Maintenance
Dismantling and Cleaning Procedures
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prima PRO & Sentinel PRO Mass Spectrometers User Guide
10-3
Warning! Lethal Voltages!
Lethal voltages are present in the
vicinity of the turbo molecular pump. Isolate the mains electrical
supply before attempting any maintenance activity on the pump.
Maintenance procedures for the turbo molecular pump are given in
the instructions provided by the pump manufacturer (manuals
supplied). The procedures are quite involved and, in general, it is
preferable to return the pump for maintenance.
Warning! Lethal Voltages!
Lethal voltages are present within the
Prima PRO enclosure. Isolate the mains electrical supply before
attempting any maintenance activity on the pump.
Warning! Hazardous Substance!
The filament contains hazardous substances and must not be
ingested.
Protective clothing (gloves) must be worn when handling the
filament.
Note:
All parts are clean assemblies and gloves should be worn
during the following procedure.
To
remove
the filament, proceed as follows.
1.
Using Control Centre, switch off the filament.
2.
Switch off the electrical power. Wait approximately five minutes
for the turbo molecular pump to slow down and vent the system
to atmospheric pressure.
Lubricating the
Turbo Molecular
Pump
Dismantling
and Cleaning
Procedures
Filament
