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Installation
A732-01-880 Issue D
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Installation
3.1
Safety
A suitably trained and supervised technician must install the pump.
Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures that relate to the products
handled by the pumping system.
Wear the appropriate safety clothing when coming into contact with contaminated components.
Dismantle and clean contaminated components inside a fume cupboard.
Vent and purge the vacuum system before starting installation work.
Disconnect other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be
operated accidentally.
Refer to the Vacuum Pump and Vacuum System Safety manual (publication number P400-40-100) before
installing and using the pump to process hazardous or flammable materials.
Safely route any electrical cables and pipes to prevent a trip hazard.
Check all required components are available and are of the correct type before starting work.
Do not reuse O-rings or seals.
Leak test the system after installation is complete and seal any leaks found to prevent leakage of hazardous
substances out of the system and leakage of air into the system.
Mechanical lifting equipment should be attached to the lifting eye on the pump.
Loose slings should not be used to lift the XDS100B booster.
Note:
Ensure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. If an exhaust isolation valve is used, ensure that
the pump cannot be operated with the valve closed.
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions in this Section and take note of appropriate precautions. Failure to
observe these instructions may result in injury to people and damage to equipment.
WARNING
Do not expose any part of the human body to vacuum as it can cause injury.
WARNING
The Edwards XDS100B booster is not recommended for pumping explosive gases or hazardous
substances.
WARNING
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the XDS100B booster. The mass of the pump is
approximately 48 kg.
WARNING
Take care when moving the pump into position. The pump's weight makes it difficult to slide and
movement should be attempted using two people.