Ptfe Filter Disc; Probe Seal; Cleaning Your Instrument; Water Ingress - ION TIGER XT User Manual

PTFE Filter Disc

It is essential that the TIGER XT is always used with a supplied 0.5 micron PTFE
Filter Disc fitted to the front of the instrument. Without the filter, particles of
debris and dust can be drawn into the MiniPID 2 Sensor inhibiting the function
of the instrument. These filters are consumable and should be changed after
every 100 hours of use. The frequency of replacement should be increased for
dusty or moisture laden environments. PTFE Filter Discs are available from your
distributor or at www.ionscience.com.
PTFE Filter Disc changing should be conducted in a suitably clean environment, with clean hands and
equipment to avoid contamination of the new PTFE Filter Disc.
To change the PTFE Filter Disc (see the
1. Unscrew the Filter Housing Cap and lift off the Filter Clamp and O-ring.
2. Lift the PTFE Filter Disc from the Instrument Body. Carefully place a new PTFE Filter Disc into
the Instrument Body.
Under no circumstances should a PTFE Filter Disc be used once it has been removed.
3. Replace the Filter Clamp, ensuring that the O-ring is correctly seated.
4. Replace the Filter Housing Cap. Do not over-tighten.

Probe Seal

The Probe Seal (see the

Cleaning your Instrument

To clean your Tiger XT instrument, use a damp cloth or wipe.

Water Ingress

If the instrument has been immersed or splashed with water, take the PID 2 Sensor out to dry (see
below) and replace the PTFE Filter Disc as described previously.
Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
Inlet Probe
Inlet Probe Assembly) should be inspected and replaced when required.
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