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Maintenance Guide A2000 Pump Rebuild for Picarro Analyzers Picarro Inc. 3105 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Phone: +1 408 962 3900 • Fax +1 408 962 3200 www.picarro.com Document Number 40-0085 Revision A...
DISCLAIMER AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Picarro has prepared this manual solely for the information and use by its customers as a guide for the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of the products described.
G2000, L2000, and PI2000 Picarro analyzers. Symptoms Indicating Pump Rebuild is Required The A2000 pump valves and diaphragms are parts that can wear out over time. The following symptoms may indicate the need to perform a pump maintenance by replacing the valves and diaphragms: •...
WARNING may have been in contact with the pump. Service only one side of the pump at a time to avoid mixing parts. CAUTION P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
To shut down instrument if analyzer software does not respond to a normal Shut down attempt from the UI: Open the Diagnostics folder and double-click the Stop Instrument icon. Select “Turn of analyzer in current state”. A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
Figure 3: Shutting Down Analyzer from Stop Instrument Icon Disconnections Prior to Pump Servicing Disconnect the pump from the analyzer. Disconnect the AC power cable from the pump. Move the pump to an area appropriate for service. P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
• Pump Rebuild Kit (part number S2009) This can be ordered directly from Picarro and includes 4 diaphragms, 8 valves, and a 46 mm diaphragm key. These parts may also come as part of a preventive maintenance kit. Figure 4: Pump Rebuild Kit S2009 •...
Figure 5: Loosen Transfer Tube Nut Using the 5 mm Allen wrench, remove the two screws at the base of the pump handle and then remove the handle. Transfer Tube Figure 6: Remove the Handle P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
Valves Figure 8: Housing Cover and Valve Removal Remove the valves and dispose of them. Remove the head covers, keeping their orientation on the bench consistent with their orientation in the pump. A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
CAUTION 10. Place the diaphragm removal tool around the diaphragm, seating it against the flats of the diaphragm support disc located under the diaphragm. P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
14. Disassemble the Clamping Disc, Diaphragm, Support Disc, and Washer(s). (You may have to pry the Support Disc from the diaphragm underside.) Diaphragm Clamping Disc Diaphragm Support Disc Washer(s) Figure 13: Separating Diaphragm Assembly P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
Push the assembly into the diaphragm removal tool, keeping all square holes aligned. This may take some practice. Figure 15: Preparing for Reinstallation Place the washer(s) onto the assembly. A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
This orientation will aid in preventing parts from falling into the housing during diaphragm installation. Connecting Figure 17: Aligning for Installation Carefully rethread the assembly into the pump connecting rod. Once fully seated, firmly tighten the diaphragm assembly, then remove the tool. P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
Figure 19: Press Around Diaphragm to Smooth Down Repeat all the above steps for the second diaphragm. 10. Install the head covers over the two diaphragms. A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
Valves (Lobes facing each other) Figure 21: Valves Installed – Lobe Facing Lobe 12. Install the housing cover, reconnecting the transfer hose onto its barbed fitting, then install and tighten the six screws. P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
Flip the pump over and repeat the same service steps for the lower pump head. Figure 23: Turn Pump Over and Service Lower Head Once the lower head diaphragms and valves are replaced perform reassembly and testing in the next section. A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
Reinstall the handle (facing away from the inlet connection). Figure 24: Install Handle Using 13 mm wrench, tighten the transfer tube nuts. Do not overtighten; the nuts are plastic. Figure 25: Tighten Transfer Tube Connections P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
In case of an unusual noise, switch off pump immediately and check clamping disc positions. Cap Inlet Figure 26: Cap Vacuum Inlet for Operational Quick Check A2000 Pump Maintenance P/N 40-0085 Rev. A...
If the ultimate vacuum is not achieved after the break-in period, check transfer tube connectors at pump heads for leaks. If necessary, recheck valve seats and pump chambers. P/N 40-0085 Rev. A A2000 Pump Maintenance...
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