User guide

Instructions for Use V 1.4, RevE – 03/2013

7. Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the surface of the infiltration module

Important in order to ensure that the seals always seal properly.

• Removebothcoversforcleaning.

• First,cleanthestainlesssteelsurfaceusingtheplasticspatulas,then

wipe to remove all dirt particles around the retort and the paraffin res-

ervoirs.

Reagent and condensate bottle seal lubrication

• Toensureeasyremovalofthereagentandcondensatebottles,lubricate

the O-ring seals on the plug-in nozzles with the O-ring lubricant supplied.

This procedure is particularly important with bottles containing

chloroform. O-rings that have not been lubricated swell when ex-

posed to chloroform. The reagent containers can then become very

difficult to remove.

Checking the retort lid seal

• Regularlychecktheretortlidsealfordamage.Ifthesealisdamaged,it

must replaced without delay.