A: The cock (1) is rotated by 180°, so that the O-ring (2) loosens.
B: The dust trap (3) is raised as far as it will go.
C: Then it is swung to the side and
D: Detached downwards at an angle.
• Clean the dust trap (3).
• Reinstall in reverse order after cleaning.
Fast filter cleaning
– once every 200 analyses when using tungsten accelerator
– once every 100 analyses when using tungsten and Iron
: Dust trap: fast cleaning
• Clean the dust using the brush (1) delivered with the analyzer.
• Rotate in only one direction.
• Clean the upper end of the filter housing (2).
NOTICE
Grease only the lower end of the filter housing (3) and the lower O-ring (4). The upper end of
the filter housing (2) and the O-ring of the upper sealing mechanism should remain clean and
absolutely free of grease.
Thorough cleaning
– once every 1000 analyses when using tungsten accelerator
– once every 500 analyses when using tungsten and Iron
: Dust trap: disassembling
• Remove the metal filter out of the filter housing.
• Perform a preliminary cleaning, by using the brush.
• Clean the metal filter in the ultrasonic cleaner.
• Dry and, if necessary for assembling, lubricate the 0-ring.
• Clean the upper end of the filter housing (2) from any grease.
NOTICE
When reinstalling the filter in the filter housing, the O-rings must be correctly installed otherwise
the gas flow will be completely blocked.
Outer O-ring on top, inner O-ring to the bottom.