Pfeiffer Vacuum ATH 1603 M, Operating Instructions Manual

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10 Decommissioning
10.1 Shutting down for longer periods
NOTICE
Process gas accumulation in stopped equipment
All process pumps are designed for continuous operation in process gas pumping applications and
should not be stopped. Pfeiffer Vacuum declines any liability for process pumps that have been stop-
ped for a prolonged period of time leading to by-product condensation, powder build-up or corrosion
inside the pump, nor does its warranty cover such items.
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Carry out a product overhaul before putting it back into service. Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum.
After use in clean applications
1. Continue nitrogen flow from the process tool for 30 minutes . Nitrogen pressure and flow rate
should be identical to the programmed values during process.
2. Drain the water circuit.
3. Disconnect the pump from the installation.
4. Seal the pump inlet, exhaust and purge ports with included accessories.
5. Store the pump in a clean and dry area, for a maximum period of
6 months in accordance with
storage temperatures.
6. Close the electrical connectors with plastic covers included with the pump.
After use in aggressive applications
► Never store a pump which has been used in aggressive applications!! .
Proceed with a standard exchange (see chapter “Exchange procedure for replacement products”)
and return the product to the service center
(see chapter “Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vac-
uum”, page 67) .
10.2 Recommissioning
To restart the pump after prolonged storage, refer to the installation instructions (see chapter “Installa-
tion”, page 22) .
10.3 Disposal
In accordance with directives on the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
and concerning the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS), end-of-life products can be returned to
the manufacturer for decontamination and recycling.
The manufacturer shall only be required to take back equipment that is complete and unmodified, using
Pfeiffer Vacuum SAS original spare parts, sold by Pfeiffer Vacuum and including all assemblies and
sub-assemblies.
This obligation does not cover the shipping cost to a reclamation facility or services provided, for which
the customer will be invoiced.
Familiarize yourself with the service request procedure and fill in the declaration of contamination when
returning products to our service centers
(see chapter “Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vac-
uum”, page 67) .
Environmental protection
The product and its components must be disposed of in accordance with the applica-
ble regulations relating to environmental protection and human health , with a view to
reducing natural resource wastage and preventing pollution.
Our products contain various materials which can be recycled: steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum,
nickel, copper, fluoroelastomers, PTFE, FEP and electronic boards. Take special precautions for:
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