5 Installation
5.1 Setting up the vacuum pump
WARNING
Tilting danger! Serious injury due to tilting of the product
There is a danger of the vacuum pump not attached tipping over due to changes in the center of
gravity or incorrect loading. Serious injuries due to trapping or crushing of limbs, e.g. feet, are the re-
sult.
► Do not use the vacuum pump as a climbing aid.
► Do not exert any force on the product.
► Ensure that the product has a safe centre of gravity, when mounting components.
► Wear protective equipment , e.g. protective shoes
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Fig. 5:
Top view of the minimum distances to the lateral limitations
Procedure
1. Place the vacuum pump on a flat, horizontal surface, to safeguard the operating fluid supply.
2. Observe the permissible angle of inclination of ±1°.
3. Screw the vacuum pump onto the rubber-metal buffers on the mounting surface.
4. When installing the pump in a closed housing, ensure adequate air circulation.
5. Keep the sight glass and gas ballast valve visible and freely accessible.
6. Keep the voltage and frequency specifications on the motor rating plate visible and freely accessi-
ble.
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side
NOTICE
Property damage from contaminated gases
Pumping down gases that contain impurities (condensate, particles) damages the vacuum pump.
► Use suitable filters or separators from the Pfeiffer Vacuum range of accessories, to protect the
vacuum pump.
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