Microfluidics MICROFLUIDIZER LV1 Series - Page 7

Table of Contents
12/28/2010 LV1 User Manual TOC-2
Operating the Equipment .............................................................................. 3-9
Filling the Product Inlet Reservoir .............................................................. 3-9
Duty Cycle ................................................................................................ 3-11
Cleaning and Storing the Equipment ................................................................. 3-11
Using the Emergency Stop ............................................................................. 3-11
Chapter 4: Maintenance ....................................................................................... 4-1
Replacing Piston Seal Assembly ....................................................................... 4-1
Removing the Liquid End Body .................................................................. 4-1
Removing the Piston, Bearing Retainer and Bearing ......................................... 4-4
Cleaning Components ............................................................................. 4-6
Installing the Piston, Seal, Bearing Retainer, Bearings and Backup Rings ................ 4-6
Installing the Isolator (If Removed) ............................................................. 4-8
Installing the Liquid End Body ................................................................... 4-9
Check Valve Maintenance .............................................................................. 4-10
Cleaning/Repairing the Inlet Check Valve .................................................... 4-10
Outlet Valve Maintenance.............................................................................. 4-11
Replacing the Hydraulic Oil ............................................................................ 4-12
Cleaning the Hydraulic Oil Reservoir & Servicing the Suction Strainer and
Return Line Filter ....................................................................................... 4-12
Return Filter Service Schedule ................................................................. 4-13
Hydraulic Cylinder ....................................................................................... 4-13
Hydraulic Cylinder Disassembly ................................................................ 4-13
Reservoir Filler Breather Cap Replacement ......................................................... 4-14
Coned and Threaded Connections Maintenance .................................................... 4-14
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 5-1
Monitoring the Pressure ................................................................................ 5-1
Unplugging the Chamber ............................................................................... 5-1
Maintaining Connections and Fittings ................................................................ 5-2
Motor Problems Table .................................................................................. 5-6
Appendix A: Drawing List ...................................................................................... A-1
List of Drawings for LV1 ................................................................................ A-1
Appendix B: Tool & Spare Parts List ........................................................................ B-1
Standard Tool Kit ........................................................................................ B-1
Standard Spare Parts Kit ............................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Options ............................................................................................ C-1
Model LV1 Options ....................................................................................... C-1
Appendix D: Fluid Compatibility Tables .................................................................... D-1
The Elastomers .......................................................................................... D-1
The Plastics ............................................................................................... D-1
Appendix E: Mobil Product Data Sheet ..................................................................... E-1
Mobil DTE
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20 Series Super-Stabilized, Antiwear Hydraulic Oils ................................. E-1
Description ......................................................................................... E-1
Typical Characteristics ........................................................................... E-1
Applications ........................................................................................ E-1
Advantages ......................................................................................... E-1
Health and Safety ................................................................................. E-2