Maintaining A High-Vacuum Pump - Thermo Scientific Ion Trap Series Hardware Manual

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Maintaining a High-Vacuum Pump

Maintaining a High-Vacuum Pump
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The high-vacuum pump is located directly under the vacuum manifold. It provides the high
vacuum that is necessary for ion detection. There are two types of high-vacuum pumps
available for the Ion Trap Series—a 250 L/s or a 70 L/s turbomolecular pump. Each contains
a lifetime supply of lubricant for the bearings.
pump. The turbomolecular pump requires no maintenance.
Figure 45. 250 L/s Turbomolecular Pump (Left Side View)
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1 Backing Port (Outlet Flange)
Figure 46 illustrates a 70 L/s Turbomolecular Pump.
Figure 46. 70 L/s Turbomolecular Pump
1 Electric Supply Connector
Figure 45 illustrates a 250 L/s turbomolecular
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2 Electrical Supply Connector
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2 Backing Port (Outlet Flange)
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