Vacuum And Exhaust Piping - EBARA ESA200W Instruction Manual

8.3 Vacuum and Exhaust Piping

WARNING Maintenance on the vacuum and exhaust piping shall be
WARNING The pump and exhaust piping will remain at a high temperature
WARNING
Toxic gases may be generated from by-products in the piping or pump in pump
disconnection from the tool piping for repair and replacement or flange removal
for maintenance. Gain relevant information about the process gases from your
tool suppliers, and be sure that the gas concentrations in the work areas are at
quarter or under the acceptable values specified using appropriate measurement
equipment.
Without assurance of gas safety, instruct the workers to wear proper personnel
protective equipment if necessary to protect them from gas hazards.
personnel protective equipment must include at least gloves, safety goggles, and
a gas mask.
Be sure to following the instructions below when carrying out maintenance work
on the vacuum and exhaust piping of the pump.
(1) Before you remove and wash the piping be sure to purge with a sufficient
volume of N2 gas.
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performed by taking proper action to avoid the dispersion of
inflammable, toxic and/or hazardous substances and to
prevent physical contact with, and absorption of, these
substances.
during operation and for a short time after the pump has
stopped.
Be sure to avoid contact and keep inflammable substances
out of reach.
Do not remove the outer cover during operation.
Be sure to check for gas leaks after you have finished pipe
maintenance work. Leaks will cause serious danger due to
the discharge of harmful and hazardous substances and the
occurrence of unpredictable reactions associated with the
admission of air into the pump. When checking for gas leaks
by pressurization, please pressurize by less than 0.05 MPa
into the purge port and do check.
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