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Reassembling the Sample Belt
The ZPS belt and spools are shipped in the proper orientation, which is critical for
successful ZPS operation and minimal specimen damage. When the belt is reassembled after
cleaning, confirm that the belt is orientated with the thick side up.
IMPORTANT
The two urethane layers sandwiching the polyester mesh of the sample belt are not the same
thickness – orienting with the thick side on top provides a deeper sample well (and greater crush
protection for the collected zooplankton).
To reassemble the Sample Belt, complete the following steps:
1. Check the spool clamps and make any necessary adjustments.
2. Attach the belts, correctly orienting them on the spools.
IMPORTANT
As the belt advances onto the take-up spool, the large sample window should be leading each
group of windows in this order: sample window, metallic proximity strip, smaller secondary
window, solid section.
3. Carefully roll the belts fully onto the sample belt and cover spools by hand.
4. Install the belts and spools in the sample housing, confirming that the belts are
lying on their guides and are free to slide. The spools should be free to rotate.
5. Reinstall the sample cover and the intake assembly. Seat the reservoir o-ring
cord and intake tube assembly properly and check for grit or other material that
affects the seal.
6. Attach a quick disconnect hoses (provided in the tool kit) to the reservoir fill hole
and fill the reservoir with fixative. Watch through the clear sample cover to see
when the reservoir is full. Stop filling the reservoir when the fixative reaches the
flapper valve in the channel where the belts enter the reservoir. If the fixative
fills the fill hole, the valve prevents the flow of fixative into the intake path.
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