Edwards DRYSTAR GV Series, Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION
A705-74-880 Issue K
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Safety
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A suitably trained and supervised technician must install your GV pump.
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Ensure that the GV pump is suitable for your application. Contact Edwards or your supplier if you want to use
the GV pump on any other application than those recommended by Edwards.
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Ensure that you comply with all local and national safety requirements during installation.
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Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the products
pumped. Wear the appropriate safety-clothing when you come into contact with contaminated components.
Dismantle and clean contaminated foreline components inside a fume-cupboard. The GV pump should NOT
be dismantled under any circumstances.
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Vent and purge the process system before you start installation work.
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Check that all the required components are available and of the correct type before you start.
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Disconnect the other components in the process system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be
operated accidentally.
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If necessary, contact Edwards or your supplier for advice on inlet isolation-valves, outlet check-valves or
other components suitable for your application and system design.
Consult safety booklet P400-40-100 for advice on safety issues.
3.2 Unpack and inspect
Note: For Bareshaft products, refer to Section 5.13.2 and Table 2 , for motor specifications.
1. Use a forklift truck or a pallet truck to place the pallet in a suitable position.
2. Remove the cardboard sleeve, which covers the pump, and then remove the protective foil bag from around the
pump.
3. Inspect the equipment. If the pump or any other item is damaged notify your supplier and the carrier in writing
within three days. State the Item Number of the GV pump together with your order number and your supplier's
invoice number. Retain all packing materials for inspection. Do not use the pump if it is damaged.
4. Check that you have received the items listed in Table 3 . If any of these items is missing, notify your supplier in
writing within three days.
If the GV pump is not to be used immediately, replace the packing materials. Store the pump in suitable conditions
as described in
Section 6 .
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you do not,
you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
WARNING
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the pump. Refer to Section 2 "Technical Data" for the pump
mass.