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92 Milli-Q® Direct 8/16 System
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer
Purpose •
The purpose of the Inlet Strainer is to prevent a large particle from entering the
System.
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If the Inlet Strainer becomes clogged, then feed water does not flow freely to the
System.
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Cleaning the Inlet Strainer removes any trapped debris.
When The Inlet Strainer should be cleaned when the following Alert message is displayed.
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Alert message = EXAMINE INLET STRAINER
The Inlet Strainer should also be cleaned whenever you suspect it is clogged.
Procedure Follow the steps below to clean the Inlet Strainer.
Step Action
1 Go to STANDBY Mode.
2 Shut off the feed water supply.
3 Unscrew the Inlet Strainer from the feed water supply.
4 Detach the tubing on the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
5 Flush water backwards through the Inlet Strainer.
6 Apply 3 to 4 turns of new white tape to the threads of the feed
water pipe.
7 Screw the Inlet Strainer back onto the feed water pipe.
8 Attach the tubing to the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
9 Open the feed water supply valve.
10 Go to READY Mode.
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