User`s guide

Introduction

• Do not use felt tip pens to mark sample tubes as they may

introduce solvents into the tubes. Do not use adhesive labels as

they will jam in the tube handling system.

• Sample tubes recently unloaded from instrument to the carousel

can be very hot. Once the sequence is complete, cool and vent

the sample tubes before you reuse or store them.

• Sample tubes, caps and nuts must be cleaned and conditioned

before reuse. If the sample in the tube is hazardous treat the

PTFE ferrules as hazardous waste.

• After cleaning, carefully check the glass or glass-lined sample

tubes for damage before reusing them. Do not use damaged

tubes. Replace reused sample tubes as necessary. Check for

chips or scratches at the ends of the tube. If the ends are

damaged, the seal may leak and may also damage the o-ring

seals. Also look for glass wool from the retaining plugs at each

end of the tube.

NOTE: The standard TurboMatrix PTFE Analysis Caps

(N6200119) are suitable only for analysis. Swagelock caps

need to be used as storage caps. The TurboMatrix brass

caps with ferrules are suitable for both storage and

analysis.

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