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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards iF Dry Pumping Systems.
You must use the iF Systems as specified in this manual.
Read this manual before you install and operate the iF System. Important safety information is highlighted as
WARNING and CAUTION instructions; you must obey these instructions. The use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined
below.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and process.
Throughout this manual, page, figure and table numbers are sequential.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurements. Also,
throughout this manual, wherever nitrogen flow rates are specified, the abbreviation 'slm' is used to mean 'standard
l min
-1
': this is a flow of 1 l min
-1
at an ambient temperature of 0
o
C and a pressure of 1013 mbar (1.013 x 10
5
Pa).
Note:
The content of this manual may change from time to time without notice. Edwards accepts no liability for
any errors that may appear in this manual nor does it make any expressed or implied warranties regarding
the content. So far as is reasonably practicable Edwards has ensured that its products have been designed
and constructed so as to be safe and without risks when properly installed and used in accordance with
Edwards operating instructions. Edwards accepts no liability for loss of profit, loss of market or any other
indirect or consequential loss whatsoever.
Note:
Product warranty and limit of liability are dealt with in Edwards standard terms and conditions of sale or
negotiated contract under which this document is supplied.
The following IEC warning labels appear on the pump:
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to
people.
Warning - refer to accompanying documentation.
Warning - risk of electric shock.
Warning - hot surfaces.
