Measuring Operation; Basics Of Operation - Hitachi CHROMASTER 5160 Instruction Manual

3.2 Measuring Operation

3.2.1 Basics of Operation

Injury of Hand by Needle or Internal Mechanism
Never touch the inside of the autosampler during operation,
as your hand or finger may be seriously injured by the
needle or internal mechanism.
(1) Handling sample rack
For taking out the sample rack, slightly lift its gripping section,
and then pull it out toward you.
For mounting the sample rack, put its rear side on the rack
holder, and then slowly insert the rack toward the rear.
Fix the rack at the position where a pin engaging sound can
be heard. After mounting the sample rack on the rack
holder, take the following steps (a) and (b). Be sure to
check that the sample rack is mounted at the correct position.
(a) Make sure that the sample rack does not move in an
attempt of pushing it toward the rear side of the
instrument.
(b) Make sure that the sample rack does not move in an
attempt of pulling it toward the front side of the
instrument.
Sample rack
Gripping section
Fig. 3-2 Handling of Sample Rack
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WARNING
Rack holder