5 Installation
DANGER
Risk of explosion when carrying out installation and maintenance work in potentially explo-
sive areas
There is a risk of explosion if unsuitable tools are used in potentially explosive areas. Ignition can
cause very serious injuries.
► Transport, installation and maintenance work may not be performed in potentially explosive at-
mospheres.
► Always shut down the vacuum pump before commencing any work.
5.1 Installing the vacuum pump
> 40 mm
Fig. 5:
Minimum distances
Notes on installing the vacuum pump
1. Place the vacuum pump on a flat, horizontal surface, to safeguard the operating fluid supply.
2. Screw the base plate of the vacuum pump to the mounting surface if necessary.
3. When installing the pump in a closed housing, ensure adequate air circulation.
4. Keep the sight glass and gas ballast valve visible and freely accessible.
5. Keep the voltage and frequency specifications on the motor rating plate visible and freely accessi-
ble.
6. Fill with operating fluid prior to first commissioning.
– Quantity and type according to rating plate.
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side
CAUTION
Property damage from intake of solid particles
During commissioning, there is a risk of damage to the suction chamber from dirt from the system or
the pipes.
► Always use the cone sieve included in delivery in the intake flange.
► Ensure that the cone sieve is also installed at all times during installation.
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