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Neutro-Vac
5200470 Rev B
6. MAINTENANCE
Neutro-Vac Hood Assembly
WARNING
– Disconnect and lock out power to the Neutro-Vac Web
Cleaning System before performing all maintenance procedures unless
otherwise instructed. Turn off web drive equipment and remove web (if
possible) before performing maintenance.
Weekly
• Examine intake slot of Neutro-Vac hood for even in-draft of air.
• Remove any obstructions in intake slot.
NOTE
– At regular intervals there are small spacers welded in place to
maintain the slot spacing. Do not remove the spacers.
• Examine air bar for even flow (if equipped).
• Examine brush for proper condition and contact with web (if equipped).
• Adjust brush for proper contact with web (if equipped).
• Examine hardware for security.
Monthly
• Wipe exposed surfaces.
• Remove debris from non-exposed surfaces using compressed air.
• Perform static bar cleaning procedure.
The static bar must be cleaned monthly to maintain optimal system performance.
The Static Bar Operation Test must be performed as needed and no less than
annually.
If bar is extremely dirty when cleaning, increase frequency to weekly. In very dirty
environments, it may be necessary to clean daily or at the end of each shift.
To Clean Static Bar
1. Using compressed air, blow out holes on both front and back of static bar. This
will remove dirt, dust and particulate collected inside bar.
2. Using a stiff nylon brush, scrub area around each pin, removing as much debris
as possible.
3. Use Isopropyl alcohol only (other solvents may damage plastic) applied with a
clean cloth to remove paint and ink build up.
CAUTION
– Do not pour alcohol on bar or soak bar in alcohol at any time
or damage to the inner bar assembly may result.
4. Wipe off solvent using a clean rag.
