BUCHI Interface I-100 - Manual (Page 30)

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7 Cleaning and servicing
NOTE
Users may only carry out the servicing and cleaning operations described in this sec­
tion.
Any servicing and repair work which involves opening up the housing may only be
carried out by BUCHI service technicians.
u Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct
operation of the device and preserve the warranty.
7.1 Cleaning the housing
IMPORTANT
Risk of acid damage
The housing of the unit is made of plastic. Escaping acid may damage the material.
u Immediately remove any drops of acid with a damp cloth.
u Only use a damp cloth to clean the device.
u To clean the housing, only use ethanol or soapy water.
7.2 Checking seals
Seals are wear parts. They have to be regularly inspected, cleaned and, if necessary,
replaced. The life of a seal depends on how much it is used and how well it is looked
after.
1
u Remove seal from vacuum connection (1) and examine for damage and cracks.
u Rinse intact seals in water or ethanol and dry with a soft cloth.
u Replace damaged seals.