Cleaning the pressure transducer – VACUUBRAND PC 600 LAN User Manual
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Round bottom flask 500 ml, coated .......................... 638497
O-ring 28 x 2,5 ......................................................... 3120553
(FPM) at the spherical ground joint of the round bottom flask at
the inlet
alternative:
O-ring 28 x 2,5 ........................................................... 638304
(FPM covered with FEP)
☞ Remove union nut at the condenser and remove hose from
the inlet of the condenser.
☞ Pull off old overpressure safety relief device and install new
one.
☞ Connect hose to the inlet of the exhaust waste vapour con-
denser and tighten union nut.
Overpressure safety relief device ............................. 638821
(at the exhaust waste vapour condenser)
Cleaning and assembling components
Cleaning the pressure transducer
The controller itself is maintenance-free.
If the vacuum system is contaminated (oil, particles, etc.), contamination of the pressure transducer will
influence the accuracy of measurement.
Attention: Never use hard objects to clean the pressure transducer!
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➨ Fill the chamber of the pressure transducer with a solvent (e. g. benzene) and allow sufficient cleaning
time. Observe all regulations concerning usage and disposal of solvents!
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➨ Drain the solvent and dispose of in accordance with regulations, repeat cleaning if necessary.
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➨ Rinse the chamber of the pressure transducer several times with alcohol in order to remove all solvent
residues.
☞ Never use a spiky or sharp-edged tool to clean the pressure transducer.
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➨ Allow the pressure transducer to dry.
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➨ Readjust the pressure transducer if necessary.
➨ Tighten union nut first by hand and then tighten by one full
turn using open-ended wrench.