Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends determining the precise service life of the lubricant in
the first operating year.
The usable life may deviate from the reference value specified depending on thermic and
chemical loads, or due to penetrating process media in gear and bearing chambers.
Safety data sheets
You can obtain the safety data sheets for lubricants from Pfeiffer Vacuum on request, or
from the
Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center
.
9.4.1 Draining lubricant
Required tools
● Allen key,
WAF 8
● Ring spanner,
WAF 27
Required aids
● Collection receptacle
1
3
2
2
3
Fig. 16:
Draining lubricant
1 Filler screws with seal
3
Fill level limiter
2 Drain screws with seal
Draining lubricant
Unscrew the fill level limiter
To drain the lubricant, in addition to the drain screw, also unscrew the fill level limiter on the
pump bottom side.
1. Make sure that there is sufficient space underneath the pump to be able to place a collection re-
ceptacle for the lubricant.
2. Unscrew the filler screws.
3. Place the collection receptacle underneath.
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