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Appendix E: Changing the Manifolds
Changing Manifolds in HT Models With the 96-Tube
Manifold
HT models (HT2 and HTV2) that include the accessory 96-tube dual manifold are
shipped with the 192-tube manifold installed, and the 96-tube manifold packaged in a
special case (PN 7102136). This shipping case can be used to store whichever manifold
is not being used (see
Figure 30
on page 212).
Before removing the installed manifold, it is recommended that you first run a
Maintenance program (such as
DAY_RINSE ) to flush remaining residue from the
manifold tubes, if the washer has been in operation.
Tip: It will be easier to clean the manifold now, before removing and
storing it, rather than after residuals in the manifold tubing and fluid
paths have been allowed to dry or crystallize during storage.
1. Run DAY_RINSE , using deionized water in the supply bottle.
2. Run the system “dry”:
From the main menu, select UTIL SETUP SENSOR and set VACUUM
DETECTION, FLUID DETECTION, AND FLOW DETECTION to NO.
Connect an empty supply bottle and run DAY_RINSE .
Important! Set the vacuum, fluid, and flow detection sensors back to
YES .
HT models with the Ultrasonic Advantage™ (ultrasonic
cleaner): Run an AUTOCLEAN program instead of DAY_RINSE.
3. Turn off the washer and disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove the mist shield (if it is attached): using your fingers, loosen the two
thumbscrews that fasten the shield to the front base of the washer, and set
them aside, with the shield.
5. Using the 9/64” (3.57 mm) hex wrench supplied with the instrument, remove
the screws, washers, and springs that hold the manifold in place, and set them
aside.
6. Carefully remove the manifold and end plates, holding the upper and lower
manifolds together as a single unit, and place the manifold into the shipping
case for safe storage. If you ran
DAY_RINSE or an AUTOCLEAN program as
instructed in step 1 above, ensure that the manifold is thoroughly dry before
storing it.
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