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SERVICING AND CLEANING
Servicing
NOTE:
The three main components of the manifold can be easi-
ly separated and disassembled for servicing, cleaning
or replacing parts. The procedures are illustrated on the
following pages.
The changing of the V-rings/O-rings on the
individual nose cones is described in detail in
the instructions enclosed with the spare part.
The main components of the manifold
A
Piston unit
with piston support bar [I] and pistons
inserted in this unit, which can be unscrewed indi-
vidually for cleaning or replacement.
B
Nose cone assembly
with nose cone support bar [II]
and central guide rod (Z), which is attached to this,
and the nose cones and seals, which can be un-
screwed individually for cleaning or replacement.
C
Manifold housing,
which is connected to the manifold
housing cover [III] of the piston unit with two turn-
lock fasteners.
In order to assure proper functioning, the ErgoOne
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E
-8/-12 should be serviced and cleaned at regular intervals.
What is to be inspected?
1.
Inspect nose cones, pistons and seals for damage and
contamination.
2.
Test the sealing of the instrument. To do this aspirate
a sample, and then hold the instrument in a vertical
position for about 10 sec. If a drop forms at the tip
orifices, see the troubleshooting guide on page 34.
Cleaning instructions (page 28-31)
1.
Clean single nose cones, pistons and nose cone sup-
port bar/piston support bar
(these components only)
with soap solution or isopropyl alcohol then rinse
with distilled water.
2.
Let these parts dry and cool down completely. Re-
sidual moisture in the nose cones may result in a loss
of accuracy.
3.
Lubricate the piston with a very thin coating of the
silicone oil supplied. For the central guide rod (Z) only
use the recommended fluorstatic grease!
4.
After assembling the device, perform the reference
run (rEF).
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