25
Maintenance / replacement
– For small vacuum chambers, use the Pfeiffer Vacuum TVF 005 venting valve.
Î
Then vent with an additional venting valve of any desired size.
7
Maintenance / replacement
7.1
Maintenance intervals and responsibilities
• Clean the turbopump externally with a lint-free cloth and little industrial alcohol.
• You can replace the operating fluid reservoir and electronic drive unit yourself.
• Change the operating fluid reservoir at least every 3 years.
• Change the turbopump bearing at least every 3 years.
– Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service.
• Clarify shorter change intervals for extreme loads or impure processes with
Pfeiffer Vacuum Service.
• For all other cleaning, maintenance or repair work, please contact your Pfeiffer
Vacuum service location.
7.2
Replacing the operating fluid reservoir
WARNING
Contamination of parts and operating fluid by pumped media is possible.
Poisoning hazard through contact with materials that damage health.
Î
In the case of contamination, carry out appropriate safety precautions in order to pre-
vent danger to health through dangerous substances.
Î
Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work.
NOTE
Disclaimer of liability
Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability for personal injury or material damage, losses or
operating malfunctions due to improperly performed maintenance. The liability and
warranty entitlement expires.
WARNING
Poisoning hazard through contact with materials that damage health.
The operating fluid reservoir and parts of the pump may contain toxic substances from
the pumped media.
Î
Dispose of operating fluid reservoir in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Safety data sheet on request or under www.pfeiffer-vacuum.net
Î
Prevent health hazards or environmental damage due to contamination by means of
appropriate safety precautions.
Î
Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work.
CAUTION
Pay attention to pump types
The procedure for changing the lubricant reservoir depends on the pump type. Incor-
rect execution can result in destruction of the pump.
Î
Pay attention to the properties code after the model designation on the name plate!