Oerlikon Sogevac SV28 BI, Operating Instructions Manual

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1 General Instructions
1.1 Safety instructions
In this paragraph, the most important safety and usage instructions for the
SOGEVAC pumps are listed. Ahead of each following paragraph of the manual,
the numbers of the applicable safety instructions will be listed.
1.1.1
SOGEVAC pumps are not designed:
. for pumping of aggressive, corrosive, flammable or explosive gases or gases
mixtures ;
. for pumping of oxygen or other highly reactive gases with a greater
concentration than atmospheric concentration (>20%) ;
. for working in flammable or explosive environment. For all these cases, special
materials must be used. In case of doubt, please contact Oerlikon Leybold
Vacuum.
See also the limits of use indicated in the EC Declaration of Conformity.
1.1.2
Liquid and solid particles must not enter the pump. Install the adequate filters,
separators and/or condensers. In case of doubt consult Oerlikon Leybold
Vacuum.
1.1.3
The intake line of the pump must never be connected to a device with over
atmospheric pressure. Size of the exhaust line so that no pressure higher than
1,15 bar abs. (0,15 bar rel.) or depression of 15 mbar (0,15 bar rel.) can occur
1.1.4
Operating of the pump without oil or operating with incorrect sense of rotation
can destroy the pump.
1.1.5
Never expose part of the body to the vacuum. There is a danger of injury. Never
operate the pump with an open and thus accessible inlet. Vacuum connections
as well as oil filling and oil draining openings must not be opened during
operation of the pump.
1.1.6
When operating pump is hot and some surfaces could reach a temperature
higher than 80°C (176°F). There is a risk of burn by touching.
Switch off the pump and let it cool down before any intervention or take
appropriate precautions.
1.1.7
Depending on the process involved, dangerous substances and oil may escape
from the pump. Take the necessary safety precautions !
1.1.8
Observe the safety regulations !
Never use discarded seals. Always assemble using new seals.
Respect the instructions concerning environment protection when discarding
used oil or exhaust filters !
General Instructions
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