Load a Sample

1. Place the sample preparation tool on a flat surface.
2. Insert a brass sample plug into the sample preparation tool.
3. Place a paper filter on top of the brass sample plug.
4. Insert the sample tube on top of the paper filter and press down until the sample tube is firmly seated around the brass plug.
5. Insert the sample into the sample tube and weigh the sample tube assembly with the sample. Make a note of the mass.
6. Place a paper filter on the open end of the sample tube.
7. Insert a brass plug on top of the paper filter.
8. Firmly press the paper filter and brass plug into the sample tube.
9. For Inorganic analysis only, place the open end of the sample tool spacer onto the anvil. The spacer tool is used for the first compression only.
10. Place the lower end of the sample tube onto the anvil.
11. Install the sample tube collar and adjust the collar when the sample tube is in place.
12. Install the safety shield over the anvil, sample tube, and piston assembly.