SDL Atlas Vortex M6 - Maintenance and Calibration; Calibration Services; Routine Care and Cold Weather

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6.0Maintenance/Calibration
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6.1 Calibration.Onthemainscreen,thereisabuttonintheupper right hand corner
labeledCalibration.OfficialCalibrationcanonlybeperformedbyanauthorizedSDL
Atlastechnicianandtheareaispasswordprotected.Pleasecontactyourlocalagent
toarrangecalibrations.
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6.2 CareofYourVortexM6
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Use only a damp or sudsy cloth forcleaningthecontrolpanel.Some cleaning
productsmayharmthefinishonthecontrolpanelordamagetheinterior.DONOT
use products that contain alcoholonthecontrolpanel.Wipethe panel dry after
cleaning.
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Wipe the instrument cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other washing
products are spilled on the cabinet, wipe immediately.  Some products will cause
permanentdamageifspilledonthecabinet.Donotusescouring padsor abrasive
cleansers.
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Thewashtubwillneednoparticularcarethoughitmayneedrinsingorwipingafter
some unusual loads have been tested. This also may be necessary if too little
detergenthasbeenused.Leavethelidopentoallowtheinsideoftheinstrumentto
dryoutafteruse.Thishelpspreventmustyodorsfromdeveloping.
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Theagitatorshouldnotberemovedexceptforservice.Thewashtubisdesignedto
beself‐cleaning.
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ColdWeatherCare
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If the instrument is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in an
unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt tooperatethe
VortexM6untilithashadachancetowarmup.Waterfromthepreviouscyclemay
remain.
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6.3 ReplacingHoses
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Hoses and other natural rubber parts deteriorate after extendeduse.Hosesmay
develop cracks, blisters or material wear from the temperature and constant high
pressuretheyaresubjectedto.
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Allhosesshouldbecheckedonamonthlybasisforanyvisiblesignsofdeterioration.
Any hose showing the signs of deterioration listed above shouldbereplaced
immediately.Allhosesshouldbereplacedeveryfiveyears.
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