Suburban REGAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 12019-01-NGFREP, Owner'S Manual

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Form No. 702718 Rev. A March, 2005 67
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit
Cleaning the Filter/
Fans Compartment
Filter
A metal mesh filter in the filter/fans compartment (Figure 75) cleans
air returning to the filter/fans compartment from the animal compart-
ment. Its purpose is to remove animal hair and other contaminants
from the circulating air before it passes through the Sodalime filter.
To clean the filter:
1. Access the filter/fans compartment ( Page 58 ).
2. Gently bend the filter until the top or bottom edge clears the
top or bottom holding bracket.
3. Remove the filter from the unit.
4. Wash the filter thoroughly in hot, soapy water, and dry
completely.
5. Re-install the filter into the filter/fans compartment.
6. Close and lock the front panel.
Cleaning the
Cooling Coil
Figure 75. Filter/Fans Compartment
Filter
Adjustment
Knob
Filter
Over time, dust and other debris tend to accumulate on the outside
face of the cooling coil (Figure 77). This material reduces the
efficiency of the coil and causes the cooling system to work harder
than necessary. This, in turn, causes excess wear on the cooling
system and can shorten its life.
Cleaning this coil every six months is usually sufficient to maintain
the coil’s effectiveness, however, it may be necessary to reduce this
interval in exceptionally dusty climates. With a brush attachment on
a vacuum cleaner, vacuum the accumulated dust and debris from
the outside of the cooling coil.
Figure 76. Filter/Fans Compartment
Filter