Prime The Analyzer; Examine The Pump, Valve And Mixer Modules; Examine The Sample Conditioning Block Filter - HACH LANGE APA 6000 Mantenimiento Y Solución De Problemas

9. Remove the bottle cap and protective seal from the analyzer bottles.
10. Make sure that 12.7 mm (0.5-in.) of the tubing comes out of the
bottom of each straw.
11. Install the correct analyzer bottle cap and tube assembly on each
bottle. Each tube has a label that identifies the corresponding bottle.
12. Close the bottle enclosures. Discard the used paper towels.
13. Prime the analyzer and set the bottle levels to 100%. Refer to
the analyzer on page 6.
14. When the priming is complete, start the analyzer. Refer to
analyzer back into operation
automatically start sample measurement.
15. Let the analyzer readings stabilize (3–6 hours), then calibrate the
analyzer. Push MENU and select SENSOR
MENU>APA6000 #1 APA 6000>CALIBRATION>EXECUTE
CALIBRATION to start a calibration.
Prepare Reagent 2 (HR hardness analyzer only)
Reagent 2 is supplied as a liquid and a powder that must be mixed
together before use. The approximate shelf life of the prepared reagent
is 3 months.
1. Remove the cap and seal from the Reagent 2 bottle. The seal can be
discarded.
2. Put the supplied powder funnel in the Reagent 2 bottle.
3. Add the powder to the liquid.
4. Install the original cap.
5. Hold the cap tight to prevent loosening and shake the bottle until the
powder is dissolved.

Prime the analyzer

Make sure to plumb the sample lines and drain hoses and install the
reagent and standard bottles before this task is started.
1. Push MENU and select SENSOR MENU>APA6000 #1 APA
6000>SOLUTIONS AND CLEANING>PRIMING>PRIME ENTIRE
SYSTEM NOW to prime the analyzer.
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Put the
on page 5. The analyzer will
Priming takes 7–15 minutes. A pop-up window shows the time that
remains to complete the prime cycle. When the priming is complete,
the analyzer automatically starts sample measurement.
2. If bubbles are seen in the tubing after the analyzer is primed, do step
1 again to remove the bubbles (maximum of 4 times).

Examine the pump, valve and mixer modules

Prime
1. Examine the front of the pump, valve and mixer modules and tubing
for leaks. Tighten or replace fittings as necessary to stop leaks. Refer
to Replace a tube
replace tubing.
2. Open the module panel.
3. Examine for leaks on the back side of the pump, valve and mixer
modules. Tighten or replace fittings as necessary to stop leaks. Refer
to Replace a tube
replace tubing.
4. Examine for contamination buildup in the tubing. If contamination
buildup is seen, start a cleaning cycle.
a. Push MENU.
b. Select SENSOR MENU>APA6000 #1 APA 6000>SOLUTIONS
AND CLEANING>INSTRUMENT CLEAN>CLEAN SYSTEM
NOW.

Examine the sample conditioning block filter

If the sample condition block filter is removed from the instrument, make sure to
replace it with an alternative filtration system of 0.5 µm or smaller. Failure to
supply the required filtration will void the instrument warranty.
Unfiltered sample flows around the outside of the filter to continuously
self-clean the filter. Increase the sample flow to the sample conditioning
block as necessary to improve self-cleaning. Set the flow rate to
100–2000 mL/minute (500–1000 mL/minute is recommended).
on page 14 to tighten or replace fittings or
on page 14 to tighten or replace fittings or
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