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Instruction Manual DOLPHIN LM 0100-0800 A, LT 0130-0750 A_EN_en
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Storage
NOTICE
Storage temperature below +5°C.
Risk of damage to the machine!
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Drain the operating liquid from the machine and the system before storage.
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Or add an anti-freeze solution.
After testing, all Busch DOLPHIN vacuum pumps are vented and drained. Pumps containing ferrous
materials are preserved using a combined VPI (Vapor Phase Inhibitor) and Contact Inhibitor Oil (Va-
porol™ or equivalent) at a recommended concentration of 1 liter per m
3
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4.1
Short Term (Up to 3 Months)
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Seal all apertures with adhesive tape or provided caps.
If possible:
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Store the machine indoors, dry, dust free and if possible in original packaging preferably at tem-
peratures b5 … 55 °C.
4.2
Medium Term (3 Months to 6 Months)
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Remove the shaft coupling guard (if not supplied as a bare shaft machine).
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Rotate the machine shaft by hand weekly to prevent bearing indentation.
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Leave the shaft at approximately 90 degrees to the original position, using a temporary mark on
the shaft to assist.
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Replace the coupling guard, taking care to align correctly and ensure that all fasteners are re-
placed and fully tightened.
4.3
Long Term (Over 6 Months)
If the machine is constructed in cast iron material:
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Fill the pump with a liquid preservative (e.g. ‘Shell Ensis Fluid’) to prevent the machine from cor-
roding.
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Remove the shaft coupling guard (if not supplied as a bare shaft machine).
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Rotate the machine shaft by hand weekly to prevent bearing indentation.
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Leave the shaft at approximately 90 degrees to the original position, using a temporary mark on
the shaft to assist.
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Coat the exposed shaft ends and shaft coupling with wax preservative or heavy grease.
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Replace the coupling guard, taking care to align correctly and ensure that all fasteners are re-
placed and fully tightened.
