INSTRUMENT MANUAL
VACUUM GAUGE MODEL MM200
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304 GAUGE SENSOR INSTALLATION WARNINGS
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WARNING:
OVERPRESSURE - Do not use quick connects or other friction type connections
where positive pressure exists within sensors, such as in backfilling operations.
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WARNING:
SENSOR LOCATION - The gauge sensors should be located as close as possible
to the section of the vacuum system where pressure measurement is important.
Valves or other constrictions between the sensor and the area where pressure
measurement is required may cause erroneous readings or increase the response
time.
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WARNING:
CONTAMINATION - Be careful during handling and installation to prevent any
loose debris or contamination of any type from entering the gauge sensors. It is
good practice to not handle the inside surfaces of any vacuum sensor.
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WARNING:
Implosion and Explosion - Hot Cathode Ionization Gauges
If handled roughly, glass ionization gauges may implode under vacuum causing
flying glass, which may injure personnel. Be sure that cabling to the gauge tube
has proper strain relief so that cable tension cannot break the glass. If pressurized
above atmospheric pressure, glass tubes may explode, causing dangerous flying
glass. A substantial shield should be placed around vacuum glassware to prevent
injury to personnel.
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WARNING:
Temperature - Hot Cathode Ionization Gauges
During degas operations, the envelope of glass ION gauge tubes becomes heated
much more than in normal operation. Be sure that materials that are heat sensitive
are not in contact with the gauge tube, and be sure that the gauge tube is not
located where personnel might come in contact with it.
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CAUTION:
Breakage - Hot Cathode Ionization Gauges
If the ConFlat flanges are of the rotatable type, check that the flange bolt ring does
not drop on the glass tube during installation and cause breakage.
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