Clarus SQ 8 MS Hardware Guide
Forepump Related
Problem
Problem
Pump does not start.
Pump has failed to reach
vacuum.
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Probable
Probable Cause
Cause
Forepump switched off.
Switch on the pump.
Blown fuse.
Call a PerkinElmer service
engineer.
Electrical supply voltage
Determine the correct voltages,
does not match that of the
and correct. Check the voltage
pump motor.
switch at the pump.
The outlet filter is
Find and unblock.
blocked.
Pressure measurement or
A contaminated Pirani gauge can
gauge head gives an
indicate a pressure several times
incorrect indication of
higher than the actual. Replace if
pressure.
necessary.
Pump contains the wrong
Drain and refill with the correct
type of oil.
oil - Edwards Ultragrade 19 Oil.
Consult your Edwards Pump
instruction manual.
Mode selector and/or gas
Check and set to correct position.
ballast control are
incorrectly set.
High oil level.
Drain to the high oil level mark.
Low oil level.
Check and fill to correct level.
Solution
Solution
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