Section 6: Maintenance; Charcoal Filter Replacement; Desiccant Cartridge Replacement - FALEX 400 Operation And Maintenance Manual

6.1 Charcoal Filter Replacement

To prevent equipment contamination, the
charcoal filter must be changed monthly.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
damage to equipment.
1. Ensure the Falex 400 is not performing a test.
2. Open the beaker cover by tilting it out
towards you.
3. Slide the used charcoal filter out of the slot on the
left side of the beaker stand
4. Properly dispose of the charcoal filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into the slot on the left
side of the beaker stand.
Charcoal Filter
Figure 52

6.2 Desiccant Cartridge Replacement

Desiccant may cause irritation to the eyes or skin.
Wear protective goggles, gloves, and an apron;
avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use
in well ventilated areas and keep away from heat
or flame. Follow all Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS), Hazardous Materials Identification System
(HMIS), ISO 9000, Lab Standard Operating Pro-
cedures (SOP), and related instructions. Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury or death.
.
[Figure 52]

Section 6: Maintenance

Desiccant Cover
Desiccant Cartridge Location
Figure 53
DO NOT use the ethernet port inside the
desiccant chamber area. It is for use by
Falex technicians only.
1. Change the desiccant cartridge when 75–90%
most of the desiccant granules turn from blue
to pink.
2. Be sure the Falex 400 is powered off. Locate
the desiccant cover on the front of the Falex 400
.
[Figure 53]
3. While holding the desiccant cover in place, use
a flat-tipped screwdriver to loosen six flathead
screws until the cover can be removed
These screws are captivated and will not come
apart from the cover.
Desiccant Cartridge Mounted In
Figure 54
Housing
34
.
[Figure 54]