VACUUBRAND ME 8SI - Manual (Page 22)

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➨ To check the valves use hex key to remove four socket-
head screws from pump head and remove housing cover
with head cover, valves and O-rings (MD 4 / MV 2 only).
☞ Never remove parts by using a spiky or sharp-edged tool
(e.g. screw driver), we recommend to use a rubber mallet or
compressed air (to be blown carefully into port).
➨ Remove head cover carefully from housing cover. Note po-
sition of valves and remove them.
☞ Replace valves if necessary.
☞ Use petroleum ether or industrial solvent to remove depos-
its. Do not inhale.
Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads:
➨ Use open-ended wrench, remove screw-in fittings from all
pump heads.
View of the disassembled pump head parts
seal rings (only MD 4 / MV 2)
housing cover
diaphragm support disc
housing
rod
washer
diaphragm
diaphragm clamping disc
head cover
valve