Instructions – MEV
31
9.5 COMPLETE DEFROST OF THE INSTRUMENT
It is highly recommended to completely defrost the instrument at least every 6 months.
If the instrument is used regularly in warm tropical climate a more frequent complete
defrost might be necessary.
Turn hand wheel to its highest position and
activate the hand wheel stop.
Remove samples and tools from the
cryochamber.
Switch off the instrument
Place a container at the flexible outlet hose to
collect all the melt water.
Remove the rubber plug at the right backward
of the cryochamber.
Dry the inside of the cryochamber completely.
Switch on the instrument.
Flexible hose to drain out melt water.
Removal of rubber plug in cryochamber.
i
Before starting a complete defrost of the instrument, assure that all
samples have been removed from the cryochamber.
Before switching on the instrument ensure that the instrument is
completely dry, otherwise ice built up can damage mechanical parts.
