How to replace the UV Tube - ROTOR(+)

Introduction

The manufacturer of the UV Tubes fitted to the ROTOR(+) recommend replacement every 12 months or 100 hours whichever comes first. The UV will conitinue to work past this time but the effectiveness of the UV will start to depreciate.

Singer Instruments no longer keep replacement tubes and suggest the customers purchase these from an external or local supplier. More details on the UV Tube can be found here :  Where to purchase a replacement UV Tube for the ROTOR(+)

Once you have a replacement tube the following procedure explains how to remove/ replace it.

Note: The replacement method is the same on older ROTOR's as well as the newer ROTOR+. 

Note: To identify the difference between ROTOR (pre- July 2021) and ROTOR+ please see this article : What model of ROTOR do I have - ROTOR / ROTOR+?

WARNING: Wear the provided cotton gloves when handling the UV lights. Finger prints will reduce the life of the UV bulb.

Procedure

The UV light is fitted into the top front of the ROTOR+ interior. This can be a little tricky to see. See image below.

Removal of UV Tube

• Turn off the ROTOR(+)
• Manually move the carriage along the axis to the centre of the ROTOR(+). This gives better access to the end of the UV tube.
• Rotate the tube 90 degrees which will allow the removal of the UV Tube 
  • Direction of rotation is not important

   

• Gently lower the UV Tube down and away from the ROTOR(+)

  

• Dispose of the UV Tube following the local company/ institute guidelines

UV Tube Replacement

• Turn off the ROTOR(+)
• Manually move the carriage along the axis to the centre of the ROTOR(+). This gives better access to the ends of the UV tube.
• Line up the pins on the left (A) and right (B) side of the UV light with the socket slots.

   

• Carefully slide the light fully into place.
• Rotate the light 90º to lock it into position (C).
  • Direction of rotation is not important

   

If you require more information please contact [e-mail] for assistance.