Environmental Express SPE-Express with Cover - Manual (Page 28)

SPE-­‐Express
Operation
and
Instruction
Manual
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3.2 Operating A Test
3.2.1 Starting a Test
• Press “Start Test”.
• Ensure that the filter O-Ring is in place (page 10).
• Ensure that the bottle adapter O-Ring is within the groove of the bottle adapter prior to installing the
sample bottle in the unit.
CAUTION: cracking of the glass sample bottle can occur if the bottle O-Ring is not in place.
• Once “Start Test” is pressed, a prompt will appear. Press the radio buttons to confirm the following
steps:
o Install a new filter disk mesh side down (The filter cup should be firmly pressed onto the
injection head.)
o Install a sample bottle (The sample bottle should be screwed hand tight into the bottle
adapter.)
o Ensure that the bottle assembly is latched in the upright position (An O-Ring should be
present in the groove of the filter adapter. The filter cup will rest on this O-Ring when the
swinging assembly is in the upright position.)
o Place a new pre-weighed aluminum evaporating pan on the heater block
o Remove the spring clamp then lower the sliding glass chamber into the down position
o Install a new drying cartridge (The drying cartridge should be slid onto the internal nozzle of
the upper glass chamber.)
• Then press “Next”.
• Once “Next” is pressed, the vacuum will start and a second Pre-Test Checklist will appear as shown,
Test Checklist. Press the radio buttons to confirm the following steps: