Instruction Manual

Maintenance 41
4 Maintenance
This section provides recommended maintenance procedures. Performing the recommended maintenance
procedures at regular intervals is an essential factor in maintaining maximum performance from your DP-3000
Series dispensing pump. Recommended maintenance procedures are listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 DP-3000 Recommended Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedure Recommended Frequency Instructions
Clean pumping chamber.
• Before the expiration of the working
pot life of the fluid.
• Immediately when changing from one
type of fluid to another.
See “Cleaning the DP-3000” later in
this section.
Replace stopcock.
• Before the expiration of the working
pot life of the fluid.
• Immediately when changing from one
type of fluid to another.
Note: Dispensing with abrasive materials
may require the stopcock to be replaced
more frequently.
See “Cleaning the DP-3000” later in
this section.
Replace seals and O-rings
inside the pumping
chamber.
• Once every 72 hours of operating
usage.
• Immediately if you are changing from
one type of fluid to another.
• If using short pot life material, replace
when cleaning the pumping chamber.
See “Cleaning the DP-3000” later in
this section.
Clean exterior and interior
exposed surfaces of the
pump.
• Once every 72 hours of operating
usage.
• Immediately if you are changing from
one type of fluid to another.
• If using short pot life material, clean
surfaces when cleaning the pumping
chamber.
Use a clean, soft cloth and isopropyl
alcohol (IPA) to remove any residual
fluid and dirt from all areas of the
pump.
Grease the Lead Screw.
• Once each quarter.
See “Greasing the Lead Screw” later
in this section.
Cleaning the DP-3000
WARNING! Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all fluids used with the
dispensing system. The MSDS provides material usage instructions, disposal
instructions, and safety precautions. Always wear appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) as recommended by facility safety practices and the material
manufacturer’s MSDS.
Tools and Materials Needed
• 5/64-inch hex key • Soft cloth
• Scribe • Gloves
• Mild solvent or isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
• Cleaning step bottle brush (provided with DP-3000)
• Compatible solvent for your fluid (see the MSDS for fluid compatibility)