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A200 SMIF POD

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User Manual  |  Entegris, Inc.

Cassette Hold Down Installation Procedure

1.   Place shell upside-down on a cushioned  

or nonabrasive surface so the shell is not  
scratched during this procedure.

2.  Remove existing CHD. This can be done by  

hand or with a pair of needle nose pliers. This  
may require “rocking” the CHD gently as you  
pull on it. Be careful not to pull too hard as the 
CHD can break off and leave material in the 
installation hole. 

   If the CHD is broken during installation, the 

remaining material in the installation hole can  
be removed with a hand drill.

3.  Place new CHD over the installation holes and push 

in by hand as far as possible. Using a CHD installa-
tion tool, pound the CHD into the holes.

4.  Make sure new CHD is fully installed. It is fully 

installed when the shoulder on the CHD is flush 
with the installation hole.

Correct: There is no gap 
between the CHD and the shell

Incorrect: Notice the gap 
between the CHD and the shell

Waferlock and Wheel Installation Procedure

1.   Turn pod on its side with the opening facing you 

and the waferlock hanging from the top.

2.  Grasp the sides of the waferlock—watching out for 

the sharp edges—and pull straight out of the pod. It 
should pull off of the pivots in one smooth motion.

3.  Install the new waferlock and wheel assembly.

CHD attachment post

Shell attachment boss

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Summary of Contents for A200 SMIF POD

Page 1: ...ADVANCED MATERIALS HANDLING MANUAL A200 SMIF POD User manual ...

Page 2: ...res 4 Pod Cleaning 4 Visual Inspection 4 Functional Inspection 7 Six Month Procedures 7 Visual Inspection 7 Functional Inspection 7 Annual Procedures 8 Periodic Replacement Parts 8 Visual Inspection 10 A200 Waferlock Assembly Checklist for Gen V Dome 11 A200 Waferlock Assembly Checklist for Gen IV Dome 13 Limited Warranty 14 For More Information 14 Terms and Conditions of Sale 14 ...

Page 3: ...ially release particles from the shell surface Discontinue use due to potential contamination risk and review pod handling procedures Chipping or broken edges Inspect for areas where a section of material is missing potentially causing a functional issue Discontinue use and review pod handling procedures Alignment tabs pins Inspect for pins that are bent or broken off Damaged pins could allow a do...

Page 4: ...or after an incident ACTION TIME CRITERIA DESCRIPTION CUSTOMER ACTION Periodic replacement parts 2 minutes Gasket Replace gasket Gasket Kit 20 gaskets per kit P N 9700 4246 XX last two numbers TBD at order time 1 minute Waferlock and wheel Replace waferlock and wheel Waferlock and Wheel Only Kit 50 per kit P N 9700 9667 01 2 minutes Cassette Hold Down CHD Replace CHD Kit number depends on CHD styl...

Page 5: ... there are also more sophisticated and automatic pod openers available The shell assembly can be cleaned as one piece however some immersion processes may cause water to be forced into areas where parts are screwed to the assembly If testing shows water traps drying conditions may be changed in the tool or disassembly may be required Certain cleaning processes may also affect the waferlock mechani...

Page 6: ...nce or lifetime Chemical attack splash Crazing on outside of shell note how shallow the cracks are 2 Visually inspect for chipped and broken edges Focus on the knife edge where the door seals and the bottom of the shell 3 Visually inspect the CHD for warpage or improper installation There will be no gap between the CHD and the shell in a proper installation See the picture below for an improperly ...

Page 7: ... door surface for cracks scratches and evidence of chemical attack such as crazing or pitting Surface defects in the plastic can make cleaning difficult and be a potential source of particles sloughing off the surface of the plastic Inspect the gasket for proper installation and for cuts and nicks that could compromise the seal The gasket should lay flat against the surface of the door Inspect ant...

Page 8: ... Door Assembly Visually inspect door bottom for loose protruding or missing screws Run a hand over the bottom of the door to feel for protruding screws If less than two screws are found to be loose or missing they can be tightened or replaced with a screwdriver If more than two screws have a problem the door should be removed from service FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION Check the performance of the pod door...

Page 9: ...ures Gasket Installation Procedure 1 Place the seal on the pod door matching the two notches on each of two sides of the seal with the mating slots on the two sides of the pod door This ensures correct orientation of the seal on the pod door 2 Ensuring that the notches in the seal are properly aligned with the mating features in the pod door press the seal into the groove around the perimeter of t...

Page 10: ...3 Place new CHD over the installation holes and push in by hand as far as possible Using a CHD installa tion tool pound the CHD into the holes 4 Make sure new CHD is fully installed It is fully installed when the shoulder on the CHD is flush with the installation hole Correct There is no gap between the CHD and the shell Incorrect Notice the gap between the CHD and the shell Waferlock and Wheel In...

Page 11: ...ne Procedures Shell Assembly Inspect tightness of AK flange installation if one is installed on the pod Inspect the flange for damage or excessive wear Inspect tightness of side handle installation Inspect the handles for damage or excessive wear Door Assembly Inspect door cassette guides for damage or wear Make sure they are installed tightly to the door by looking for a gap around the bottom Ins...

Page 12: ...eely Perform three cycles Rotate the wheel and make sure it can spin freely Waferlock Frame o Tight o Loose Pivot o Moves freely o Stuck Wheel o Spins freely o Jammed Remarks 2 Make sure the waferlock frame edge is fully positioned in the dome rib slot Correct Incorrect Waferlock Frame Edge o Slot in o Slot out Remarks 3 Make sure the waferlock leg is fully inserted into dome boss hole with no gap...

Page 13: ...ed Remarks 5 Make sure the waferlock O ring is present Waferlock O ring o Present o Missing Remarks 6 Make sure the waferlock screw is fully torqued Screw Torque o No gap o Gap Remarks Screw torqued at 6 in lbf 7 Make sure the waferlock pod dowel pin touches the dome wall Waferlock dowel pin o Touching o Gap Remarks A200 WAFERLOCK ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST FOR GEN V DOME CONTINUED ...

Page 14: ...aight Lift the pivot and make sure the retainer moves freely Perform three cycles Rotate the wheel and make sure it can spin freely Waferlock Frame o Tight o Loose o Straight o Tilted Screw o Tight o Loose Retainer o Moves freely o Stuck Wheel o Spins freely o Jammed Remarks Screw torqued at 3 in lbf 2 Make sure the waferlock lock is not tilted 0 06 by using the feeler gauge The gauge must not go ...

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