10.
UV System Maintenance Schedule
Advice!
To ensure consistent performance, GEW UV drying systems should be inspected at the
intervals shown in the following schedule; more frequent checks may be necessary depending on
operating conditions.
Evidence of carrying out recommended maintenance procedures is required
to validate claims under the GEW warranty (a suitable template is available from GEW for use by
customers).
Maintenance Item
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Drain air regulator (pneumatic shutters only)
X
40
Straighten flexiduct
X
40
Check air filters on Lamphead / Heatsink / Cabinet grilles & apertures
X
500
Check reflector cassette for dust build-up
X
500
Check and replace all air inlet filter media
X
X
1000
Check integrity of all cables, connectors and ducting
X
1000
Check all connectors for evidence of contact wear or damage
X
2000
UV Lamp
Remove lamp chassis from lamphead, clean as required:
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Cold filter (where fitted)
•
UV lamp & reflector (use Isopropyl alcohol)
•
Heat sink base & shutter
X
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X
100
Check drying performance, replace UV lamp if necessary **
X
X
1,000
** When fitting a new lamp, examine the dichroic reflector (if fitted) and
arrange for renewal if required.
X X 4000
Check cables to lamp/terminals
X
2000
Lubricate shutter pivots (PTFE/silicone lubricant)
X
X
2000
Powerbrick and HV upright cabinets
Clean or replace cabinet filter
X
X
X
500
Clean out dust
X
500
Check terminals, tighten if necessary; report any terminal damage
X
4000
Check cabinet cooling fan
X
4000
e-Brick
Check
filters
X
40
Clean or replace intake and exhaust filters
X
X
500
System cooling fan & Ozone filter (where applicable)
Check duct inlet
X
40
Check for vibration
X
4000
Inspect Ozone filter; replace filter panels when the granules (coloured
purple when new) have turned brown.
X X 4000
Water Chiller (where fitted)
Check coolant level and inhibitor concentration
X
1000
Drain and refill using the recommended amount of anticorrosion
additive; see chiller manual for specific details.
X X 5000
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