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Instructions for Use
Use
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Use
This paragraph details the fundamental operating procedures.
Make all electrical and pneumatic connections before the use of the system.
While heating the vacuum chamber, the temperature of the inlet flange must
not exceed 80 °C.
WARNING!
Never use the turbopump when the inlet flange is not connected to the
vacuum chamber.
Do not touch the turbopump or any of its accessories during the heating
process. The high temperatures may cause burns.
CAUTION!
Avoid impacts, oscillations or harsh movements of the pump when in operation.
The bearings may become damaged.
Use air or inert gas free from dust or particles for venting the pump. The pressure
at the vent port must be less than 2 bar (above atmospheric pressure).
WARNING! When employing the pump for pumping toxic, flammable, or radioactive
gases, please follow the required procedures for each gas disposal.
Do not use the pump in presence of explosive gases.