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Preventive Maintenance
Inlet Assemblies
USEPA PM
5-8
Model 5030 SHARP Monitor Instruction Manual
Inlet
The water collector bottle located on the PM
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least every five sampling days
clean the interior of the bottle, inspect the seals, and replace the bottle in the
holder.
Figure 5-5. USEPA PM
Once a month the sampler inlet should be dismantled and cleaned. Mark
each assembly point of the sampler inlet with a pen or pencil to provide
reference marks during reassembly.
Disassemble the sample inlet unit according to
screws are frozen, apply penetrating oil or commercial lubricant to make
removal easier. Clean all interior surfaces and the bug screen with a general
purpose cleaner or compressed air, paying particular attention to small
openings and cracks. Cotton swabs and/or a small brush are helpful.
Completely dry all components.
Also monthly, check the O-rings for distortion, cracks, fraying, or other
problems and replace as necessary. Apply small amounts of grease to the
rings before assembling the unit.
(Figure
5-5). Remove any accumulated water,
Inlet
10
inlet should be inspected at
10
Figure
5-5. If the assembly
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