Transport & Storage - Agilent Technologies TwisTorr 305-ICQ User Manual

Instructions for Use
Transport & Storage
In order to guarantee the maximum level of performance and reliability of Agilent
Turbomolecular pumps, the following guidelines must be followed to avoid
condensation.
when shipping, moving and storing pumps, the following environmental
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specifications should not be exceeded
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the shelf life of a turbomolecular pump is 12 months from the shipping date
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the turbomolecular pumps must be always soft-started when received and
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operated for the first time by the customer
the turbomolecular pumps must be always soft-started after a period of
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60 days of inactivity of the pump.
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If for any reason the shelf life time is exceeded, the pump has to be returned to
CAUTION
the factory. Please contact the local Agilent Vacuum Sales and Service
representative for information.
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temperature range: -40 °C to 70 °C
relative humidity range: 0 to 90 % (non condensing).
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