Buchi Scrubber K-415, Operation Manual

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7 Maintenance and repairs
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K-415 Operation Manual, Version B
7 Maintenance
This chapter gives instructions on all maintenance work to be performed in order to keep the instru-
ment in good working condition.
NOTE
Use only genuine consumables and spare parts for any maintenance and repair work in order to
assure warranty and continued system performance. Any modifications of the Scrubber or parts of it
need prior written permission of the manufacturer.
!
WARNING
Death or serious burns by electric current.
• Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance
work.
• Do not spill liquids over the instrument or parts of it.
!
CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts when handling damaged glass parts.
• Handle glass parts with care.
• Visually inspect every glass part for good condition before mounting.
• Exchange damaged glass parts immediately.
• Do not touch cracks or bits of broken glass with bare hands.
NOTICE
Risk of housing and instrument damage by liquids and detergents.
• Do not spill liquids over the instrument or parts of it.
• Wipe off any liquids instantly.
• Use ethanol or soapy water as detergent only.
Table 7-1: Service intervals
Part Service intervals See chapter
Housing Check and clean once a week 7.1
Glass parts Check and clean once a month (or if required) 7.2
Hoses /hose connectors Check and clean once a week 7.3
Sealing system Check and clean once a month (or if required), replace sealing
once a year 7.4
Washing insert Check from time to time 7.5
Washing solution Check and replace in appropriate time 7.6
Charcoal in adsorption vessel Replace if necessary 7.7
Pump Flush once a week or after hard work 7.8
Hose water control / condenser Check on a monthly base 7.9
Hose water control feed Check sieve on a monthly base, check hose once a year 7.10
Rubber strap check and replace if required
Power supply fuses Replace if necessary 7.11