Maintaining & Troubleshooting
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Manual B
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3. Inspect the filter. Refer to Figure B–12.
If the membrane filter is dry:
4. Check if there are any contaminants or discoloring of the white
membrane. If yes, the filter should be replaced.
a. Remove the O-ring and replace the membrane filter.
b. Replace the O-ring on top of the membrane filter.
c. Place the cap back onto the membrane separator and tighten.
5. Check upstream of the membrane for liquid contamination and clean
and dry out before re-opening the shut-off valve at the sample tap.
OR
If the membrane filter is wet (liquid or contaminants are detected on the
filter):
4. Drain any liquids and clean with isopropyl alcohol.
5. Clean any liquids or contaminants from the base of the membrane
separator.
6. Replace the filter and the O-ring.
7. Place the cap onto the membrane separator and tighten with a
channel lock wrench.
8. Check upstream of the membrane for liquid contamination and clean
and dry out before opening the shut-off valve at the sample tap.
Toreplacetherotameter(SS500simplifiedsamplesystemonly)
Use the following steps to replace the acrylic rotameter for the SS500
Simplified Sample System. Refer to Table A–3 on page A–13 for a list of spare
parts.
Figure B–12 Inspecting the membrane
separator filter