Pfeuffer Contador - Cleaning the Light Barrier

Operating Instructions Contador
© 2019 – Pfeuffer GmbH Revision 6 Page 33 of 40
NOTE
The rubberized insert in the drawer must not be removed in order to avoid any
miscounts and impurities of the light barrier!
The Pfeuffer
GmbH recommends a complete cleaning or covering of the device
before a longer standstill, in order to preserve the operational readiness of the
CONTADOR/CONTAFILL.
8.1.1 Cleaning the light barrier
In case of using dusty or dressed seeds/products, it is necessary to clean the light barrier as required.
 Remove the feed container and the drawer.
 Carefully place the CONTADOR on its side.
Figure 23: Bottom side of CONTADOR Figure 24: Outlet funnel from below
 Unscrew the two outer countersunk head screws M3x10 (item 1) with a Phillips screwdriver on the
outlet funnel on the bottom of the insert slot.
NOTE
Do not unscrew the two internal countersunk head screws to avoid an adjustment of
the outlet funnel.
Figure 25: Outlet funnel
 Remove the outlet funnel.
 Clean the light barrier (item 2) and the inside of the outlet funnel
carefully with a clean, dry and lint-free cloth.
Reassemble in reverse order.
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