Removing The Impellers; Removing The Stirrer Shaft - Infors HT Labfors 5 Operating Manual

Labfors 5 – Version for Microorganisms
Cleaning and Maintenance

10.3.12 Removing the Impellers

Procedure:

10.3.13 Removing the Stirrer Shaft

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Before removing the impellers, it is recommended to measure and
record the positions to aid later mounting.
Proceed as follows to remove:
1. Loosen the grub screws on the impeller with an Allen key – do
not remove!
2. Carefully remove the impeller from the stirrer shaft.
If needed, the stirrer shaft can be removed for cleaning. Particular
care shall be taken, to do so.
ATTENTION
The mechanical seal is sensitive to applied forces. Manipulation
on it may lead to its damage!
To remove the stirrer shaft from the vessel top plate, proceed as
follows:
22 January 2019