Safety
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2.2
Protective equipment
Determined situations concerning the handling of vacuum pumps require wearing of per-
sonal protective equipment. The owner, respectively the employer are obligated to pro-
vide an adequate equipment to any operating persons.
2.3
Proper use
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Only use the pumping station for creating vacuum.
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Only operate the pumping station as an entire unit.
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Only use the pumping station for evacuation of dry and inert gases; other applications
only after consultation with Pfeiffer Vacuum.
DANGER
Danger to health by hazardous substances during maintenance or installation
Depending on the process vacuum pumps, components or operating fluids can be con-
taminated by toxic, reactive or radioactive substances.
Wear adequate protective equipment during maintenance and repairs or in case of
reinstallation.
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WARNING
Risk of injury through falling objects
When transporting vacuum pumps by hand, there is a danger through loads slipping and
falling down.
Carry small and mid-size vacuum pumps two-handed.
Carry vacuum pumps > 20 kg by a suitable lifting device.
Wear safety shoes with steel toe cap according to directive EN 347.
CAUTION
Risk of injury through hot surfaces
Vacuum pumps can become hot during operation.
Allow the pump to cool before maintenance and repairs.
If necessary wear protective gloves according to EN 420.
CAUTION
Risk of injury through sharp edges
Rotor and stator disks of turbopumps have very sharp edges.
Before any working wait for the complete standstill of the pump.
Do not reach in the high vacuum flange.
If necessary wear protective gloves according to EN 420.
NOTICE
EC 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 accord-
ingly.
