Contents
Safety
Safety Notations 1
Introduction
About the MARSXpress Plus Vessels 2
Important Safeguards
Operating Parameters 3
Microwave Safeguards 3
Sample Preparation Safeguards 3
Vessel Safeguards 4
Compounds Unsuitable for Closed Vessel Microwave
Digestion 4
Vessel and Accessories Overview
Vessel Components 5
Accessories 6
New Liner, Plug, and Cap Conditioning
Nitric Acid Liner, Plug, and Cap Conditioning 7
Non-Nitric Acid Liner, Plug, and Cap Conditioning 8
Perform a Digestion
Vessel Assembly 9
Turntable Setup 11
Load and Perform a Method 13
Vessel Removal 15
Cleaning and Inspection
Liners, Vent Plugs, and Caps 16
Liner Bake-out Procedure 16
Sleeves 17
Turntable 17
Vessel Distribution
Vessel Distribution 18
Methods
Create a One Touch Method 19
Create a Classic Method 19
Fiber Optic Temperature Control (optional)
Fiber Optic Installation 20
Fiber Optic Temperature Verication 21
Fiber Optic Care 21
Routine Maintenance
After Every Use 22
As Needed 22
Annually 22
Troubleshooting
Problems and Possible Solutions 23
Technical Assistance
Applications Support 24
Technical Support 24