The copper oxide of the catalyst furnace is replaced after about 2000 analyses. See chapter
Reagent tubes filling
It is safer, but not absolutely essential, to switch off the analyzer.
The components are refitted in reverse order.
NOTICE
Only the outside grid of the furnace is to be handled; the quartz reagent tube must only be held
at the ends.
Scalding/burns
Hot furnace / combustion tube / analyzer parts
– Parts of the analyzer can be very hot.
• Use heat protecting gloves.
: Reagent tubes installing and removing II
A: Normal position during operation.
B: The quartz tube (1) of the furnace (2) is raised as far as possible.
C: It is then swung out together with the furnace (2).
D: The quartz tube (1) is pulled downwards at an angle.
E: The furnace (2) is removed.
After replacing the copper oxide, the removed components are refitted in reverse order.