Maintenance and repair
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8.7
Removal of electrolyte
For shipment of the Lötstar unit, and for particular maintenance
works, remove all electrolyte from the unit.
For emptying the electrolyte reactor use a suitable alkaline-
resistant suction device. If in doubt please contact your supplier
or the manufacturer of the unit.
Caution! Strong acid alkaline!
Risk of heavy causticization on skin, mucous membranes and
eyes!
Do not suck any electrolyte through a hose by mouth!
To prevent dangerous causticization when handling electrolyte
always wear protective gloves and goggles!
1. Switch off the Lötstar at the mains switch at the back of the
unit.
2. Open the screw cap of the filling duct for electrolyte.
3. Remove the glass floating body. Caution! The glass floating
body is covered with alkaline! Rinse the floating body with
water.
4. Completely remove the electrolyte from the reactor by
means of a suitable suction device.
5. Fill the electrolyte into a specially marked and alkaline-
resistant tank and store out of reach of unauthorized
persons, in particular of children. Or dispose of the
electrolyte as described in
section 9.2
.
WARNING!
How to proceed
