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R50 Blue Bar
5101171 Rev. L
7. MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that maintenance of R50 Blue Bars be performed every three weeks.
Dirty environments may require more frequent cleaning. Maintenance to power supply
should be performed every month.
WARNING –
Maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.
R50 Blue Bar
A cleaning brush with nylon bristles should be used to keep the ionizing pins of the bar
clean. Periodic use of the brush will prevent deposits from accumulating on the pins. The
ionizing pins must remain sharp for optimum operation.
NOTE
– DO NOT SCRAPE PINS WITH ANY HARD OR SHARP
OBJECT THAT MAY DAMAGE THE POINTS.
WARNING – Fire Hazard
Do not turn on power supply until all traces of alcohol or mineral spirits are
removed.
CAUTION
–
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn off power supply before cleaning static bar.
1. Remove dirt particles deposited on the Blue Bar with the cleaning brush or dry
compressed air.
2. Remove resistant coatings deposited on the bar by wiping with isopropyl alcohol or
mineral spirits applied to a clean cloth.
3. Do not soak bar or related components in alcohol or mineral spirits. Do not use
harsh solvents such as lacquer thinner, naphtha or acetone as they will damage the
bar housing and epoxy.
Wipe the Blue Bar and supports with a clean dry cloth. Do not apply power to bar until
all traces of alcohol or mineral spirits have been removed.
Functionality Check of “N” Power Supplies
The power supply does not require any special maintenance. The use may occasionally
check to make certain all ground and electrical connections are clean and tight.