Thermo Scientific 5030i SHARP, Instruction Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning the SHARP Optics Assembly
5-10 Model 5030 i SHARP Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific
Use the following procedure to inspect and clean the SHARPoptics
assembly. On an annual basis the SHARP optics assembly should be
removed and cleaned.
Equipment Required:
Philips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Hex wrench
Equipment Damage Some internal components can be damaged by small
amounts of static electricity. A properly grounded antistatic wrist strap
must be worn while handling any internal component. For more
information about appropriate safety precautions, see the “
Servicing ”
chapter. ▲
1. Turn the instrument OFF, unplug the power cord, and remove the
SHARP optics assembly. Refer to “
Removing the SHARP Optics
Assembly ” on page 7-11 .
2. Remove the two philips screws and remove the SHARP optics cover.
Refer to “
Removing the SHARP Optics Cover ” on page 7-44 .
3. Disonnect the RH/Temp connector from the SHARP interface board.
4. Remove the eight socket head screws from the upper end plate.
5. Gently remove the end plate. Carefully remove the sealing gasket.
6. Carefully vacuum out the optics chamber using caution not to scrap
the interior of the optics chamber.
7. Re-assemble following the previous steps. Take extra caution in re-
aligning the sealing gasket to avoid air leaks.
Cleaning the
SHARP Optics
Assembly