Pfeiffer Vacuum HILOBE 1004, Operating Instructions Manual

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Fig. 7: Transporting the vacuum pump
Information for transport of the vacuum pump without packaging
2 eye bolts are included in the shipment, which are firmly bolted to the vacuum pump ex-factory.
1. Unpack the vacuum pump.
2. Attach suitable lifting tools to both eye bolts.
3. Pay attention to the correct use and fastening of the lifting equipment.
4. Lift the vacuum pump out of the transport packaging vertically.
5. Remove the eye bolts after transport.
6. Keep the eye bolts for future use.
4.2 Store the vacuum pump
Neither the suction chamber nor the pistons in the roots pump in the roots pump interior are provided
with
corrosion protection .
Storage
Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the products in their original transport packaging.
Procedure
● Close both connection flanges.
● Store the roots pump only in dry, dust-free rooms, within the specified ambient conditions.
● In rooms with humid or aggressive atmospheres, seal the roots pump airtight in a plastic bag, to-
gether with a drying agent.
● Evacuate and then fill the suction chamber with nitrogen to achieve the best corrosion protection
for the roots pump.
● Change the lubricant after a storage period of more than 2 years.
● If you intend to store the roots pump for longer periods, we recommend that you use a special
corrosion protection agreed with Pfeiffer Vacuum.
Transportation and Storage
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