The Total Service Call
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Perform the following maintenance tasks each time you make a service call
Steps:
- Remove all covers including the tabletop and check for leaks. Clean as needed to restore the machine to original state.
- Resolve primary issue (reason you are there) and check with lab personnel for any additional items.
- Inspect and clean drip pan, identify and correct any leaks.
- Check the 15/45 station from behind for leaks.
- Visually check around and in the machine. Make sure all lines are finger tight as you go around the machine. Look for leaks.
- Open all four ink drawers and inspect for leaks. Also look for ink bottles that appear to be “sucked in” due to a clogged vent. Clean any clogs with a paperclip if necessary.
- Check drill bit and verify that the shield extends fully.
- Verify ALL ink lines are primed.
- Test the vacuum wand, flush with water if necessary.
- Check the interconnect board to verify there are no bent, missing or sticky pins.
- Check for connectivity to make sure the InkCenter is Internet connected.
- Perform prep station fluid flow check, clean holes in prep station thoroughly with a large paperclip.
- Vacuum Chamber
- Check the fill chamber door for cracks and that the door seal is in position with the screws set normally.
- Perform vacuum chamber leak check (vacuum reaches 25.5 in/hg and holds maximum vacuum with no leaks.
- In the Tech Pane check the following
- Separator vacuum level (should be approx. 15.5 in/hg)
- Decay rate (approx.. 0.1 - 0.2 in/hg/sec)
- Run Syringe Leak Test and resolve any leaks.
- Drain the waste.
- Verify all system fans are running.
- Check injector clogs by removing and flushing with water.
- Blow or wipe off dust and wipe down machine.
- Run several cartridges through ALL processes to check functionality before leaving site.