4.3 Determinations
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892 Professional Rancimat
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Connecting and inserting reaction vessels
NOTICE
The temperature defined in the method has to be reached before
you insert the reaction vessels, i.e., the temperature display has to
be green.
■ Seal the unused positions with stoppers or empty reaction vessels
for protection against impurities.
■ Connect the white silicone tubing which is connected to the reac-
tion vessel covers to the M8/olive tubing adapter of the measur-
ing vessel covers.
■ Screw the pieces of FEP tubing 250 mm to the M8/M6 thread
adapters of the reaction vessel covers and the air supply connec-
tors of the 892 Professional Rancimat.
■ Insert the prepared reaction vessels into the recesses of the heat-
ing block.
■ Press the start button to start the data recording immediately after
inserting each single reaction vessel.
4.3.4 Cleaning the accessories
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Cleaning the measuring vessels and accessories
■ Clean used measuring vessels after pouring off the measuring
solution with ethanol or 2-propanol (do not use acetone!) or in
the dishwasher.
Pre-clean with dishwashing detergent in the case of severe con-
tamination.
■ Pre-clean with dishwashing detergent in the case of severe con-
tamination.
■ Thoroughly rinse with distilled water.
■ Clean the measuring vessel covers, the PTFE cannula and the
electrodes with acetone or 2-propanol or in the dishwasher and
thoroughly rinse with distilled water.
Pre-clean with dishwashing detergent in the case of severe con-
tamination.
Remove the protective ring to facilitate cleaning of the electrodes.
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Cleaning the reaction vessels and accessories
■ Dispose of used reaction vessels and air tubes and use new
reaction vessels and air tubes for the next measurement.