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11. Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
The CoreLok has been designed with ease and low maintenance in mind. Follow
these routine care and inspections for years of trouble-free operation:
Cleaning
Unplug the unit.
Use a warm, damp washcloth with dishwashing soap on all exposed
surfaces.
Clean daily for best results.
Caution:
Do not clean the CoreLok with abrasive cleansers or solvents. Softer
surfaces such as the lid and base will scratch and discolor.
Periodic Maintenance
Check the following parts on a weekly basis:
Oil level and condition
(fig. 1)
Silicon seal pad in lid
(fig. 2)
Sealing gasket in lid
(fig. 3)
Seal bar Teflon tape and seal element
(fig. 4)
CoreLok lid and glass viewing window
(fig. 5)
Yearly Maintenance
Replace the following parts on a yearly basis or as needed:
Vacuum oil
(pg. 36)
Exhaust filter
(pg. 38)
Seal element and Teflon tape of the seal bar
(pg. 40)
Vacuum performance – Check that vacuum pulls the pressure down to
5.6 mm Hg [6 Torr] using an absolute vacuum gauge that can be placed
directly inside the chamber
