5-44 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Maintenance
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5. Open the back cover.
Figure 5-21 Rapidlab 1200 System–back view
6. Remove the lamp:
a. Stand directly behind the system and grasp the base of the lamp.
b. Pull the lamp out straight toward you.
c. Grasp the electrical connector and pull it straight back to disconnect it.
Pull steadily with increasing force until it comes free.
7. Dispose of the lamp according to your institution’s protocol.
8. Install a new lamp:
a. Push the new lamp into the lamp receptacle area.
The lamp has a key that you must line up with the key hole in the side of the
receptacle area.
b. Push the electrical connector onto the electrical fitting.
9. Close the back cover.
1 Electrical connector
2 Lamp base
3 Back cover
CAUTION: Avoid touching the new CO-ox lamp with your fingers. Touching the
glass may cause the lamp to prematurely deteriorate.