Service and Maintenance Information4500 Series of Instruments System User Guide124 of 138 RUO-IDV-05-0264-AClean the Curtain PlateCaution: Potential System Damage: Do not rest the curtain plate on the aperture tip.Make sure that the conical side faces up.1. Remove the curtain plate and put it, conical side up, on a clean, stable surface.2. Dampen a lint-free wipe with water and clean both sides of the curtain plate. Usemultiple wipes, as required.3. Repeat step 2 using the cleaning solution.4. Using a dampened wipe or small poly swab, clean the aperture.5. Wait until the curtain plate is dry.6. Inspect the curtain plate for solvent stains or lint, removing any residue with a clean,slightly damp lint-free wipe.Clean the Front of the Orifice Plate1. When cleaning a NanoSpray orifice plate, remove the interface heater and clean it:i. Wipe the heater with a lint-free wipe dampened with water.ii. Wipe the heater with a lint-free wipe dampened with cleaning solution.Figure 13-3 Interface with Curtain Plate RemovedNote: Persistent spotting or filming is an indicator of contaminated solvent.Tip! Use the correct orifice plate for the system. Do not use an orifice plate for anothersystem. The model number for the system is etched into the orifice plate.Note: If you are cleaning the standard orifice plate and it has a removable interfaceheater, do not remove the heater.
