Maintenance 5-1
5 - Maintenance
Although required maintenance may vary with your application, the following procedures
are recommended for optimal performance and maximum life of the XP 3000.
Perform maintenance tasks in these intervals:
• daily
• weekly
• periodically
Daily Maintenance
To ensure proper operation of the XP 3000, perform these tasks daily:
❑ Inspect the pump(s) for leaks, and correct any problems.
❑ Wipe up all spills on and around the pump.
❑ Flush the pump(s) thoroughly with distilled or deionized water after each use and
when the pump is not in use.
Do not allow the pump(s) to run dry for more than a few cycles.
Weekly Maintenance
The fluid path of the XP 3000 must be cleaned weekly to remove precipitates such as
salts, eliminate bacterial growth, and so on. Any of the three following cleaning
procedures can be used:
• Weak detergent
• Weak acid and base
• 10% bleach
The procedures using these solutions are described in the sections that follow.
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