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Operation Manual Vacuum Pump V-100
7.2.3
Replacing the membrane
The membranes of the V-100 are located on the left and right behind the pump head.
Fig. 22: Membrane
1 Membrane
To remove the membrane you require a clamp (see Chapter 10.2 "Spare parts and
accessories", page 46).
Precondition:
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Pump has been shut down.
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Remove the top cover of the V-100 and remove the pump head (see Chap-
ter 7.2.2 "Dismantling and reassembling pump head", page 35).
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Grip membrane with clamp and turn counter-clockwise.
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Remove old membrane and insert new membrane.
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Tighten new membrane by turning clockwise with clamp.
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Refit the pump head and pump top cover (see Chapter 7.2.2 "Dismantling and re-
assembling pump head", page 35).
Fig. 23: Membrane and clamp
