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Safety
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Do not loosen any plug connection during operations.
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Wait for the rotor to reach standstill before peforming work on the high vacuum flange.
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Keep leads and cables well away from hot surfaces (> 70 °C).
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Never fill or operate turbopump with cleaning agent.
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Do not operate the turbopump with open high vacuum flange.
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Do not carry out any unauthorized modifications or conversions to the pump.
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When returning the turbopump observe the shipping instructions.
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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 adequate equipment to any operating persons.
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 directive 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 directive EN 420.
