VACUUBRAND DCP 3000 - Manual (Page 52)

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The vacuum gauge itself is maintenance free.
Condensate and deposits will affect the measurement results and/or the
adjustment of the pressure transducer.
Attention: Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to
clean the pressure transducer.
VSK 3000:
Never touch the ceramic diaphragm of the pressure trans-
ducer with hard objects.
VSP 3000:
The interior of the pressure transducer is highly sensitive!
Do not insert fingers or tools into the measuring chamber.
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Fill the measurement chamber with a solvent (e.g., benzene) and al-
low sufficient cleaning time. Observe all regulations concerning usage
and disposal of solvents!
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Drain the solvent and dispose of in accordance with regulations. Re-
peat cleaning if necessary.
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Rinse the measurement chamber several times with alcohol in order
to remove all solvent residues.
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Allow the pressure transducer to dry.
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Readjust the pressure transducer if necessary, see sections “Read-
justment of VSK 3000”, pg. 54 / “Readjustment of VSP 3000”, pg.
56.
NOTICE
Cleaning the pressure transducer