Chapter 6 Checks and Maintenance
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2. Detach the water circuit (heat exhaust) compartment panel.
3. Clean dirt from inside with a vacuum cleaner or by other means.
4. Reattach the compartment panel.
Take-Down Before Long Periods of Disuse
Before disuse of 3 days or more, do the following to prevent mildew or
scale formation. Failure to do so can affect testing and shorten
equipment service-life.
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Drain the wick pan, humidifying tray and water of water tank. (Not
necessary with LU cabinet)
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Dry the test area (run the cabinet).
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Set the main power switch in the OFF position and shut OFF primary
power supply.
Drying the test area
The cabinet is run to dry the test area.
Turn humidity control OFF, and run the cabinet at a minimum 70°C for
about 60 minutes. After that, crack the cabinet door slightly and run the
cabinet under the same conditions for about 15 minutes.
1. Check the main power switch is in the ON position.
2. Set target temperature to 70°C and turn humidity control OFF (not
necessary for LU cabinet).
3. Press one of the OPER./STOP keys.
Run the cabinet for about 60 minutes with the door closed, then for 15
minutes with the door slightly cracked.
Power OFF
Set the main power switch in the OFF position, then shut OFF the
primary power supply.
Procedure
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