BUCHI Melting Point M-560 - Manual (Page 39)

7 Maintenance
39 Melting Point M-560 Operation Manual, Version D
7 Maintenance
This section provides instructions on all maintenance work to be performed to keep the instrument in
good working condition.
WARNING
All maintenance and repair work requiring the opening or removal of the instrument housing must be
carried out by trained personnel and only with the tools provided for this purpose.
WARNING
Electrical hazard:
• Prior to any maintenance work on the instrument, switch off the power supply.
ATTENTION
Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts for any maintenance and repair work in order
to assure continued system performance and reliability. Any modifications to the spare parts used
should be carried out only with the prior written permission of the manufacturer.
7.1 Housing
Check the housing of your melting point instrument for defects (controls, plugs). The housing is coated
with paint and should be cleaned only with a rag moistened in a soapy solution.
ATTENTION
Never use any halogenated solvents, acetone, or similar chemicals, because such cleaning agents
may damage the instrument.
7.2 Glass window
Remove the glass window from the heating block periodically and wipe it clean with alcohol or
acetone. Replace the window with a new one if it will not come clean completely.
7.3 Upkeep
The upkeep of the unit is mainly limited to:
• Periodic calibration of the temperature.
7.4 Cleaning the heating block
Remove broken capillaries from the heating block.
ATTENTION
• Wait for the heating block to cool down before touching it!