Maintenance Resources

Comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules, procedures, and calibration resources for all Shimadzu analytical instruments. Keep your equipment running at optimal performance with our professional maintenance guidelines.

Professional Procedures
Safety Compliant
Industry Best Practices

Maintenance Schedule

Systematic approach to instrument maintenance ensuring optimal performance and reliability

Daily Maintenance

Essential daily checks and routine maintenance tasks

  • System status verification
  • Baseline checks
  • Mobile phase levels
  • Waste container status
  • Environmental conditions

Weekly Maintenance

Weekly preventive maintenance procedures

  • Column performance evaluation
  • Detector lamp status
  • System leak checks
  • Data backup procedures
  • Consumables inventory

Monthly Maintenance

Comprehensive monthly maintenance protocols

  • Calibration verification
  • Flow rate accuracy check
  • Temperature stability test
  • Pressure system inspection
  • Software updates

Safety Protocols

Safety procedures and emergency protocols

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Chemical handling procedures
  • Emergency shutdown protocols
  • Spill response procedures
  • Safety training requirements

Calibration Procedures

Standard calibration procedures for maintaining measurement accuracy

General Calibration Guidelines

Frequency Requirements

  • • Daily: Baseline and detector response verification
  • • Weekly: Wavelength accuracy check (UV-Vis, FTIR)
  • • Monthly: Full system calibration verification
  • • Quarterly: Comprehensive performance qualification
  • • Annually: Complete recalibration and validation

Documentation

  • • Calibration certificates and traceability
  • • Standard preparation records
  • • Performance verification data
  • • Deviation investigations
  • • Maintenance and repair logs

Important Safety Notice

All calibration procedures must be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer guidelines. Ensure proper personal protective equipment is used and safety protocols are followed during all maintenance activities.

Additional Resources

Helpful resources for maintenance and support

Calibration Standards

Official calibration procedures and standards

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Shimadzu Service Support

Official manufacturer support resources

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Troubleshooting Guides

Equipment-specific troubleshooting procedures

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