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Section 6: Nozzle Maintenance and Performance
6.1 Nozzle Disassembly and Cleaning
Nozzle maintenance requires the nozzle maintenance kit and SS-029 nozzle cleaning solution.
WARNING!
Always wear protective clothing and eye protection when using SS-029 nozzle cleaning solution.
Dispose of used solution properly.
NOTE: If the compression screw cannot be easily loosened, use light penetrating oil and a 5/8-in. wrench
to loosen the nozzle.
Nozzle Disassembly
1. Remove the nozzle using the nozzle tool from the nozzle maintenance kit.
2. Disassemble the nozzle. See Figure 5: Nozzle Diagram in Section 1.
NOTE: If the compression screw cannot be easily loosened, use light penetrating oil and a 5/8-in. wrench
to loosen the nozzle.
3. Place the nozzle parts in a 50 mL conical tube that has been clearly marked with the correct nozzle
position.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each nozzle.
Nozzle Cleaning
1. Fill each 50 mL tube with 25 mL of prepared SS-029 nozzle cleaning solution and cap the tube.
2. Gently invert the tube at least ten times to ensure all parts come in contact with the cleaning solution.
3. Place the tube in the correctly marked position in the provided tube stand. Soak the parts as long as
possible.
NOTE: Soak nozzle parts for at least 15 minutes. Parts can be soaked in Nozzle Cleaning Solution
overnight.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each nozzle.
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