Maintenance
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Maintenance
7.1
Precautions
Turn off the vacuum pump, vent to atmospheric pressure and allow to cool.
Disconnect the drive motor from the mains and secure it so that it cannot be switched
on.
Remove the vacuum pump from the system, if necessary.
Only dismantle the pump as far as necessary to carry out maintenance.
Dispose of used operating fluid in compliance with local regulations.
When using synthetic operating fluids or working with toxic substances or substances
contaminated with corrosive gases, the relevant instructions governing their use must
be observed.
Use only alcohol or similar agents for cleaning pump parts.
WARNING
Exposed, rotating rolling pistons!
Fingers and hands can become crushed when the intake flange is open.
Keep all body parts out of operating range of the rolling pistons.
Use a wooden handle to rotate the rolling pistons during cleaning.
WARNING
Pump parts may be contaminated from pumped media!
Danger of poisoning due to contact with harmful substances.
Decontaminate the pump before carrying out any maintenance work.
In the event of contamination, take suitable safety precautions to prevent your health
from being harmed by any dangerous substances.