ASP STERRAD 100, Service Manual

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Drain the Exhaust Filter
The following procedure is only used on systems without the oil return
system.
1. If accumulated oil is visible above the bottom of the drain hole (closed
by the screw plug), remove the exhaust filter housing from the pump.
2. Place the funnel in the used oil bottle. Using a slot screwdriver,
unscrew the plug and drain the oil into the bottle.
3. Replace the drain plug and reinstall the exhaust filter housing onto
the pump.
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Note: If the oil level is above the top of the lower filter, replace
both filter elements.
4. Dispose of the drained oil following standard facility procedures for
lubrication oils.
Replace the Vacuum Pump Oil Filter
This procedure is for the Leybold D16A vacuum pump only. The steps
begun in this procedure lead directly into the next one: “Drain the
Exhaust Filter.” You should complete this procedure before proceeding
on to the next one. If you are servicing a Block 2 device, proceed to
“ D rain the Pressure Regulator Moisture Trap.” If you are servicing a
pump without the oil return feature, go to “Drain the Exhaust Filter.”
1. Remove the screws and washers attaching the gas ballast valve to the
oil casing. Remove the gas ballast valve.
2. Remove the oil filter from the gas ballast hole in the oil casing.
Remove any dirt or corrosion found on the gas ballast valve prior to
reassembly.
3. Install a new oil filter in the gas ballast hole in the oil casing.
Reinstall the gas ballast valve.
Clean Air Filters/Panel Assemblies
1. Lift out the filter over the fan. Gently clean with soap and water.
Replace the filter with a new one if necessary.
2. Clean the fan (Block 1.8 only.)
3. Thoroughly dry the filter and snap it back in place.
4. Vacuum the screen on the outside of the RF generator. Carefully
vacuum inside the sterilizer.
Planned Maintenance Level 1 Planned Maintenance
12-6 STERRAD® 100 Sterilizer ASP Service Guide rev. D