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Operating Instructions Xenotest
®
150 S+
6.1 Initial start-up
NOTE - Initial start-up:
The initial start-up must be performed only by the ATLAS MTT
Technical Service or by an authorized service company.
During the initial start-up, all functional units of the instrument are
checked for their correct functions and operability.
The instrument is commissioned in an operational state; the com-
missioning is documented in the commissioning log at the end of
these instructions.
6.2 Checking the instrument components
WARNING - Electric shock!
Contact with voltage-carrying components may cause a lethal
electric shock.
Before checking the instrument components, disconnect the in-
strument from the power supply system!
• Switch the instrument off using the ON/OFF switch.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the socket and protect it from acci-
dental reconnection.
• Check to see if the instrument is de-energized.
Only instrument components that are in perfect condition ensure the operational safe-
ty of the Xenotest
®
150 S+.
Prior to any start-up or test run, check the instrument components and functional units
listed below for possible damage and operability. Do not use damaged or worn com-
ponents.
Checklist:
The following functional units must be checked prior to any start-up.
• Correct combination of light filters,
CAUTION - Overheating!
Apart from the light filtering, the light filters are also used for ab-
sorbing heat. If tests are conducted without light filters, the instru-
ment may overheat and the samples may be damaged.
Ignite the xenon lamps only when light filters are employed.
• number of xenon lamp operating hours,
• condition of the air filters for lamp cooling and test chamber cooling,
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