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VeriFast
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LVDT – User Manual – FDP-VFA-LVD-UM-EL-1.15-0918
Working Area Maintenance
Good housekeeping is an important element of any preventative maintenance program. Some
cleaning should be done at regular intervals, usually when the electrodes are being changed.
More extensive cleaning may occur during regular preventative maintenance of the equipment.
Cleaning the Equipment
The VeriFast LVDT assembly should be kept clean at all times.
Lockout Equipment
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Before starting to clean the VeriFast LVDT, ensure that the
equipment is disconnected from all sources of power and is in the
lockout state.
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Before turning ON the equipment, make sure all components are
assembled properly.
Keep Dry
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Do not power wash the VeriFast LVDT.
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Do not immerse the VeriFast LVDT into water.
For optimal operation of the equipment, the VeriFast LVDT must be frequently inspected for
contamination and buildup, and should be kept as clean as possible. The operating
performance of the LVDT in the sensing process is highly dependent on the cleanliness and
good maintenance of the equipment. Excessive contamination and buildup reduce the
performance accuracy and service life of the VeriFast.
A routine examination of the VeriFast LVDT should be performed on a regular basis to verify
that all connections are tight and in good order.
The exterior of the VeriFast LVDT should be cleaned using the following guidelines:
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Clean the VeriFast as you would normally do with industrial equipment. Wipe the outside of
the VeriFast with a dry, clean cloth.
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Use only dry ice (no water) or chemicals that are compatible with the materials used in the
VeriFast and surrounding equipment (e.g., copper, brass, aluminum, carbon steel, stainless
steel, and rubber (used as a protection for the LVDTs).
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Do not power wash. As mentioned above, dry ice can be used for proper cleaning.
