NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC BIOFLO III, Manual To Operations

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CHAPTER 4
MAINTENANCE
4.1 GENERAL
Preventive maintenance is performed to keep equipment in proper working condition.
When periodically performed, it will result in longer life for the equipment and reduce
time lost due to equipment failure.
4.2 CONSOLE CLEANING
At least once a month, clean all metal parts of unit. Use a damp cloth moistened with
water or mild detergent. If a detergent is used, remove all excess by clean water
washing.
4.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION
At three month intervals perform the following checks and inspections with all
switches
"OFF" and incoming power disconnected.
1. Check the fuse(s) for clean contact.
2. Check all controls and accessible items (switches, knobs, fuse holders, screws,
nuts and bolts) to make sure they are properly tightened. Tighten any item
which is loose.
3. Check that all controls are free of dust and operate easily.
4.4 VESSEL AND TUBING CLEANING
After each run clean the vessel, headplate and associated parts.
4.5 PROBE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Carefully read the instruction manual of probes before use.
4.6 THE AGITATOR BEARING HOUSING (Fig. 25)
Every 3-6 months, the ball bearings and the shaft seals in the bearing housing should
be
checked and cleaned. Replace the worn out bearings and shaft seals.
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