26
Operation
Installing/Changing a Syringe of Production Fluid
WARNING!
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information on safety, handling,
and disposal for all fluids and materials before use. All fluids and materials must be
disposed of according to local regulations. Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE) when performing this procedure to prevent contact with caustic chemicals.
CAUTION!
Only trained service technicians should perform this procedure. When changing
syringes, avoid introducing air into the fluid path. Air in the fluid path will adversely
affect dispensing performance.
Tools and Materials Needed
•
Clean Cloth and Solvent (for spills)
•
New Feed Tube and Fittings (if changing fluid)
•
1/4-inch Wrench or Pliers (as needed)
•
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
•
Syringe of Fluid to be Dispensed
"
NOTE
If changing fluid types, you must first clean and prime the pump in accordance with
“
Cleaning the Pump
” in the
Maintenance
section.
1. Use the position controls to move the dispensing head to the front center of the dispensing area.
2. Perform a production shutdown as specified in the applicable dispensing system manual.
!
If there is no syringe installed, skip to Step 6.
3. Disconnect the syringe air hose from the
FLUID AIR
connector on the dispensing head bulkhead.
4. Remove the syringe receiver head from the empty syringe and unscrew the depleted syringe
from its fitting.
!
If the fitting turns with the syringe, use a small wrench or pair of pliers (as applicable) to hold
the fitting while unscrewing the syringe.
5. Remove the syringe and discard it in accordance with local regulations.
6. Obtain a new syringe and inspect the fluid for voids. If voids are present, obtain another syringe.
7. Remove the syringe cap and hold the syringe tip-side-down to allow the fluid to completely fill the
syringe tip.
8. Slide the new syringe down through the syringe clip and screw it onto the syringe fitting.
!
There should be no fluid voids at the top of the syringe fitting. If any material seeps over the
fitting, clean the fitting with a cloth and recommended solvent.
9. Screw the receiver head onto the top of the new syringe.
10. Connect the syringe air hose to the
FLUID AIR
connector on the dispensing head bulkhead.
11. Perform a dispensing system start-up as specified in the applicable dispensing system manual
.