
System Maintenance
8.4 Removing and Attaching the Thermal Desorber
The thermal desorber (TD) may be removed when operating in vapor detection mode (5.4.1)
or for basic maintenance.
8.4.1 Removing the thermal desorber
To remove the TD:
Step 1:
Using your thumb and index finger, press the silver tabs on each side of the TD
(Figure 8-7).
Figure 8-7
: Squeeze tabs to loosen TD
Step 2:
Once detached, lift the desorber free of the small tabs at the bottom.
Step 3:
Place the TD on a clean surface, or back inside the system case.
8.4.2 Attaching the thermal desorber
To re-attach the TD:
Step 1:
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the TD into the holes located on the main sys-
tem housing.
Figure 8-8
: Attaching the TD
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