Installation; Installation Safety - Edwards iXM Series Instruction Manual

4. Installation

4.1 Installation safety

WARNING: INSTALLATION SAFETY
Risk of injury or damage to equipment. Follow the safety instructions and make note
of all appropriate precautions.
WARNING: EXPOSURE TO VACUUM
Risk of injury or death. Do not expose parts of the human body to the vacuum.
Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
WARNING: DANGEROUS FUMES
Risk of injury. The pump and motor controller contains electrolytic capacitors. In
some fault conditions dangerous fumes can be produced. Make sure that the pump
and motor controller is operated in a well-ventilated area.
WARNING: OPERATION SAFETY
Risk of injury or damage to equipment. Do not operate the system with the enclosure
panels removed.
Possible hazards on the system include electricity, hot surfaces, process chemicals,
Fomblin® oil, nitrogen and water under pressure.
Make sure that the system is applicable for the application. If there is any doubt, refer to
the Vacuum Pump and Vacuum System Safety Manual (publication number P40040100),
supplied with the system.
▪ The system must be installed by engineers trained by us. We can train users to do
the tasks given in this manual. Contact the local service centre or supplier for more
information.
▪ Do not remove the temporary cover or blanking plate from the system inlet and
exhaust until prepared to connect the system to the vacuum or exhaust extraction
system. Do not operate the system unless the inlet and exhaust are connected to
the vacuum and exhaust extraction system.
▪ Vent and purge the process system (if the system is to replace an existing pumping
system) with nitrogen for 15 minutes before you start the installation. Refer to
Maintenance
▪ Disconnect the components in the process system from the electrical supply to
prevent accidental operation.
▪ Electricity, nitrogen and water supplies are possible hazardous energy sources.
Lockout and tagout supply sources before you start maintenance.
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