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Transport and storage
2.3 Improper use
Improper use will cause all claims for liability and guarantees to be forfeited. Im-
proper use is deemed to be all use for purposes deviating from those mentioned
above, especially:
• Pumping of corrosive or explosive media.
• Pumping of condensing vapors.
• Operation with improper high levels of gas loads.
• Operation with improper high fore-vacuum pressures.
• Operation with improper gas mode.
• Operation with improper high levels of insulated heat input.
• Venting with improper high venting rates.
• Operation of the pump in potentially radioactive areas.
• Installation in systems where the turbopumps are subjected to impact-like stress
and vibrations or the effect of periodically occurring forces.
• The connection to a power supply with earthing of a direct voltage pole.
• The use of accessories, which are not named in this manual or not authorised
by Pfeiffer Vacuum.
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Transport and storage
3.1 Transport
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Reuse the transport container. Vacuum pumps should be transported or shipped
in the original packing only.
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Only remove the protective covers from the high vacuum and the fore-vacuum
side immediately before connection.
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Preserve the original protective covers.
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Always transport the turbopump uprightly.
3.2 Storage
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Close the flange openings by using the original protective covers.
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Close further connection ports by using the corresponding protective covers.
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Storage the pump only indoors with an ambient temperature between -25 °C
and +55 °C.
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In rooms with moist or aggressive atmospheres, the turbopump must be air-see-
led in a plastic bag together with a bag of dessicant.
