Waters 3100 Operator's Manual page 176

To connect the roughing pump
Caution:
• To ensure correct operation of the roughing pump, the pump
• The area where the roughing pump is located must have an
• To ensure proper ventilation, the pump must be installed with
Left side minimum clearance
is 15.24 cm (6 inches)
Front side minimum clearance
is 35.56 cm (14 inches)
Requirement:
daily access to the gas ballast valve and oil-level sight glass.
1. Place the PTFE drip tray on the floor, within 5 feet of the instrument.
Warning:
two people must lift the pump.
2. Place the pump on the PTFE drip tray.
B-4 External Connections
The pump and its connections can be
Warning:
contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials.
Always wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when
performing this procedure.
must be installed within 1 degree of horizontal.
ambient temperature of 15 to 40 ºC (59 to 104 ºF).
the following minimum clearances:
The pump must be oriented in a way that allows easy
The roughing pump is heavy. To avoid injury, at least
Back side minimum clearance
is 15.24 cm (6 inches)
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Right side minimum clearance
is 15.24 cm (6 inches)