Dukane iQ Series user manual Stack Disassembly

iQ Series, Ultrasonic Hand Held Systems User’s Manual

Stack Disassembly

Stack disassembly is required when changing the booster or horn, or for a thorough inspection of all stack components. In mounted systems, always remove the stack from its mounting to disassemble the stack components.

To establish a maintenance schedule, inspect the mating surfaces after the first 200–400 hours of operation. If they require cleaning, halve the time between inspections. If the surfaces do not require reconditioning, then double the time between inspections. Each system is different due to the large number of operational parameters and stress factors.

The assembly and disassembly procedures for a hand probe are shown in Figure 6–6. It makes no difference whether the horn is attached to the booster first, or the booster is attached to the probe first.

CAUTION

Never hold a probe by the housing when tightening or loosening an adjoining com- ponent. The probe housing has anti–rotation devices to keep the transducer aligned. These could shear under excessive torque.

ASSEMBLY

HAND

PROBE

HOUSING

Output End

Mounting Stud

(Insert Into Horn First and Tighten to Torque Specs)

Input End

HORN

HAND

PROBE

HOUSING

Spanner

Wrench

Holes

HORN

HAND

PROBE

ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

Figure 6–6Hand Probe Assembly and Disassembly

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