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Fill a syringe with distilled water, and connect the syringe to the Luer con-
nector.
Squirt distilled water through the conductivity flow cell in small amounts.
Disconnect the syringe.
WARNING
Hazardous substances. When using hazardous
chemicals, take all suitable protective measures, such
as wearing protective clothing, glasses and gloves re-
sistant to the substances used. Follow local and/or
national regulations for safe operation and mainte-
nance of the product.
Fill a syringe with 1 M NaOH, and connect the syringe to the Luer connector.
Squirt 1 M NaOH through the conductivity flow cell about five times.
Leave the liquid in the flow cell for at least 15 minutes.
Fill a syringe with distilled water. Connect the syringe to the Luer connector.
Inject the distilled water into the conductivity flow cell to rinse the flow cell.
Disconnect the syringe.
Disconnect the Luer connector from the top of the conductivity flow cell,
and reconnect the fingertight connector with tubing.
If the cell was very dirty and correct absolute values are important, calibrate
the conductivity monitor after cleaning
7 Maintenance
7.6 Maintenance when required
7.6.12 Clean the Conductivity flow cell
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