SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE
4.1 GENERAL
The 6300 has been designed to give optimum performance with minimum maintenance. It is only necessary to keep the external surfaces clean and free from dust. The sample area should always be kept clean and any accidental spillage should be wiped away immediately. To give added protection when not in use, the unit should be disconnected from the mains supply and covered with the optional dust cover (630 028). For longer term storage or
NOTE: | The 6300 Monochromator is a |
| made to repair this item. Failure to observe this recommendation will result in |
| the loss of any Warranty Claim on this product. In the unlikely event of the |
| monochromator requiring service or calibration, it is essential that the |
| Manufacturer or your local Distributor be contacted immediately for advice. |
4.2 LIGHT SOURCE REPLACEMENT
The only routine maintenance which may be required is the replacement of the light source if this fails. Failure should be suspected if lamp failure indicator appears on the display. This can be confirmed by looking in the sample chamber. The Tungsten Halogen lamp is available from the Manufacturer or your local Distributor (refer Section 5.2, Spares).
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY PRIOR TO REPLACING THE LAMP. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING THE LAMP FROM THE HOLDER. ENSURE THE LAMP IS COOL PRIOR TO HANDLING.
1.Access to the tungsten halogen lamp can be gained via the lamp access panel, located at the rear of the unit (refer Section 2.4).
2.Slacken off the thumbscrew from the lamp access panel located at the rear of the 6300.
3.Remove the old lamp from the holder. The lamp is a
IMPORTANT: WHEN FITTING THE REPLACEMENT LAMP IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS NOT TOUCHED. FINGER MARKS WILL DAMAGE THE LAMP. SHOULD ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE WITH FINGERMARKS OCCUR, THE SURFACE OF THE LAMP MAY BE CLEANED USING
4.Carefully remove the replacement lamp from the packaging, ensuring the glass portion of the lamp is not touched.
5.Insert the lamp into the holder, as illustrated, ensuring that it is fully pushed home.
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