Hologic thinprep 2000 - SECTION D: Filter Cap O-Ring Lubrication

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ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual 7.5
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FILTER CAP O-RING LUBRICATION
Inspect the filter seal O-rings located at the base of the filter cap for dryness. An indication of dryness
is difficulty inserting a ThinPrep Pap test filter onto the filter cap.
Inspect the cap seal O-ring located at the top of the filter cap for dryness. If the cap seal O-ring is
damaged, replace the entire filter cap.
Perform the following procedure weekly on the cap seal O-ring and whenever any of the filter seal
O-rings are dry.
1. Using the tube of high-vacuum silicone grease included with the ThinPrep 2000 processor, apply
a small amount of grease to each of the three O-rings as shown in Figure 7-3.
2. Using a gloved finger, spread the grease until a thin layer of grease covers each of the O-rings.
Remove any excess grease from the three O-rings with a lint-free wipe.
Figure 7-3 Filter cap O-ring Lubrication
SECTION
D
Cap seal O-ring
Filter seal O-rings
Apply grease
here