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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500
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Cleaning and servicing
NOTE
Users may only carry out the servicing and cleaning operations described in this sec-
tion.
Any servicing and repair work which involves opening up the casing may only be car-
ried out by BUCHI service technicians.
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Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct
operation of the device and preserve the warranty.
11.1
Regular maintenance work
CAUTION
Hot surfaces.
Skin burns from hot surfaces.
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Let the instrument cool down sufficiently before carrying out any maintenance
work.
NOTE
It is the responsibility of the operators to select the correct cleaning agents and mate-
rials.
4
Do not use abrasive cleaning material.
4
Make sure that the cleaning agent meets the requirements of the safety data
sheets for the chemicals used.
4
Make sure that the cleaning agent is compatible with the materials used. See
Chapter 3.5 "Technical data", page 22
4
If you have any further questions, please contact BUCHI Customer Service.
Component
Action
Frequency
Extraction glass
chamber Soxhlet
(only)
Empty the Extraction glass chamber
Soxhlet. See Chapter 11.4 "Draining sol-
vent from Extraction glass chamber
(Soxhlet only)", page 76
If needed, after ev-
ery extraction
Solvent tank
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Empty the solvent tank. See Chap-
ter 11.2 "Removing the tank bottle",
page 74
After every extrac-
tion
Glass parts
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Check all glass parts for defects.
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If defective, replace defect glass parts
Before every ex-
traction
Sealings
NOTICE! Do not clean in dishwasher.
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Check all sealings for scratches and
other defects.
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If defective or damaged, replace the
sealing.
Daily
Magnetic valve
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Check all magnetic valves for leaks.
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If leaking, change the membrane with
anchor. See Changing the membrane
with anchor
Daily
