Installation
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Unscrew operating fluid filler screw 36.1.
Insert the filler tube into the rotary vane pump's filler opening.
Fill operating fluid according to rotary vane pump operating instructions.
Screw in operating fluid filler screw 36.1.
Check fill level: The correct fill level is between the markings on the sight glass.
– If the fill level drops below the "Min" marking, add operating fluid.
5.8
Connecting accessories
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The air cooling serves to the cooling of Pfeiffer Vacuum turbopumps at ambient tem-
peratures of max. + 35 °C.
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A venting valve is installed and connected to the turbopump.
Generally use water cooling if the ambient temperature is > +35 °C.
Connect additional accessories according to the operating manual of the turbopump.
5.8.1
Connecting a measuring device
The connection of a vacuum gauge (e.g. Pfeiffer Vacuum ActiveLine) is possible to the
display and control unit DCU.
Fig. 6:
Fill the backing pump with operating fluid
36
Backing pump: Rotary vane pump
36.1 Filler opening/filler screw
36.4 Operating fluid bottle (similar to
illustration)
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Filler tube
36
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36.1
36.4
Installation and operation of accessories
Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps can be equipped with a series of adapted accessories. The in-
stallation, operation and maintenance of connected devices are described in detail in
the operating instructions of the individual components.
For information on order numbers of components, see "Accessories".
Use original accessory parts only.
NOTICE
Dangerous excess temperatures
Process-related high temperatures can result in impermissible excess temperatures
and thus damage to the turbopump.
Water cooling must be used when employing a casing heating or during operation
with heated vacuum chambers.
Do not introduce any additional energy into the pump
(see p. 19, chap. 6.1)
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