Decommissioning; Shutting Down For Longer Periods; Re-Starting; Disposal - Pfeiffer HiPace 300 Operating Instructions Manual

Decommissioning

8 Decommissioning

8.1 Shutting down for longer periods

8.2 Re-starting

8.3 Disposal

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Contamination of parts and operating fluid by pumped media is possible.
Poisoning hazard through contact with materials that damage health.
 In the case of contamination, carry out appropriate safety precautions in order to pre-
vent danger to health through dangerous substances.
 Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work.
If the turbopump should be shut down for longer than a year:
 Remove the vacuum pump from the system, if necessary.
 Change the operating fluid reservoir.
 Close the high vacuum flange of the turbopump.
 Evacuate turbopump via the fore-vacuum flange.
 Vent turbopump via the venting connection with oil-free, dry air or inert gas.
 Close the flange openings by using the original protective covers.
 Close further connection ports by using the corresponding protective covers.
 Place pump upright on rubber feet.
 Store the pump only indoors at temperatures between -25 °C and +55 °C.
 In rooms with moist or aggressive atmospheres, the pump must be airproof
shrink-wrapped in a plastic bag together with a bag of desiccant.
Re-starting
The serviceability of the operating fluid of the turbopump without operation is a maxi-
mum of 4 years. Before restarting after a shut-down of 4 years or longer, carry out the
following work:
 Replace the operating fluid reservoir
 Replace bearings
 Follow the maintenance instructions and inform Pfeiffer Vacuum
 Check turbopump for contamination and moisture.
 Clean the turbopump externally with a lint-free cloth and little industrial alcohol.
 If necessary, have Pfeiffer Vacuum Service clean the turbopump completely.
 If necessary, have the bearings replaced. Take into account the total running
time.
 Change the operating fluid reservoir.
 Installation and commissioning in accordance with the operating instructions.
Products or parts thereof (mechanical and electrical components, operating fluids,
etc.) may cause environmental burden.
 Safely dispose of the materials according to the locally applicable regulations.
WARNING
CAUTION