5 Maintenance Model 3000TA-XL-EU
5-2 Teledyne Analytical Instruments
WARNING: THE SENSOR USED IN THE MODEL 3000TA-XL
TRACE OXYGEN ANALYZER USES ELECTRO-
LYTES WHICH CONTAIN TOXIC SUBSTANCES,
MAINLY LEAD AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,
THAT CAN BE HARMFUL IF TOUCHED, SWAL-
LOWED, OR INHALED. AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY
FLUID OR POWDER IN OR AROUND THE UNIT.
WHAT MAY APPEAR TO BE PLAIN WATER COULD
CONTAIN ONE OF THESE TOXIC SUBSTANCES. IN
CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
CALL PHYSICIAN. (SEE APPENDIX, MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET.)
CAUTION: Do not disturb the integrity of the cell package until
the cell is to actually be used. If the cell package is
punctured and air is permitted to enter, the cell will
require an excessively long time to reach zero after
installation (1-2 weeks!).
5.2.2 When to Replace a Cell
Cell failure in the 3000TA-XL is usually characterized by a significant
increase in the zero offset of more than 1.0 ppm oxygen or the inability to
calibrate the sensor. When this occurs, the 3000TA-XL will still Zero but the
system alarm trips, and the LCD displays a failure message.
#.# ppm Anlz
CELL FAIL/ ZERO HIGH
Before replacing the cell:
a. Check your span gas to make sure it is within specifications.
b. Check for leaks up-stream from the cell, where oxygen may be
leaking into the system.
If there are no leaks and the span gas is within specification, replace the
cell.
5.2.3 Removing the Micro-Fuel Cell
The Micro-Fuel cell is located inside the stainless steel cell block behind
the front panel (see Figure 5-1). To remove an existing cell: