High vacuum pumps, exhausters and blowers operating manual
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7 - MAINTENANCE
7.1 - GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
It is important and essential that the operating pump is periodically inspected in order to avoid breakages
that can directly or indirectly cause damage to the pump itself or create hazardous situations for personnel.
For good maintenance:
• Immediately verify the causes of any malfunctions (excessive noise, overheating, etc.)
• Pay particular attention to the efficiency of safety devices
• Make use of all documentation provided by the Supplier (instruction manuals, wiring diagrams, etc.)
• Use only appropriate tools and original spare parts
• Use suitable individual protective equipment.
If failing to understand fully the information or procedures contained in this chapter, contact Pompetravaini - BORA for
clarification before proceeding.
Only trained or authorized personnel have the necessary expertise to perform tasks with the skills appropriate for
intervention.
DANGER
Do not perform any type of operation, modification and/or repair of any kind, except for those listed in this
manual.
DANGER
All maintenance work must be carried out with the pump disconnected from the power supply and
measures must be adopted to prevent it being reconnected. Only open the terminal board of the electric
motor after ensuring that there is definitely no voltage present.
Attach a notice to the pump’s system
command and command elements which states.
DANGER
The user is forbidden to carry out repair or maintenance work that requires the replacing of seized parts
that may have become deformed to the extend that they become unusable. In these cases, contact the
Supplier or authorized dealer for assistance.
DANGER
If the pump maintenance has been performed in a manner inconsistent with instructions, with non-original
spare parts or otherwise so as to impair its integrity or modify its characteristics, Pompetravaini - BORA will
be released from any liability relating to the safety of persons and malfunction of the pump.
