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Care and Maintenance
The Loctite EQ VA20 Volumetric Valve is designed to provide continuous dispensing
service without any special maintenance. The Loctite EQ VA20 Volumetric Valve is a
robust design that will delivery over a million cycles with minimal maintenance. Adhesives
and/or small particles may build up on the sealing surfaces within the Luer Check Valve.
Luer Check Valve Disassembly and Surface Cleaning
1.
Vent air pressure from product reservoir.
2.
Use Equipment Flushing Solvent (item #12121) or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to clean
parts.
3.
Remove luer check valve and submerge parts in cleaning solvent.
4.
Use a cotton tip applicator and cleaning solvent to clean the Displacement
Chamber surface.
5.
Remove luer check valve body, spring and ball seat from cleaning solvent and
insure that parts are clean. Allow solvent to dry off.
6.
Remove ball from solvent and inspect. Insure that the surface of the ball is clean
and free of all containments. If there are particles imbedded into the surface of the
ball, replace ball.
