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Installation
5 Installation
5.1 Setting up the pump
Installation location
Observe the following requirements when setting up the pump:
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Consider the load-bearing capacity of the installation site.
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Maximum installation altitude 2000 m (above mean sea level)
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Permissible ambient temperature: +12 ... 40°C
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Maximum relative humidity 85%
Fig. 4:
Setting up the pump
Fill up with operating fluid before operating the first time
– Amount and type according to rating plate
Always place the pump on a firm, even surface.
– The base frame has four holes for anchoring onto the base.
When installing the pump in a closed housing, ensure there is sufficient air circulation.
– Sight glass and gas ballast valve must be visible and readily accessible.
– Voltage and frequency information given on the motor rating plate must be visible.
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side
Remove locking cap from the vacuum flange;
– pay attention to the cone strainer and the respective O-ring in the intake port.
The connection between the pump and the vacuum chamber should be kept as short
as possible.
– Depending on the pump type, use metallic hoses or PVC hoses with flange con-
nections.
– Separators, filters etc. may be installed upstream to protect the pump (see acces-
sories). However, please observe the loss of pumping capacity due to the conduc-
tivity of the accessories.
5.3 Connecting the exhaust side
max. 10
°
> 35 mm
CAUTION
High pressure in the exhaust line!
Danger of damage to the seals and danger of the pump bursting.
Install the line without shut-off valves on the exhaust side.
If there is danger of a build-up of excess pressure (> 1500 hPa abs.) in the lines, ob-
serve all official accident prevention safety regulations.
If the exhaust gases are being extracted, the exhaust pressure must be at least
250 hPa greater than the pressure at the intake side.
