Particle Trap Installation and Operation Manual
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Maintenance
The Particle Trap Product Line requires very little maintenance other than routine replacement of the Pre-Filters
and Hepa-Filter at various intervals. The Pre-Filter should be replaced on a monthly Preventive
Maintenance (PM) schedule or by visual inspection for earlier replacement if the need dictates. Replace
pre-filters every 30 days or 650 hours of operation; whichever comes first. Change the pre-filter element
more frequently if contamination is seen accumulating on the pre-filter element prior to the regularly
scheduled replacement. Replace the HEPA filter every 1 to 3 years or 6200 hours of operation; whichever
comes first. Failure to properly maintain and replace the pre-filter may shorten the effective life of the
HEPA filter. Like most Hepa-Filters, the life expectancy is between one and three years depending on
usage and environment. For Cleanroom environments the Hepa-Filter can last closer to three years, but in
low level cleanroom or general production environments, the Hepa-Filter will have a lower lifespan.
The Pre-filter element is replaced by releasing the draw latches on each side and removing the Lexan Hood,
which releases the front grill with the incorporated Pre-Filter channels. Slide the old filter out and the new
filter in, (see the illustration on page 8)
NOTICE; the wire support mesh built into each Pre-Filter should be ÒdownstreamÓ facing inside the
cabinet. If you can see the wire after reassembly from the operators view - the filter is installed backward.
Pre-Filters are available as a case of six filters, ordered under part number;
PT6000 680-0006CASE per case of 6. Pre-Filter, Medical Grade
PT-Mini 680-0007CASE per case of 12, Pre Filter, Medical Grade
Safety Precaution: Hepa-Filter access.
The power source must be disconnected from the mains when accessing the Hepa-Filter, the internal fan blades
are exposed and do not have a guard. Unplug the power cable to be certain power cannot be applied.
The HEPA-Filter is accessed by removing the rear panel that it is attached to.
Remove the front hood and place the cabinet on a table lying face down. Remove the #8 screws (see the
illustration on page 9). Loosen and rotate, or completely remove the four Filter Straps. The HEPA Filter may
be stuck to the rear panel and require significant persuasion to break free. The filter housing has a gasket on
one face, the gasket must engage the rear panel and be compressed, when placing the new filter on the rear
panel be mindful of the perimeter flanges, they must seat inside the filter metal frame.
Procedure; At re-install, lay the rear panel on a work surface with flanges up-facing; place the HEPA Filter onto
the rear panel with the gasket down-facing and centered on the opening; engage (4) clips then tighten slightly as
you carefully align the HEPA filter so the flanges fit inside the HEPA filter frame. tighten all (4) clips to seal
gasket to rear panel.
HEPA Filters are available individually, ordered as part number;
PT6000 680-0001 sold as each.
PT-Mini 680-0005 sold as each.
