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The manufacturer’s instrument manual should have a recommended maintenance schedule

IV Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Daily

ICP-OES • Clean Interface

ICP-MS • Inspect Cones • Inspect Torch • Inspect Spray Chamber • Inspect Nebulizer • Inspect/Replace Peristaltic Pump Tubing • Inspect Tubing Connections • Acquire Performance Report • Inspect Other Intro System Parts

Necessary maintenance will vary based on instrument make, model, and sample matrix

• Clean/Replace Torch • Clean Spray Chamber • Clean Nebulizer • Replace Peristaltic Pump Tubing • Inspect Tubing Connections • Acquire Performance Report • Inspect Other Intro System Parts

Weekly

Monthly

ICP-OES • Perform Wavelength Calibration • Inspect All Tubing

ICP-MS • Clean Cones

ICP-MS • Replace All Tubing • Check Filters and Chiller • Check Vacuum Pump

ICP-OES • Replace All Tubing • Check Filters and Chiller

• Clean/Replace Torch • Clean Spray Chamber • Clean Nebulizer • Perform Mass Calibration • Inspect All Tubing

Introduction Maintenance • Normal maintenance is essential for your ICP instrument to perform as expected day to day. • Most maintenance is done on the parts of the sample introduction system. • Some instrument maintenance may have to be done by trained field engineers. Tuning • Instrument tuning is performed after your instrument has equilibrated. • There should be a set performance goal that you instrument should reach by tuning. • The inability to complete a performance check my indicate that maintenance is needed.