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Maintenance
D146-71-880 Issue E
5.5
Clean the internal components
in the following procedure.
1. Remove the internal components from the magnet housing.
2. Degrease the cathode plate (5), cathode tube (6), body tube (4) and anode assembly (2) in a suitable degreasing
agent.
3. Thoroughly soak the components in a suitable laboratory detergent.
4. Rinse the components in clean water to remove the detergent.
5. Rinse the components in alcohol to remove all of the water, then thoroughly dry the components.
6. Inspect the anode assembly and cathode plates to ensure they have no tiny hairs attached.
7. Refit the components in the magnet housing.
Figure 4 - Exploded view of the AIM gauge tube assembly
5.6
Fault finding
If the AIM Gauge does not operate correctly, ensure that the electrical connections are correct (refer to
)
and ensure that your electrical supply is suitable for the AIM Gauge (refer to
1. Collar
2. Anode assembly
3. O-ring
4. Body tube
5. Inner cathode plate
6. Cathode tube
7. Outer cathode plate
8. Circlip