Chapter 4: Maintenance
Clean the Vacuum Interface Cones
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10 Remove the skimmer-reducer assembly from the cone removal tool.
NOTE Place the tip up to avoid damage to the cone orifice.
Clean Cones
1 Stack the cones as follows in the cone cleaning container:
IMPORTANT Add 10% Citranox as each part is placed in the container to ensure that all
parts contact the cleaning solution.
a Stack the bottom adapter first.
b Place the sampler cone tip face down on the bottom adapter.