Thermo Scientific TZ-32 Zonal Rotor
Cleaning of Rotor and Septa — 45
6. 5.
Disassembling and Cleaning of Cap
Assembly
The cap can be disassembled by removing the snap ring using the accessory circlip remover. Be careful not to scratch
it since carbon is used as a sliding agent. Wash it in water or clean it by boiling.
shows the parts of the cap
assembly.
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Check of cap assembly
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The cylinder (
➂
) in the cap must move up and down smoothly.
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The operation should be almost normal after disassembling and cleaning.
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Replace the ring (
➃
) with new one if it has too much play due to wear of ring.
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Replace the cap with new one if the corner that catches the stopper is not square.
➀
➁
➂
➃
➄
➅
➆
➀
Push button
➁
Handle body
➂
Cylinder
➃
Ring
➄
Washer
➅
Snap ring
➆
Cylinder case
6. 6.
Disassembling and Cleaning of Seal
Assembly
Disassemble the seal assembly by the following procedure.
1. Loosen screws (
➊
) and detach the holder cover.
2. Loosen screws (
➌
) and remove the spring holder, spring (B), and ring.
3. Remove the body, guide body, and coil spring (
➀
).
4. Remove the circlip from the housing, and pull out the adapter and ball bearing.
Fully clean the body, housing and ball bearing. Wash the ball bearing in lukewarm water, dry it, and apply the accessory
aluminum lubricant to the balls.
Figure 43
Parts of the cap
assembly