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SERVICE BULLETIN 1001 issue 1

Applicability

All GEW UV systems with e-Brick lamp controllers.

Frequency of e-Brick Air Filter Inspection, Cleaning and Replacement

It is apparent that some users are not inspecting and servicing their e-Brick air filters often enough. Some e-Bricks are also operating outside of their specified ambient temperature range of +5C to +40C. Either situation can cause a temperature trip-out and either will cause premature failure of the e Brick. Please note that such failures are not covered by the GEW warranty.

e-Brick with dirty inlet filter The air intake filter on this e-Brick was totally choked with dust and the unit eventually failed. This avoidable situation proved both expensive and inconvenient for the printer.


However, the solution is simple; regular inspection and servicing of your e-Bricks will help keep your press running reliably and will reduce your running costs. Please follow the service instructions as detailed in your equipment manual.

Servicing your e-Brick Lamp Controller

For your convenience the relevant sections of the e-Brick operating manual are appended to this bulletin. Please take particular note of the UV System Maintenance Schedule and the Filter Service Record. Place these in a plastic folder and fix it in a handy place on the equipment. The operator can fill in the record at the specified intervals.

Additional Tips and Advice

  • Keep the area adjacent to the e-Bricks free from dust but do not sweep the dust while the system is operating. The use of a dampened mop is preferable but please be aware of electrical hazards.
  • Raising the e-Bricks off the floor may reduce dust ingress.
  • e-Bricks have a yellow ribbon attached above the air outlet. Please check to see that the ribbon is blown outwards during operation. If it isn’t, it’s a sure sign of blocked filters.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation around the e-Bricks and avoid air recirculation paths.
  • Keep sources of hot air away from the air inlets (eg. fans and ducting).

Spares and Service

Please email spares@gewuv.com , service@gewuv.com or click on the Contact Us button above for full contact information.

Spare part numbers: Intake filter medium 10485
  Exhaust filter medium 24504 (3.6, 9, & 12kW e-Bricks)
  Exhaust filter medium 25392 (22kw e-Bricks)

 

Click here to download this document and the addendum as a pdf document.