Important safety Information
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Vacuum pumps are potentially dangerous if incorrectly used, repaired or maintained, so please approach the
repair or maintenance with caution.
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Any incorrectly fitted spare parts could damage your pump and could be potentially dangerous.
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Never allow unqualified personnel to attempt to remove or replace any part of the pump.
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If you have any doubts about the servicing procedures or the products capabilities please contact Edwards.
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Before returning any equipment to Edwards for repair please follow the Edwards HS1 procedure and
complete an HS2 declaration form to warn of any substances used or produced in the equipment that can be
dangerous. The procedure and forms are included with the pump instruction manuals and can be down-
loaded together with Edwards local contact details from www.edwardsvacuum.com
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Always conform to service schedules unless adverse conditions necessitate more frequent servicing.
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Report any defect before an accident or consequential damage can occur.
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Observe local and country specific regulations, norms and guidelines.
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Never allow anyone to remove large or heavy components without adequate lifting equipment.
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Before maintenance work is begun, ensure the pump is switched off and isolated from the mains.
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The pump may have been exposed to processes which use hazardous substances or produces by-products
which are dangerous to human health and safety, for example, chemically active, biologically active or
radioactive substances.
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Before working on a pump, ensure that the correct personal protective equipment is available and being
used. Always wear safety goggles. Wear a breather mask with positive air pressure and take other
precautions if you believe the pump may be contaminated with hazardous substances and dusts.
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When applying sealants and lubricants, prevent contact with the skin by wearing suitable gloves.
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Seals may contain fluoroelastomer, which when properly handled is not dangerous but which may produce a
toxic and corrosive residue (hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid) in the event of excessive heat or fire
depending on the circumstances of degradation and other materials involved.
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On completion of maintenance, check the pump functions correctly and that all guards and protection
devices are fitted and working correctly and that the pump is electrically safe.
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If the pump is used for handling hazardous substances check the pump for leak-tightness before use.
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Dispose of waste oil and any process by-products in accordance with local and national safety and
environmental requirements. It is usually illegal to dispose of waste oil into drains or water courses, or to
bury it.
Edwards Limited
Manor Royal
Crawley, West Sussex, UK
RH10 9LW
Tel: +(44) 1293 528844
Fax: +(44) 1293 533453
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