
Clean the Curtain Plate
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not rest the curtain plate or orifice plate on the
aperture tip. Make sure that the conical side of the curtain plate faces up.
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not insert a wire or metal brush into the aperture
on the curtain plate, orifice plate, or interface heater to avoid damaging the aperture.
1. Pull the curtain plate off of the vacuum interface and then put it, conical side up, on a clean, stable surface.
Figure 7-3 Curtain Plate Removal
The curtain plate is held in place by three retaining ball catches mounted on the orifice plate.
Tip!
If the curtain plate does not immediately separate from the orifice plate, then turn the curtain plate
slightly (less than 90 degrees) to release the ball spring latches.
2. Dampen a lint-free wipe with pure water and then clean both sides of the curtain plate.
Note:
Use multiple wipes, as required.
3. Repeat step
4. Using a dampened wipe or small poly swab, clean the aperture.
5. Wait until the curtain plate is dry.
6. Inspect the curtain plate for solvent stains or lint, removing any residue with a clean, slightly damp, lint-free
wipe.
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