Maintenance and care PlasmaQuant MS product family
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Maintenance item Action Reason, frequency
Sample tubing/cannula Check that they are free of blockages. Daily, Blockages can falsify
measurement results
Pump tubing Check for flexibility and tightness. Daily,
replace if necessary
Wash cup Clean. Weekly
Water cooler
Coolant tank Check water level and water condition at the tank.
Replenish or replace water.
Weekly
If necessary
In-line water filter Remove and clean. Every six months
Fore-line roughing pump
Model XDS46i
Seals
Replace seals.
Annually by service
Model SV40BI
Oil
Check the oil level.
Top the oil up.
Change the oil.
Weekly
If necessary
On a regular basis, either every
12 months or if oil has become
dark / gummy.
Exhaust system
Flexible exhaust ducting Check for tears.
Repair tears.
Weekly
If necessary
10.2 Cleaning the exterior surfaces
organic solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the surfaces of the
MS.
Clean the exterior surfaces of the basic device daily with a damp (not dripping!) cloth.
To remove stubborn contamination a mild detergent may be used.
Spots, drops or larger spillages should be removed and cleaned using an absorbent
material such as cotton wool, laboratory wipes or cellulose.