5 Installation
5.1 Setting up the vacuum pump
CAUTION
Danger of burns on hot surfaces
Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the surface temperature of the vacuum pump
can increase to above 70 °C. If access to the vacuum pump is unrestricted, there is a danger of burns
due to contact with hot surfaces.
► Install suitable touch protection if the vacuum pump is accessible to untrained persons.
► Allow the vacuum pump to cool down before carrying out any work.
► Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum for suitable touch protection in system solutions.
max. 10
°
> 35 mm
Fig. 5:
Minimum distances and permissible inclination
Procedure
● When selecting the installation location, observe the requirement for touch protection to prevent
burns.
─ Closed housing: no touch protection required
─ Access for trained persons only: no touch protection required
─ Unrestricted access for untrained persons: Touch protection required
● Pfeiffer Vacuum supports you in implementing the touch protection.
1. Place the vacuum pump on a flat, horizontal surface, to safeguard the operating fluid supply.
2. Observe the max. permissible angle of inclination of ±10°.
3. Screw the base plate of the vacuum pump to the mounting surface if necessary.
4. When installing the pump in a closed housing, ensure adequate air circulation.
5. Keep the sight glass and gas ballast valve visible and freely accessible.
6. Keep the voltage and frequency specifications on the motor rating plate visible and freely accessi-
ble.
7. Fill with operating fluid prior to first commissioning.
– Quantity and type of the operating fluid can be found on the rating plate.
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side
NOTICE
Property damage from contaminated gases
Pumping gases that contain contamination damages the vacuum pump.
► Use suitable filters or separators from the Pfeiffer Vacuum range of accessories, to protect the
vacuum pump.
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