MVE Biological Systems
TEC 3000 Operating and Maintenance Freezer Manual
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9. Preventative Maintenance
9.1. Preventative Maintenance Schedule
This section describes the preventative maintenance that should be performed on MVE freezers to
ensure optimum operation and performance, as well as maximum service life. As with any technical
piece of laboratory equipment, preventative maintenance is key to equipment success.
NOTE: This is the MVE recommended preventative maintenance. MVE Distributors may
have a more comprehensive maintenance/service plan. At the minimum, the below
schedule should be followed.
Table 8:
Periodic Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Weekly
Monthly
6 Months
12 Months
24 Months
60 Months
Level Verification
X
Verify Adequate Supply
X
Plumbing Leak Check
X
High Temp Alarm Test
X
Level Alarm Test
X
Thaw Freezer Lid
X
Folding Step Inspection
X
Lid Hinge Inspection
X
Inline Filter Replacement
X
Complete Function Test
X
Solenoid Valve Replacement
(Fill, Bypass, Purge)
X
Relief Valve Replacement
X
Lid gasket replacement
X
Complete Freezer Thaw and
Moisture Removal
X
Backup Battery Replacement
X