Waste Drawer Coalescing Trap Upgrade

Purpose

This procedure provides instructions on how to replace the existing filter and coalescing trap (if present) with the latest model.

What is Affected

Vacuum and waste drawer, existing filter (T8 or Odorcarb) and coalescing trap (T8 Configuration).

Parts and Materials Required

  • Proper Protective Equipment
  • FSE Toolkit
  • [ASY-11890], FILTER (BLEACH), ODORCARB, 0.2UM CARTRIDGE
  • [MME-04175], WASTE DWR, COALESCING TRAP, GAC, UPGRADE KIT

Time Required

  • 60 Minutes

Procedure

  1. Shut down the Panther GUI, Panther System, and PC. Turn off the main power.

  2. Open the waste drawer and properly dispose of the solid waste bag and waste cover.

  3. Remove the waste bottle and the front cover of the Waste Drawer.

  4. If upgrading a T8 with Coalescing Trap configuration:

    1. Refer to Odorcarb Vacuum Filter Upgrade Procedure Steps 1-4 to remove the T8 filter and Steps 7-8 to remove the coalescing trap.

    2. Continue to Step 6.

  5. If upgrading a GAC filter configuration:

    1. Remove the current GAC filter from the quick connect fittings (top and bottom of filter) and discard.

    2. Remove the elbow fitting and extension tube that was connected to the bottom of the filter.

    3. Remove the quick connect fitting from the vacuum tube. If the tubing requires cutting to remove the fitting, cut as close to the fitting as possible.

  6. Use an 8mm wrench or socket to remove the two nuts and tubing clamps that secure the tubing to the side wall. Loosely reinstall the nuts on the posts and discard the tubing clamps.

  7. Attach the elbow fitting from the kit, to the vacuum tube (reuse the existing elbow if upgrading from a T8 configuration).

  8. Insert the new coalescing trap by routing the long tubing near the front of the system. As you seat the trap, guide the short tubing onto the barbed fitting.

    Note—Verify all tubing is NOT kinked or pinched.

  9. Install the two screws from the kit into the front and rear mounting holes under the drawer in the original location where the coalescing trap was installed.

  10. Install the trap holder onto the posts and tighten the nuts.

  11. Grease the O-rings on both ends of the filter and install the filter.

  12. Install the quick connect fitting onto the tubing that has been provided in the kit.

  13. Install the quick connect fitting with tubing onto the filter. Cut the tubing to reach the elbow fitting on the vacuum tube. Connect the tubing to the elbow of the vacuum tubing in the waste drawer.

  14. Reinstall the Waste Drawer front cover, Waste Bottle, and waste bag with the cover.

Verification

  1. Verify the Waste Drawer opens and closes smoothly.

  2. Use Service Software to monitor the Panther Vacuum pressure. After 5 to 10 minutes the Panther Vacuum pressure should settle into a range of 6 and 8 in Hg (-203 and -271 mbar).

  3. Verify the system successfully passes PrimeClosedOperation of pumping fluid through tubing to ensure proper and consistent fluid delivery (remove air from the tubing, etc.)..