Preventive Maintenance

Perform the following preventive maintenance procedures to keep the analyzer operating at peak performance. Micromeritics also recommends that preventive maintenance procedures and calibration be performed by a Micromeritics Service Representative every 12 months.

Maintenance Required Frequency
Alumina in vapor oil traps * Replace as required.
Analyzer exterior Clean as required or every 3 to 6 months.
Dewar Check and clean weekly.
Diaphragm vacuum pump ** If an oil-free pump is used, replace diaphragm(s) every 12 months.
Dry forepumps As required or every 24 months.
Port filters and O-rings Replace every 3 to 6 months.
Sample tube O-ring Replace as required or every 3 to 6 months.
Test for leaks As required or every 12 months.
Vacuum pump exhaust filter Replace as required or every 12 months.
Vacuum pump fluid * Inspect and change as required or every 3 to 6 months.

* Oil sealed vacuum pumps only.

** For oil-free pumps only: After 12 to 18 months of operation, the diaphragm(s) in the pump will wear out and the pump becomes completely inoperable. To prevent instrument downtime due to an inoperable pump, it is recommend that the diaphragm(s) be replaced by a Micromeritics Service Representative every 12 months.