Minuteman MRS Mercury Vacuum - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR MRS-2 AND MRS-3
See Main Assembly MRS 2&3
Steps 1 through 9 follow same procedure as outlined for MRS-1 on Page 3.
10. Install adapter ring as shown.
11. Assemble U.L.P.A. filter module:
a. Place U.L.P.A. filter module No. 2 with rim gasket down on table.
b. Place prefilter No. 3 over the U.L.P.A. filter.
12. Set U.L.P.A. filter module into adapter assembly. Center so rim gasket seats evenly around tank.
13. Place the vacuum motor assembly No. 1 onto adapter and secure with lid latches.
* The MRS-2 is used for the recovery of mercury contaminated dirt in dry form. Assemble metal hose swivel connector
on hose and insert into hose intake. All dry debris recovered will go into the disposable filter bag.
* For model MRS-3, assembly is same as above with the addition of the separator No. 16 which is inserted into the tank
hose intake. This unit is used to recover liquid mercury spills in the presence of other toxic dust materials. The MRS-3
offers the capability to recover and separate the mercury from the dry material.
PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING MRS-2 AND MRS-3
1. Remove vacuum hose, tools and attachments and place in plastic liner bag.
2. Unplug electric cord from electric service and remove vacuum lid assembly.
3. Remove U.L.P.A. filter assembly, and visually check the prefilter. If prefilter is discolored and packed with dust particles,
replace it. Follow procedure No. 11 above.
4. Remove 1 to 1 adapter.
5. Remove charcoal filter assembly.
6. Remove white Dacron filter with bag frame.
Steps 7, 8, 9 and 10 follow same procedure as outlined for MRS-1 on Page 3.
11. On MRS-3 where the separator has been in use:
a.
Remove jar from separator and then cap. Store in safe place or dispose in plastic liner bag
with other contaminated debris.
b. Remove separator from vacuum, plug all openings with caps provided. Store in plastic bag liner
with other tools and attachments.
c. Plug hose intake on vacuum tank.
12. Re-assemble vacuum following procedure above for MRS-2 and MRS-3, steps 1 through 13.