Double Valve Pump Decontamination
Note:
- Always follow your local guidelines and standard protocols.
- Do not use acetone on the O-rings.
- Completely disassemble the pump. See Disassembly section.
- Wash all pump components with phosphate-free soap or a detergent.
- Rinse all components thoroughly with deionized water and dry.
- Replace worn O-rings as necessary, and then reassemble.
Disassembly
- Unscrew and remove the Bottom Platen from the Pump Body.
- Unscrew the Filter Retainer from the Bottom Platen and remove the Vyon Filter.
- Pull to remove the Bottom Retainer from the Bottom Platen. Be careful not to lose the Check Ball.
- Remove the Pump Body by un-threading it from the Top Platen.
- Pull to remove the Top Retainer/Tubing Assembly from the Top Platen.
Reassembly
- Slide the Vyon Filter over the Filter Retainer until seated.
- Thread the Filter Retainer into the Bottom Platen until the parts are finger tight.
- Drop the 3/8" OD PTFE Check Ball into the top of the Bottom Platen.
- Insert the Bottom Retainer into the top of the Bottom Platen. Push past the O-ring until the Retainer is firmly seated.
- Insert the Top Retainer/Tubing Assembly into the Top Platen. Push past the O-rings until the Top Retainer is firmly seated.
- Slide the Pump Body over Top Retainer Tubing/Assembly and thread onto the Top Platen until the O-ring seats firmly.
- Thread the Bottom Platen with Bottom Retainer and Filter Retainer into the Pump Body until the O-ring properly seats.
Model 408 Mk2 PVC 2 ft. x 1.66" dia. Double Valve Pump (#117312)