SECTION 9—SIEVE BEDS
Platinum™Series 54 Part No 1110538
SECTION 9—SIEVE BEDS
Replacing Sieve Beds
ƽ DANGER
To prevent electrical shock, AWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical
outlet before servicing.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1 on page 55.
NOTE: ALWAYS replace sieve beds in pairs to ensure that both beds are in optimum condition.
1. Unplug unit.
2. Remove cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet
on page 25.
3. Remove tie-wraps and disconnect P.E valve and sieve bed tubing from top of sieve
beds.
4. Remove large tie-wraps.
5. Loosen adjustable clamps on sieve beds. Slide clamps down below the adjustable
clamp hangers.
6. Lift sieve beds up and rest sieve beds on top rear of base.
7. Remove tie-wraps and reinforced tubing from bottom of both sieve beds and remove
sieve beds.
CAUTION
DO NOT remove plastic caps from new sieve bed fittings until ready to install new
beds. Severe sieve contamination can occur if uncapped beds are exposed to air.
8. Remove plastic caps from the top and bottom fittings of the new sieve beds.
9. Install new sieve beds reversing STEPS 3-7.
NOTE: After replacing sieve beds, retiming is necessary. Refer to Timing the Platinum 5, XL, and
10 Concentrators on page 85.
10. Run unit and check for leaks. Refer to Leak Test
on page 89.
11. Reinstall cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet
on page 25.