INFICON HAPSITE ER Chemical Identification System - Manual (Page 431)

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13.3.3 Cleaning the HSS Wells
The heating block is constructed of aluminum and is normally easy to keep clean.
Routine cleaning of the wells is not usually necessary, but debris and liquids may
be removed easily.
WARNING
Be careful to avoid burns if the surfaces are hot. Surfaces
may still be hot, even if the HSS has been turned off.
WARNING
Be careful to avoid injury from the sharp sampling
needle.
The four wells may be cleaned, as necessary, using a damp paper towel or cloth.
Cleaning should be performed after the heating block has been allowed to cool to
ambient temperature or a reasonable temperature to avoid injury.
HINT: When cleaning the wells, position the needle assembly inside a well not
currently being cleaned. Use this as a precaution against possible injury
from the sharp needle point of the assembly.
To remove liquids, roll a paper towel or cloth into a tube shape for insertion into the
well. Insert the cloth or towel, twist and remove.
Loose debris may be removed by turning the HSS upside down with the top door
open. (Remove the battery first to reduce the weight.) Make sure no samples are
in the wells before performing this cleaning method.
If necessary, water, solvents, or detergent can be used to clean the wells. Be sure
to think about contamination issues if using anything other than water!
CAUTION
Do not completely fill the vials heater area with any
liquids, since damage to the instrument may result.