Servicing
Flow Transducer Replacement
Thermo Electron Corporation Model 48i Instruction Manual 7-23
Flow Transducer
Replacement
Use the following procedure to replace the flow transducer (Figure 7-12).
Equipment Required:
Flow transducer
Philips screwdriver
1. Turn instrument OFF, unplug the power cord, and remove the cover.
2. Disconnect flow transducer cable from the FLOW connector on the
measurement interface board (Figure 7-2).
3. Disconnect the plumbing connections from the flow transducer. Note
the plumbing connections to facilitate reconnection.
4. Remove the two retaining screws holding the flow transducer to the
floor plate and remove the flow transducer (Figure 7-12).
Figure 7-12. Replacing the Flow Transducer
5. Install the new flow transducer following the previous steps in reverse.
6. Calibrate the flow transducer. Refer to the “Flow Transducer
Calibration” procedure that follows.
Equipment Damage Some internal components can be damaged by small
amounts of static electricity. A properly grounded antistatic wrist strap must
be worn while handling any internal component.
Retaining Screws (2)