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The unit is rated at 65 psi (4.5 bars) inlet pressure,
at temperatures up to 75º F (24º C), and the rating
decreases at higher temperatures. When using high
pressures, consider the ambient room temperature as
well as heat from surrounding equipment.
Verify that the 980 Ionized Air Gun trigger is not
depressed. Turn the power switch on the console to ON.
The green LED on the console should illuminate.
Hold the SCS 980 Ionized Air Gun approximately 6
inches (15 cm) from the surface you want to discharge
and blow off. Aim the 980 Ionized Air Gun and press the
trigger to blow ionized air. The green LED on the back
of the 980 Ionized Air Gun lights up while you press
the trigger, indicating that the 980 Ionized Air Gun is
ionizing. Typically, static electricity on a surface will be
discharged within one second. Release the trigger when
the surface is assumed to be clean.
If the 980 Ionized Air Gun is not in use, it is
recommended that the Power Switch on the console be
turned off. This will avoid unintentional operation of the
980 Ionized Air Gun. The included S-hook may be used
to hang the 980 Ionized Air Gun out of the way but still
within reach.
WARNING: The SCS 980/980E Ionized Air Gun is NOT
for use in hazardous environments where the possiblity
of explosion exists.
Maintenance
The 980/980E Ionized Air Gun requires very little
maintenance. Occasional cleaning of the case and
emitter points, and periodic replacement of the air
filter are all that is required. Always be sure to protect
all components from liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Carefully follow these maintenance instructions.
CAUTION: Always disconnect power and air supplies
before cleaning or replacing components.
Cleaning the Components
Using a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol, wipe the
exterior surfaces of the console and 980 Ionized Air Gun
to remove any dirt or dust that may have collected.
Using a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol, gently
clean the emitter points on the 980 Ionized Air Gun.
Extremely dirty emitter points will increase the time
needed to discharge static.
Replacing the Air Filter
SCS recommends changing the filter every three
months or when it begins to look dirty. Replacement
filters are available from SCS (Refer to the table on
Page 4).
Hold down the filter release button on the side of the
console.
Remove the hose and filter from the console by pulling
the textured rubber plug where the hose emerges from
the console. Rocking the plug back and forth can help
loosen the filter. Do not pull the hose itself. Remove
the filter from the hose fitting by depressing the metal
release tab on the fitting and pulling the filter.
To install the new filter, follow the directions described
previously under “Assembling the Components” on page
2.
Replacing the Emitter Points
The emitter points, built into the plastic tip of the
980 Ionized Air Gun, usually last the life of the unit.
However, the tip should be replaced if it is broken, or
if the points are bent, broken, otherwise damaged, or
if you are unable to remove dirt by cleaning the points
with isopropyl alcohol. A replacement tip containing a
pair of emitter points is available from SCS.
Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the slot on the SCS
980 Ionized Air Gun barrel.
Figure 4. Replacing emitter points
Using the screwdriver as a lever, loosen the old clip,
grasp it between your thumb and forefinger, and detach
it from the 980 Ionized Air Gun. The emitter points are
very sharp; touch only the plastic lip, and handle it
carefully. To avoid damaging the points, do not touch
them with hard objects such as a screwdriver.
To insert the new emitter points, hold the 980 Ionized
Air Gun with the barrel pointing up.
Grasp the new clip between your thumb and forefinger,
and align it so the curved edges match the curve of the
inside of the 980 Ionized Air Gun barrel.
Align the blunt prongs of the emitters with the holes in
the SCS 980 Ionized Air Gun barrel and set the clip into
place.
Press the clip all the way in using the tip of a
screwdriver. It should fit snugly between the raised rim
of the barrel and the raised rim of the air nozzle. If the
clip overlaps the air nozzle, it is installed backward.
