BUCHI Multivapo P-12 - Manual (Page 55)

7 Maintenance
55 Multivapor™ Operation Manual, Version E
7 Maintenance
This chapter provides instructions on all required maintenance to keep the instrument in good working
condition.
! WARNING
Death or serious burns by electric current at cleaning.
• Switch off the instrument
• Disconnect the power cord and prevent unintentional restart
• Wait until the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting to mains
7 .1 Housing
NOTICE
Risk of instrument damage by using solvents as cleaning agents.
• Use a moist cloth and mild soap to clean the instrument.
Check the housing for defects (controls, plugs) and clean it regularly with a moist cloth.
7 .2 Tube connections and joints
Visually examine the tube connections regularly, if tubes become cracked and brittle replace them with
new ones.
Grease all joints at the condenser side regularly to achieve an optimum sealing of the system.
7 .3 Sealing system
NOTICE
Risk of seal damage by improper handling.
• Never apply grease.
• Never touch the seals with sharp objects.
Clean the seals regularly and visually examine them at this occasion. If seals become cracked and
brittle replace them with new ones.
7 .3 .1 Cleaning the seals
To prolong the lifetime of the seals, rinse them routinely with water or ethanol and always in case of
unwanted sample contamination (foaming or boiling retardation). Dry the cleaned seals with a soft
cloth.