Checking the lamp coolant level

Materials required

Biohazard

Time: 5 minutes

Analyzer mode: READY

Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.

The lamp is cooled by circulating liquid. As the volume of coolant decreases, the heat of the lamp increases.

Check the lamp coolant level

·   daily

·   if the system generates a lamp coolant warning and turns off the lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

1   Upper mark

2   Lower mark

To check the lamp coolant level and add coolant

  1. Open the upper right front door to gain access to the lamp coolant reservoir.

  2. If the fluid in the reservoir is between the lower and upper marks, go on to step 4.
    If the reservoir fluid level is less than the lower mark, add coolant as follows.

  1. Turn the reservoir cover counterclockwise to remove it.

  2. Fill the reservoir to the 9-cm mark with a 5% solution of Lamp Coolant Additive (B01-4496-51) in deionized water.

  1. Replace the reservoir cover. Do not over tighten.

  2. Replace the panel cover.

NOTE

If adding coolant does not clear the lamp coolant warning, call your local technical support provider or distributor.