Mode Selector; Gas-Ballast Control - Edwards RV3 Instruction Manual

4.2.2

Mode selector

Note: The pump is supplied with High Vacuum mode
turn the mode selector by hand to select the High Throughput mode, use a suitable tool fitted to the flat
part of the mode selector to turn the selector.
The mode selector controls the flow of pressurised oil to the high vacuum stage of the pump (see
can turn the mode selector to one of two positions, as follows:
To select the High Vacuum mode , turn the mode selector fully clockwise and tighten by hand. When High Vacuum
mode is selected, there is a gap of approximately 3 mm between the mode selector and the inner face of the side
panel of the pump. Use this mode:
to achieve ultimate vacuum
to pump clean gases
to pump clean condensable vapours.
To select the High Throughput mode
the side panel of the pump, then gently tighten by hand. Use this mode:
for long-term operation with high gas throughput (that is, inlet pressure > 50 mbar)
to pump dirty condensable vapours
to decontaminate the oil.
4.2.3

Gas-ballast control

Use the gas-ballast control to change the amount of air (or inert gas) introduced into the low vacuum stage of the
pump (refer to Section 1.4.2). Use of gas-ballast will prevent the condensation of vapours in the pump; the
condensates would contaminate the oil. You can turn the gas-ballast control to select one of three positions, as
follows:
To select gas-ballast closed, turn the control to position '0'. Use this setting:
to achieve ultimate vacuum
to pump dry gases.
To select low flow gas-ballast, turn the control to position 'I'. Use this setting:
to pump low concentrations of condensable vapours
to decontaminate the oil.
To select high flow gas-ballast, turn the control to position 'II'. Use this setting:
to pump high concentrations of condensable vapours.
When you use either low flow or high flow gas-ballast, there will be an increased rate of oil loss from the pump.
Where possible, we recommend that you select low flow gas-ballast (position 'I') rather than high flow gas-ballast
(position 'II') to minimise the loss of oil.
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selected. If High Vacuum mode is selected and you cannot
, turn the mode selector fully anticlockwise until it touches the inner face of
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