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tance and resistance to clogging prior to use.
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Make sure ventilation is adequate, especially if the pump
is installed in an enclosure, or if the ambient tempera-
ture is elevated. Provide external ventilation, if neces-
sary.
• Reduce the transmission of vibration. Prevent mechan-
ical load due to rigid pipelines. Insert elastic hoses or
flexible elements as couplings between the pump and
rigid pipes.
Note
: Flexible elements will compress or flatten when
evacuated if not designed for use under vacuum.
• Hose connections at the pump inlet must always be
gas tight and secured against loosening, for example,
with a hose clamp.
• A power failure may cause accidental ventilation of the
pump, especially if the gas ballast valve is open. If this
constitutes a potential source of danger, take appropri-
ate safety measures.
• Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate
to be sure that the power source and the equipment
match in voltage, phase, and frequency.
Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recommend-
ed operating temperature. Keep a minimum distance of
2 in (5 cm) between the cooling fan and surrounding items
(e.g., housing, walls, etc.), or else install an external auto-
matic ventilation system.
The mains plug is a disconnecting device to separate the
pump from the supply voltage. Ensure that the mains plug
is easily accessible at all times to allow the separation of
the device from the power supply.
Use connecting hoses with large diameter and keep them
as short as possible to avoid flow losses. Locate the pump
as closely as possible to the application.
Always install outlet tubing descending from the pump or
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