UVP Benchtop UV Transilluminator - Manual (Page 9)

Replacing the UV Tubes
In the Single UV Benchtop Transilluminator
Disconnect the transilluminator from the electrical supply.
A phillips head screwdriver is required to remove the filter cover.
Carefully twist the UV tubes from their sockets.
Fit with the proper replacement tubes. Refer to Section 10 for ordering information.
In the 2UV Benchtop Transilluminator
Care must be taken to replace the proper UV wavelength tube into the proper socket location. The 2UV
transilluminator is fitted with alternating 302/365nm tubes: six of the 302nm UV wavelength and five of the
365nm UV wavelength.
Disconnect the transilluminator from the electrical supply. A phillips head screwdriver is required to remove
the filter cover. It is best to remove the tubes in sequence and replace in the same manner. UV tubes 1-3-
5-7-9-11 are 302nm and UV tubes 2-4-6-8-10 are 365nm. Refer to Section 6.2 for a position drawing. Fit
each location with the proper replacement tubes. Refer to Section 10 for ordering information.
In the 3UV Benchtop Transilluminator
Care must be taken to replace the proper UV wavelength tube into the proper socket location. The tubes
in the top row of the 3UV transilluminator consist of alternating 302/254nm tubes. Beneath each 254nm
UV tube is a 365nm UV tube.
Disconnect the transilluminator from the electrical supply.
A phillips head screwdriver is required to remove the filter cover.
It is best to remove the tubes in sequence and replace in the same manner. UV tubes 1-4-7-10-13-16 are
302nm and UV tubes 2-5-8-11-14 are 254nm. To change the 365nm UV tubes (numbered 3-6-9-12-15) in
the second row, it is necessary to remove the top row of tubes. Refer to Section 6.3 for a position drawing.
Fit each location with the proper replacement tubes. Refer to Section 10 for ordering information.
Cleaning the UV Transilluminator
The painted surfaces and filter areas of the transilluminator should be cleaned with water, soap, and a
sponge or cloth towel. Never use abrasive cleaners, solvent based cleaners or scouring pads.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TRANSILLUMINATOR FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER PRIOR TO
CLEANING.
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