ASP STERRAD 100, Service Manual

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11. Spread a thick (approximate 1/32” - 1/16”), uniform coat of
adhesive mixture, without entrapped air, onto the marked areas of
the chamber.
12. Press the unprinted side of the heaters to the adhesive coated areas
created in the previous step.
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Note
: The leads at the rear of the chamber are for the side
heaters and the near port is for the rear heater.
13. Using a weight, apply pressure against the heaters to make sure
they are firmly attached. Do not remove adhesive that is squeezed
out from the heater unless it is an excessive amount. No voids
should be visible and a fillet is preferred.
14. Strap the heater with duct tape for 24 hours until the adhesive
cures. DO NOT apply power to the heaters until they have cured.
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Note: DO NOT DISCARD remaining adhesive. Allow the
adhesive to cure in the container and then dispose of
according to hospital procedures.
15. After the heaters have completely cured, plug in the heater power
and perform a heater test and verify heater temperature as shown in
the Product Certification section.
Heater Removal/Replacement (Block 2)
1. Remove the “wet suit” cover from the chamber. Disconnect the heater
to be replaced.
2. Pull the heater off the chamber.
3. Clean any adhesive residue from the chamber surface using 3M
Citrus cleaner. Do not rub off the manufacturing marks for heater
replacement.
4. Peel off the adhesive backing from the new heater.
5. Press the heater firmly onto the location indicated by the
manufacturing marks.
6. Smooth the heaters so they are completely attached to the chamber
surface.
7. Plug in the heater power supplies and perform a heater test to verify
heater temperatures as shown in the product certification section.
Door and Chamber Subsystem Removal/Replacement
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