About this manual Validity This maintenance manual is intended for the customers of the Pfeiffer Vacuum Compa- ny. It describes the product maintenance operations which can be performed by the user on the product concerned. This documentation must be used with the operating manual of the product of the same name.
About this manual 1.2.2 Pictographs Prohibition of an action to avoid any risk of accidents, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of the unit or equipment Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan- ger, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Important information about the product or this document...
NOTICE Exclusion of liability Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no responsibility concerning equipment damage, disrupted service or physical injury resulting from maintenance carried out by technicians who have not been trained in safety rules (EMC, electrical hazards, chemical pollution). Lia- bility and warranty claims shall be inadmissible in this case.
● Do not switch on the product if the covers are not in place. ● To return the product to one of our Pfeiffer Vacuum service centers, read the after- sales Service procedure and complete the declaration of contamination available on our website.
Replacing defective components with parts that are not genuine jeopardizes the prod- uct's initial safety conditions. Use only spare parts available for order from Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. Parts numbers are available in the Spare Parts chapter. To identify the product and communicate with Pfeiffer Vacuum look at the product's nameplate.
(7) Internal calibration option/accessory OS = On site II = Technical or trained operator WS = In service centre Pfeiffer Vacuum. III = Service centre Maintenance time monitoring The molecular pump counter alerts the operator that a maintenance operation must be...
Maintenance / replacement Maintenance / replacement Access to electrical cabinet components For all maintenance operation on the electrical cabinet, you are advised to remove it from the customer's installation. 4.1.1 Tools set ® ● Torx screwdriver supplied in the maintenance kit 4.1.2 Procedure Shut down the detector (Position the circuit breaker...
Maintenance / replacement To put the module into the "maintenance" position, follow these steps. Remove the 4 fixing screws (1) and partially unscrews the 2 screws (2). Tip the upper part of the module to 90°. Hold the raised upper part in place with a fixing screw (1). Follow these steps in the reverse order to put the electrical cabinet back into the custom- er's installation.
However, to guarantee the reliability of the test, we recommend that you regularly reca- librate (2 years maximum) every leak with reservoir to check its leak rate: this applies to both internal and external calibrated leaks. Return the leak to your Pfeiffer Vacuum service center for recalibration purposes. 4.3.3 Setting...
Maintenance / replacement Fig. 2: Replacement of the seals Remove the analyzer cell from the detector (see 4.4.1). Replace the 2 seals (3). Never lubricate the seals. 4.4.3 Filament replacement The oxidation of the iridium filament is normal: do not touch the filament with your fingers.
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Maintenance / replacement Fig. 4: Positioning the filament Fit the new filament in its housing against the 2 centring stops (7). Attach it with the ® screw (4) and washer supplied with the filament, using the Torx screwdriver. Take a fastening clip (5) with the flat pliers: this clip will ensure electrical contact be- tween the filament and the cell (see figure: Fitting the fastening clip, index A).
Maintenance / replacement Maintenance of the turbomolecular pump WARNING Risk of burning associated with hot surfaces When in operation, certain mechanical parts can reach high temperatures. If the detec- tor was used recently: Let it cool down for at least 10 minutes before working on the turbomolecular pump. If necessary wear protective gloves according to directive EN 420.
Maintenance / replacement 4.5.3 Replacing the operating fluid reservoir WARNING Risk of intoxication in case of contact with substances hazardous to health. Always take appropriate precautions when handling the operating fluid reservoir: Dispose of operating fluid reservoirs in accordance with the applicable legislation. Safety data sheet available upon request or at www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com Take the required safety precautions to avoid creating health risks or polluting the en- vironment in case of contamination.
Maintenance / replacement Lift out the operating fluid reservoir using two screwdrivers. Using tweezers, pull out the Poroplast rods (8x). Remove impurities from the turbopump and the end cover with a clean, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning fluids! Using tweezers, insert the new Poroplast rods (8x).
Maintenance / replacement Disconnect the harness (5) of the fan (V1) Remove the filter (1). Unscrew the 4 fastening screws (2) from the protective grill (3). Keep the metal hooks (4) of the old fan. Put a new fan, ensuring it is the correct way round (arrows). Fit the 4 metal hooks (4) onto each angle of the fan.
Maintenance / replacement Unclipping the air filter. Replacing the used filter: follow the assembly order indicated below (1 + 2 + 3: do not forget the grill). Fig. 7: Air filter assembly Snap together the entire air filter. Maintenance of the sniffer module Sniffer module option/accessory 4.8.1 Replacement of flow reducer...
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Maintenance / replacement Put the new reducer and its seal in place. Check that the seal (5) is still in position on the detection module. Replace the sniffer module (2). Tighten the 4 fixing screws (1).
Operation of the Operating Instructions. If a problem occurs, contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum service center. Disposal WARNING Environmental protection...
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– EEE is subject to the regulations in force as regards the recycling of end-of-life prod- ucts – complete EEE that has been neither modified nor retrofitted, and has used only spare parts from Pfeiffer Vacuum, including their assemblies and sub-assemblies, but ex- cluding the batteries. Product sold outside...
Malfunctions Malfunctions What happens in the event of a defect The leak detector can display warnings or faults on screen at any time Fig. 8: Ecran standard avec avertissement [i Next] 7.1.1 Warning fault display Press the key to display the fault. Level 1: Warning Press the [i Next] key to display the maintenance information Level 2: Major fault: erroneous measurement...
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Malfunctions Level RS-232 Code Information Rough. Pump Failure loss of cal test mode Dynamic calib. failure Sensor Type/Connector w145 maintenance requested w150 primary pump service w155 Roughing Pump Maint. w160 secondary pump service w180 2A wire change w181 1A wire change w182 No output on wire 2 w183...
Malfunctions Level RS-232 Code Information temperature too high temperature too low W230 Autocal request W255 Outside start-up conditions Troubleshooting guide The troubleshooting guide helps correct the malfunctions reported on the detector's con- trol panel or affecting the detector. It can be consulted from an interactive application specifically developed for the technical documentation.
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Malfunctions Launch the search (3). Select a symptom (4): the origin and diagnosis of this symptom are displayed (5).
Fill out the "Service Request/Product Return" form and send it to your local Pfeiffer Vacuum Service contact. Include the confirmation on the service request from Pfeiffer Vacuum with your ship- ment. Fill out the declaration of contamination and include it in the shipment (mandatory!).
Spare parts Spare parts Spare parts available for sales, classified by functions, are listed in this chapter. Tool Rep. Qté Désignation Ref. Designation Beschreibung Teil Menge Accessoires de raccordement Clé emmanchée Connection accessories Box-shank nut spinner Rohrsteckschlüssel mit Heft Verbindungzubehör Tournevis pour vis TORX ®...
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Spare parts Monitoring and display B041 B012 B013 B028 Description Qty Remarks B012 Cable for Remote Control 2G, 5 m A458735 Option/Accessory B013 Cable for Remote Control 2G, 10 m 110881 Option/Accessory B028 Cable for Control Panel 3G 114435 Option/Accessory B041 Control Panel 3G - ASI30/35 122447S...
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Spare parts C065 C124 Description Qty Remarks C065 Fan - 142/102S/122D/310/35 A459291 C124 Electronic Rack External Fan - ASI30/35 118699 C152 Gauge cable 3 m (D-Sub 37 pin) - ASI35 A333746 C153 Gauge cable 10 m (D-Sub 37 pin) - ASI35 A333747 Automatic control system and electronic circuits D084...
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