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5.2 Exchanging the Oil / Bearing Chambers
Observe all safety information provided in sections 0.3 to 0.5.
Before pumping oxygen (or other highly reactive gases) at concentrations
exceeding the concentration in the atmosphere (> 21 % for oxygen) it will
be necessary to use a special pump. Such a pump will have to be modi-
fied and de-greased, and an inert special lubricant (e.g. PFPE) must be
used.
Very little oil is consumed by wear in the bearings and the gear under clean
operating conditions. Under normal operating conditions, change the oil
annually.
Change the oil more frequently when pumping corrosive vapours or large
amounts of dust or when cycling frequently from atmospheric to working
pressure.
Under such operating conditions it is recommended to regularly check the
neutralisation value (to DIN 51 558) based on a sample of oil. If the neutrali-
sation value for LVO 100 exceeds 2, an oil exchange will be required.
Before removing the oil-drain or oil-fill plug always switch off the pump first
and vent to atmospheric pressure. When the pump has become warm
during operation, the casing and the oil temperature may exceed 80 ºC.
Leave the pump to cool down. Always wear protective gloves also to pro-
tect yourself against aggressive residues in the oil.
To simplify the process and also for safety reasons we recommend the use
of our oil-drain facility (see Section 1.5).
Unscrew the oil-drain screws and the oil-fill screw and drain the oil
(see fig. 4.2).
Clean the sealing surface and firmly reinstall the oil-drain screw using a gas-
ket which is in perfect condition. Wipe off any oil residues from the casing.
Fill in new oil at a pump temperature of 15 ºC to 25 ºC. For this use a clean
funnel.
For oil quantities and ordering data see Sections 3.1.1 and 1.4.
Only use Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum oil.
Mineral oils and synthetic oils do not mix.
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