● Pumping of media with a propensity to sublimation
● Pumping of fluids
● Use of the vacuum pump in potentially explosive atmospheres
● Use of the vacuum pump outside the specified area of application
● Use for pressure generation
● Use in strong electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields
● Connection to vacuum pumps or equipment which are not suitable for this purpose according to
their operating instructions
● Connection to devices with exposed live parts
● Use of accessories or spare parts not listed in these instructions
● Use of operating fluids other than those specified by Pfeiffer Vacuum
● Use of D1 or mineral oil as operating fluid with an oxygen concentration level of > 21 %
Mineral oils are combustible and ignite in high temperatures and when they come into contact with
pure oxygen. This oils oxidize heavily and thus lose their lubricating capacity.
2.8 Responsibilities and warranty
Pfeiffer Vacuum shall assume no responsibilities and warranty if the operating company or a third party:
● disregards this document.
● does not use the product for its intended purpose.
● carries out any modifications to the product (conversions, changes, maintenance work, etc.) that
are not listed in the corresponding operating instructions.
● operates the product with accessories that are not listed in the corresponding operating instruc-
tions.
The operator is responsible for the process media used.
2.9 Owner requirements
Safety-conscious working
1. Only operate the product in a technically flawless state.
2. Operate the product in line with its intended purpose, safety and hazard-conscious and only in
compliance with these operating instructions.
3. Fulfill the following instructions and monitor the observation of the following instructions:
– Proper use
– Generally applicable safety instructions and accident prevention regulations
– International, national and locally applicable standards and guidelines
– Additional product-related guidelines and regulations
4. Only use original parts or parts approved by Pfeiffer Vacuum.
5. Keep the operating instructions available at the place of installation.
6. Ensure personnel qualification.
2.10 Personnel qualification
The work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have appropriate profes-
sional qualifications and the necessary experience or who have completed the necessary training as
provided by Pfeiffer Vacuum.
Training people
1. Train the technical personnel on the product.
2. Only let personnel to be trained work with and on the product when under the supervision of
trained personnel.
3. Only allow trained technical personnel to work with the product.
4. Before starting work, make sure that the commissioned personnel have read and understood
these operating instructions and all applicable documents, in particular the safety, maintenance
and repair information.
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