Apirate a mild enzymatic cleaner or a 10% bleach solution, let it sit in the flow cell for 5–10 minutes, and flush thoroughly with 20 mL of distilled water.
The machine has a vacuum pump. This pump pulls the fluid through the tubes. The service manual shows you how to check for blocks in the tubes and how to fix leaks. 4. Electronics and Parts
The tungsten-halogen lamp degrades over time, resulting in decreased light intensity and "Low Signal" or "Lamp Error" warnings.
: Uses a vacuum pump (typically at 18 cm of Hg) to speed up sampling and reduce carryover during flow cell operations.
: Loosen the primary thumbscrews securing the external shroud of the photometer assembly. Do not operate the unit with structural grounding panels missing.
Tungsten-halogen bulb featuring an automated software-driven "lamp saver" idle mode.
A perimeter margin of at least 10 cm must be maintained on all sides to allow optimal air ventilation and avoid heat accumulation near the onboard incubation wells.
: A full version for Spanish-speaking users can be downloaded as a PDF from EAD Science .
