8 | Maintenance INFICON
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8.2.3 Replace operating fluid reservoir.
The oil wick cartridge supplies the turbo molecular pump with lubricant. It consists of a
plastic container with a soaked liner and 8 soaked sticks (Porex rods). Plastic
container and Porex rods are below the turbo molecular pump and accessible from the
bottom of the Ecotec E3000.
The bore for the oil wick cartridge is closed with an aluminum plug and a plastic screw.
The oil wick cartridge has a limited service life and storage period, see "Maintenance
plan [}76]."
DANGER
Risk of death from electric shock
There are high voltages inside the device. Touching parts where electrical voltage is
present can result in death.
► Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and
maintenance work.
► Ensure that the electrical supply cannot be switched back on unintentionally.
CAUTION
Danger of poisoning
The operating fluid reservoir can contain toxic substances from the pumped medium.
► A data safety sheet for the lubricants is available upon request.
► Wear appropriate protective clothing, when needed.
► Dispose of the operating fluid reservoir as stipulated by local regulations.
1 Remove the sniffer line and the ECO-Check from the basic unit.
2 Place the basic unit with the front panel on a soft surface.
3 Unscrew the plastic screw with a 19 mm box wrench.
Fig.47: Fastener of the operating fluid reservoir
4 Lever out the aluminum plug with one or two narrow screw drivers.