8 changing the mercury lamp – GE UV-1 User Manual

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4.

Set the range selector to SHORT and zero the recorder.

5

.

Set the range selector as follows:

254 nm, range 1

280 nm, range 0.2
6. Turn Zero fully clockwise.

Response 8 mV or greater:

the lamp is operating properly and the

optical system is clean.

Response 0 mV or very close to 0 mV:

Contact a GE Healthcare

representative.

Response less than 8 mV but not very close to zero:

check that the

cell and filter is clean. If fault persists, the filter or lamp may require

changing (see Section 5.7).

The low pressure mercury lamp has an expected lifetime of approx.

8000 hours. Before changing the lamp, carry out the tests described in

Section 5.6. If the tests indicates an aging lamp, proceed as follows.
l.

Disconnect the control unit from the mains supply and

disconnect the optical unit from the control unit.
Warning:

The control unit must be disconnected from the mains

and from the optical unit. If the UV-Iamp is broken

make sure that all mercury is removed.

2.

Remove the cell holder.

3.

Remove the two screws and locking washers which secure the

case of the optical unit to the bottom of the chassis.
4.

Loosen the two Philips screws until the top of the case can be

lifted clear of the catches.

5

.

Pull the case forward, and remove it (Fig. 14).

5.8 Changing the
mercury lamp

5. Maintenance

Fig. 14.

Optical unit interior with lamp driver circuit board removed

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Screw

Stop ring

Lamp Screw

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