Safety
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Safety
2.1 Safety precautions
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Do not expose any body parts to the vacuum.
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Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations.
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Check regularly that all safety precautions are being complied with.
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Do not carry out any unauthorised modifications or conversions to the pumps.
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Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the surface temperature of the
pumps may rise above 70 °C. Use suitable finger guards if necessary.
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When returning the pumps to us please note the instructions in the Service section.
2.2 Proper use
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The vacuum pump may only be used to generate a vacuum.
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Installation, operating and maintenance regulations must be complied with.
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Other accessories, than those described in this manual, must not be used without the
agreement of Pfeiffer Vacuum.
2.3 Improper use
Improper use will cause all claims for liability and warranties to be forfeited. Improper use
is defined as usage for purposes deviating from those mentioned above, especially:
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pumping of corrosive gases (exception: pumps in C version)
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pumping of explosive media
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operation in potentially explosive areas
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pumping of gases containing impurities such as particles, dusts and condensate; note
the vapour compatibility levels of the pump
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pumping of substances that tend to sublime
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use of the vacuum pump to generate pressure
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pumping of liquids
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the use of operating fluids not specified by Pfeiffer Vacuum
Duty to inform
Each person involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the vacuum pump
must read and observe the safety-related parts of these operating instructions.
The operator is obligated to make operating personnel aware of dangers originating
from the vacuum pump, the pumped medium and the entire system.
Installation and operation of accessories
Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps can be equipped with a series of adapted accessories. The in-
stallation, operation and maintenance of connected devices are described in detail in
the operating instructions of the individual components.
For information on order numbers of components, see "Accessories".
Use original accessory parts only.
NOTICE
CE conformity
The manufacturer's declaration of conformity becomes invalid if the operator modifies
the original product or installs additional components.
Following installation into a plant and before commissioning, the operator must check
the entire system for compliance with the valid EU directives and reassess it accor-
dingly.
