● Using the vacuum pump in systems in which sporadic loads and vibrations or periodic forces act
on the unit
● Using the vacuum pump in strong electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields
● Connection to vacuum pumps or equipment which are not suitable for this purpose according to
their operating instructions
● Connection to devices with exposed live parts
● Connecting to sockets without earthing contact
● Using pipes to lift the vacuum pump
● Use of accessories or spare parts that are not listed in these instructions
● Using the vacuum pump as a climbing aid
● Using the connection lines between the diaphragm heads as carrying handles
● Using the pump in ambient conditions that do not meet the specified IP protection degree limits
2.7 Personnel qualification
The work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have appropriate profes-
sional qualifications and the necessary experience or who have completed the necessary training as
provided by Pfeiffer Vacuum.
Training people
1. Train the technical personnel on the product.
2. Only let personnel to be trained work with and on the product when under the supervision of
trained personnel.
3. Only allow trained technical personnel to work with the product.
4. Before starting work, make sure that the commissioned personnel have read and understood
these operating instructions and all applicable documents, in particular the safety, maintenance
and repair information.
2.7.1 Ensuring personnel qualification
Specialist for mechanical work
Only a trained specialist may carry out mechanical work. Within the meaning of this document, special-
ists are people responsible for construction, mechanical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance
of the product, and who have the following qualifications:
● Qualification in the mechanical field in accordance with nationally applicable regulations
● Knowledge of this documentation
Specialist for electrotechnical work
Only a trained electrician may carry out electrical engineering work. Within the meaning of this docu-
ment, electricians are people responsible for electrical installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and
maintenance of the product, and who have the following qualifications:
● Qualification in the electrical engineering field in accordance with nationally applicable regulations
● Knowledge of this documentation
In addition, these individuals must be familiar with applicable safety regulations and laws, as well as the
other standards, guidelines, and laws referred to in this documentation. The above individuals must
have an explicitly granted operational authorization to commission, program, configure, mark, and earth
devices, systems, and circuits in accordance with safety technology standards.
Trained individuals
Only adequately trained individuals may carry out all works in other transport, storage, operation and
disposal fields. Such training must ensure that individuals are capable of carrying out the required activi-
ties and work steps safely and properly.
2.7.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair
Advanced training courses
Pfeiffer Vacuum offers advanced training courses to maintenance levels 2 and 3.
Adequately trained individuals are:
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