Hydac CTU 2 Series Manual

CTU 2xxx series
Contamination Test
Unit
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
English (translation of original instructions)
Document No.: 3160738h
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Imprint
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Imprint
Manufacturer / publisher and responsible for the content:
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
Industriegebiet
66273 Sulzbach / Saar
Germany
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Documentation Representative
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c/o HYDAC International GmbH, Industriegebiet, 66280 Sulzbach / Saar
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Imprint............................................................................................................2
Documentation Representative...................................................................2
Content ..........................................................................................................3
Preface...........................................................................................................7
Technical Support........................................................................................7
Product modification....................................................................................7
Warranty......................................................................................................7
Using the documentation.............................................................................8
Safety information ........................................................................................9
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions ..................................................................................................9
Structure of the safety information and instructions...................................10
Warning signs used...................................................................................10
Signs used for giving orders......................................................................11
Used prohibitory signs...............................................................................11
Others used symbols.................................................................................12
Signs used for the required specialist personnel.......................................12
Specialist personnel – Mechanical.........................................................12
Specialist personnel – Electricity............................................................12
Observe regulatory information .................................................................13
Proper/Designated Use .............................................................................13
Improper Use or Use Deviating from Intended Use...................................15
Qualifications of personnel / target group..................................................16
Wear suitable clothing...............................................................................17
Observe regulatory information .................................................................17
What to Do in Case of Emergency (EMERGENCY STOP) .......................17
Transporting the CTU.................................................................................18
Storing the CTU...........................................................................................18
Decoding the model code label.................................................................19
Checking the scope of delivery.................................................................20
Functional principle of the CTU.................................................................21
Clean-room conditions in the analysis chamber........................................23
Filling/refilling test fluid...............................................................................23
Automatic inner chamber cleaning/clean room cleaning ...........................23
Performing the contamination test.............................................................23
Achievable negative control values ...........................................................24
Parts of the CTU..........................................................................................25
Control elements on the operating panel...................................................26

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Control elements on the operating console...............................................27
Preparing the CTU for operation ...............................................................28
Setting up the CTU....................................................................................28
Setting up the electrical connection of the CTU......................................29
Connecting the compressed air..............................................................30
Connecting an air extractor....................................................................31
Opening/closing the door ..........................................................................32
Door with several access holes.................................................................33
Door with gloves........................................................................................34
Installing gloves......................................................................................35
Use electro-statically conductive gloves..............................................35
Door with several access holes and small pane........................................36
Operating the filter membrane holder.......................................................37
Filter membrane holder CTMH (ContaminationTest Membrane
Holder).......................................................................................................37
Cascading filter membrane holder CTMH..............................................38
Filter membrane holder with union nut ......................................................39
Filter membrane holder with clamp............................................................40
Cascading filter membranes...................................................................41
Changing the filter membrane...................................................................42
Labeling the filter membrane.....................................................................44
Operating the text display TD 200 .............................................................45
CTU switching on ......................................................................................47
Selecting the operating mode....................................................................48
Stand-by.................................................................................................48
Operation ...............................................................................................48
Setting the vacuum for suctioning off the rinsing fluid................................49
Setting the pressure of the rinsing fluid......................................................49
Filling/refilling rinsing fluid..........................................................................50
Selecting the rinsing volume......................................................................53
Performing the contamination test.............................................................54
Cleansing the clean room automatically....................................................56
Automatic reservoir change-over...............................................................57
CTU switching off (Power Down)...............................................................58
Preparing the CTU for operation ...............................................................59
Clean-room conditions in the analysis chamber - Rinsing of the
inner chamber............................................................................................60
Performing the spray extraction method.................................................60
Performing maintenance............................................................................61
Maintenance work .....................................................................................62
Maintenance intervals.........................................................................62

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Inspecting/cleaning the machine compartment..........................................63
Replacing hoses........................................................................................63
Selecting the rinsing fluid filter / return filter...............................................63
Changing the filter element – type LF.....................................................64
Changing the filter element – type MRF1...............................................67
Removing/fitting halogen lights (CTU up to manufacture year 2006) ........70
Light spare parts.....................................................................................72
Removing/fitting LED lights (CTU 2200 / 2400 from manufacture
year 2013) .................................................................................................73
Checking/maintaining the spray gun..........................................................74
Changing the spray nozzle.....................................................................74
Replacing the hose for the spray gun.....................................................75
Calibrating the flow rate meter................................................................76
Cleaning the analysis chamber..................................................................76
Clean the diffuser on the filter membrane holder....................................76
Cleaning the door......................................................................................77
Statically charged door...........................................................................77
Changing the clean-room filters.................................................................78
Replacing the prefilter mat .....................................................................78
Replacing the main filter.........................................................................79
Replacing the main filter of a CTU 2000 .............................................79
Replacing the main filter of a CTU 2200 / 2400...................................80
Emptying the intermediate pan..................................................................81
Changing the test fluid...............................................................................81
Draining the reservoirs...........................................................................82
Reservoir filling/refilling .......................................................................83
Checking the gloves..................................................................................83
Permeation of Protective Gloves According to EN 374-3:1994..............84
Checking the filter regulator.......................................................................86
Setting the filter regulator.......................................................................86
Draining the filter regulator.....................................................................86
Cleaning the filter elements of the filter regulator...................................86
Disassembling the filter regulator...........................................................87
Disassembling the top part..................................................................87
Disassembling the bottom part............................................................87
Assembling the filter regulator................................................................87
Assembling the bottom part.................................................................88
Assembling the top part ......................................................................88
Remedying error messages/malfunctions................................................89
Hydraulic circuit..........................................................................................91
Locating spare parts...................................................................................94
Disposing of the CTU .................................................................................96

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Technical Data.............................................................................................97
Attachment..................................................................................................99
EC declaration of conformity......................................................................99
Customer Support/Service.........................................................................99
Model Code.............................................................................................100
Explanation of terms and abbreviations...................................................101
Index........................................................................................................103

Preface
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Preface
These operating instructions were made to the best of our knowledge.
Nevertheless and despite the greatest care taken, it may contain errors.
Therefore please understand that, in the absence of any provisions to the
contrary hereinafter, our warranty and liability – for any legal reasons
whatsoever – are excluded in respect of the information in these operating
instructions. In particular, we shall not be liable for lost profit or other financial
loss. This exclusion of liability does not apply in cases of intent and gross
negligence. Moreover, it does not apply to defects which have been
deceitfully concealed or whose absence has been guaranteed, nor in cases
of culpable harm to life, physical injury and damage to health. If we
negligently breach any material contractual obligation, our liability shall be
limited to foreseeable damage. Claims due to Product Liability shall remain
unaffected.
Technical Support
Contact our technical sales department if you have any questions on our
product. When contacting us, please always include the model code, serial
no. and part no. of the product:
Fax:
[phone]
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Product modification
We would like to point out that changes to the product (e.g. purchasing
options, etc.) may result in the information in the operating instructions no
longer being completely accurate or sufficient.
After modification or repair work that affects the safety of the product has
been carried out on components, the product may not be returned to
operation until it has been checked and released by a HYDAC technician.
Please notify us immediately of any modifications made to the product
whether by you or a third party.
Warranty
For the warranty provided by us, please refer to the terms of delivery of
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH.
You will find these under www.hydac.com -> General terms and conditions.

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Using the documentation
Note that the method described for locating specific information
does not release you from your responsibility of carefully reading
all these instructions prior to starting the unit up for the first time
and at regular intervals in the future.
What do I want to know?
I determine which topic I am looking for.
WHERE can I find the information I’m looking for?
The documentation has a table of contents at the beginning. There, I select
the chapter I'm looking for and the corresponding page number.
de
HYDACFiltertechnikGmbH
BeWa123456ade
Seite x
Produkt/Kapitel
200x-xx-xx
The documentation number with its index enables you to order another copy
of the operating and maintenance instructions. The index is incremented
every time the manual is revised or changed.
Chapter description
Page number
Edition date
Document language
Documentation no.
with index/
file name

Safety information
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Safety information
The unit was built according to the statutory provisions valid at the time of
delivery and satisfies current safety requirements.
Any residual hazards are indicated by safety information and instructions and
are described in the operating instructions.
Observe all safety and warning instructions attached to the unit. They must
always be complete and legible.
Do not operate the unit unless all the safety devices are present.
Secure the hazardous areas which may arise between the unit and other
equipment.
Maintain the unit inspection intervals prescribed by law.
Document the results in an inspection certificate and keep it until the next
inspection.
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions
In these instructions you will find the following signal words:
DANGER
DANGER – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level
of risk, which, if not avoided, will result lethal or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a medium
level of risk, which, if not avoided, can result lethal or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a low level
of risk, which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level
of risk, which, if not avoided, will result in damage to property.

Safety information
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Structure of the safety information and instructions
All warning instructions in this manual are highlighted with pictograms and
signal words. The pictogram and the signal word indicate the severity of the
danger.
Warning instructions listed before an activity are laid out as follows:
HAZARD SYMBOL
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Consequence of the danger
►Measures to avert danger
Warning signs used
These signs are listed for all safety information and instructions in these
operating instructions which indicate particular hazards to persons, property
or the environment.
Danger point warning
Dangerous electrical voltage warning