TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warning Assembly Parts III. Part Orientation IV. Assembly Tools End Cap Removal VI. Cartridge Insertion VII. End Cap Preparation / Installation Manual Insertion Vacuum Insertion IX. Center Seal Tightening Pressure Test...
• The membrane contactor(s) should not be stored where they are exposed to Use in any other application may not have been evaluated by 3M and may direct sunlight. Membrane contactors should always be stored in sealed bags or shrink wrap material and in the original box or other opaque box.
ASSEMBLY PARTS O-rings (4) Inner O-ring To seal the cartridge into the housing, this 7.5 mm O-ring is the shellside or liquid side O-ring. Outer O-ring To seal the cartridge into the end cap, this 6.9 mm O-ring is the lumenside or gas side O-ring. Lock ring (2) An elastomeric ring used to position the inner shellside O-ring.
Assembly Clips Dark machined parts that slide over the Assembly Rods. Assembly Chips The equipment illustrated above is required for the assembly or disassembly of a 3M Liqui-Cel EXF-10x28 Series ™ ™ Membrane Contactor that will be assembled in a 316L SS Housing.
END CAP REMOVAL WARNING To reduce the risks associated with crush or impact related injuries: • Always ensure the membrane contactor is properly secured. Be sure the membrane contactor cannot tip, roll, fall, slide or make any movement that may cause injury or damage to other system components.
WARNING To reduce the risks associated with explosion: • Only use replacement parts supplied by 3M for this product. To reduce the risks associated with crush or impact related injuries: • Always ensure the membrane contactor is properly secured. Be sure the membrane contactor cannot tip, roll, fall, slide or make any movement that may cause injury or damage to other system components.
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• (E) Use the T-Handle insertion tool to press in the remaining O-ring sections. When inserting the O-rings, it is best to always divide each section of un-inserted O-ring in half and press in the middle section. See the photograph to the right, for an example. •...
To reduce the risks associated with explosion: • Only use replacement parts supplied by 3M for this product. To reduce the risks associated with crush or impact related injuries: • Always ensure the membrane contactor is properly secured. Be sure the membrane...
• (D) It is necessary to tighten in a pattern similar to the one shown on this picture. This will ensure that the end cap is inserted evenly. • While the end cap is pulled tight against the housing, place the V-Band clamps on the ridges of housing and the end caps and tighten the clamps.
• (G) Turn the vacuum pump on. Press the end caps against the O-rings. • (H) While the end cap is pulled tight against the housing, place the V-Band clamp on the ridge of the housing and the end cap and tighten the clamp.
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3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability: Except for the limited remedy stated above, and except to the extent prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity), regardless of the legal or equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.
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