Cleaning Or Replacing The Fan Filter - Thermo Scientific Omni FTIR Multi Gas CEMS Instruction Manual

Preventive Maintenance and Servicing
Maintenance and Servicing of the FTIR Analyzer Components
Cleaning or
Replacing the Fan
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2. Locate the humidity indicator on the analyzer left side panel. If the
indicator is pink, the desiccant and the humidity indicator need to be
replaced
Replacing the
3. Lift the tab on the indicator cover and remove the indicator.
4. Insert the new indicator (it should be blue) into the indicator cover.
5. Secure the indicator cover to the panel, making sure the indicator cover
completely covers the indicator. Press the edges of the cover against the
analyzer panel to create a firm seal.
6. Slide the FTIR drawer back into the rack, then use the Phillips
screwdriver to re-install the FTIR cover panel and its mounting screws
to complete the procedure.
The cooling fan on the FTIR analyzer ensures that the electronics are not
damaged by high temperatures. The filter prevents dust and particulates
from entering the electronics compartment. The fan filter can be cleaned,
Filter
but it can also be replaced as part of the FTIR maintenance kit. Use the
following procedure to periodically clean or replace the fan filter, which is
located on the left side panel of the analyzer.
Important Note Do not remove the screws that secure the fan filter
housing to the panel.
Equipment Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Flat blade screwdriver
Fan filter (optional)
1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the FTIR cover panel in the
front of the system rack. Slide the FTIR drawer out of the rack to gain
access to the analyzer.
2. Using the flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry the fan cover grill off of
the fan filter housing. Remove the dirty filter
(Figure 5–3). For more information see
Desiccant".
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"Checking and
(Figure 5–5).
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