Pfeiffer Vacuum A 1204H, Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation
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5 Installation
5.1 Set-up
The pump must be operated in the horizontal position in support on its feet, with the
pumping axis vertical and the inlet opening upwards.
Determine where the pump will be placed.
Use the handling devices to position the pump in the desired location, lift the pump
using hoisting rings
(see 3.1) .
Lock the pump by adjusting the four leveling feet.
Use a spirit level to check that the frame is in horizontal position in both axis.
Remove the transport flange.
Removing the transport flange (except for A 124H, A 204H, A 204X, A 2404H,
A 2404X)
Remove the top cover.
Remove the yellow transport flange by removing the screws (see 15.1) .
Keep this flange for reuse when transporting the pump.
Install the cover.
5.1.1 Seismic bracket installation
To install the pump in a seismic environment, it is necessary to anchor it to the floor with
seismic brackets
(see 13) . When the pump is at the right location (see 5.1) :
Install the support bars (1) under the frame and tighten them with delivered screws
and washers: maximum clamping torque 62 N·m.
Position the 4 brakets (2) on the supports (1) using delivered washers and screws:
make sure that the brackets are resting against the floor and tighten them with deliv-
ered screws and washers to maximum torque 62 N·m.
Fasten the brackets to the floor with attachment accessories (3) (customer supplied).
Choose the screws according to the foot distribution weight
(see 14.4) .
CAUTION
Risk of tear-out or trips
Route and secure cables, hoses and pipework during installation to avoid any possi-
ble risk of tripping.
1 Support bar (quantity 2)
2 Bracket (quantity 4)
3 Attachment accessories location (customer supplied)
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