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Vacuum Technology France - ATH 200 User’s Manual
Safety instructions
General (continued)
The products are factory tested to ensure they will not leak in normal
operating conditions. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure this level of
leak tightness is maintained.
Other located hazardous energies.
Water cooling circuit and nitrogen purge are pressurized hazardous
energies. Release pressure before servicing:
1 - for the N2 / CDA purge (on ES option only), disconnect the gas line
quick connector and turn off the pressure regulator.
2 - for the water cooling circuit, disconnect the input connector and leave
the output connected. Wait 1 minute before disconnecting the output.
The user and /or OEM are ultimately responsible for operating the
equipment in a safe manner. The manufacturer has no control over the
types of gases exposed to this pump. This is the user and/or the OEM’s
responsibility to follow the necessary safety requirements. Frequently
process gases are toxic, flammable, corrosive, explosive and/or otherwise
reactive. Toxic gases can cause serious injury or death. Operators and
users must take the appropriate safety recommendations to prevent injury.
Consult the responsible department for instructions and safety information.
Hazardous gases through the pump can cause serious injury or death.
It’s mandatory by regulations to connect the pump’s exhaust to a facility
hazardous gas exhaust system which incorporates appropriate filters,
scrubbers, etc. This system must meet all air and water regulations. Check
that pump is correctly connected to the equipment ( B 50).
The products are designed to avoid subjecting users to heat hazards.
Specific operating conditions may exist that require extra caution from
users due to the high temperatures generated (outer surfaces > 70° C
on the exhaust pipe). Wear protective gloves and leave the pump to cool
before working on the product.
Heavy product.
This product needs special handling precautions due to its weight. It should
be removed from its crate only by staff trained in heavy materials handling
: use the lifting rings and devices provided with the product. The maker
can not be held liable for the consequences of using other rings.
The product is supplied with the inlet and exhaust sealed. These are to
prevent foreign bodies entering the pump during transport and storage.
Do not remove these blanking plates until you are ready to install the
product on the vacuum line.
adixen Vacuum Products - A100L - Dry Pump - Operating Instructions
