanol
Plasma torch Depending on the impurities use diluted hydrochloric
acid, nitric acid or aqua regia, demineralized water
Nebulizer
Depending on the impurities use diluted hydrochloric
acid, nitric acid or aqua regia, demineralized water