3. Locate and remove the 11/32 nut from the high voltage towers,
and remove holding clip
(Figure 4).
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the plate bracket that holds the plates in the clip rings.
There is one screw on each side (
Figure
5).
5. Grip generator plate just above retainer clip and gently lift plate up approx. 3/4 of the way,
then re-grip generator plate just above retainer clip again to ensure that plates do not spread
and fall apart upon removal
(Figure 6)
.
6. Carefully separate and place the four pieces in a shallow tray
(Figure 7)
. Take a dry paper
towel and rub the mica plate to remove any film deposits that might be present. Run water on
the stainless steel screens to remove nitric acid precipitate. Use a cloth to thoroughly dry the
stainless steel grids
(Figure 7)
.
4. Once dried, mica
plates must be
inspected.
Hold
plate up to a light to
ensure no arc holes have developed
(Figure 8)
or that any other damage is present
(Figure
Figure 7
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 6
Figure 5
