Storage And Disposal; Storage; Disposal - Edwards RV3 Instruction Manual

8. Storage and disposal

8.1 Storage

CAUTION:
Observe the storage temperature limits stated in
on page 13. Storage below -30 °C will permanently damage the pump seals.
Note:
If a new pump is to be stored in conditions of high humidity, remove the pump from its
cardboard packaging box; dispose of the box (refer to
Use the following procedure to store the pump:
1. Shut-down the pump as described in
2. Disconnect the pump from the electrical supply.
3. Purge the vacuum system and the pump with dry nitrogen and disconnect the
pump from the vacuum system.
4. Replace the oil as described in
5. Place and secure protective covers over the inlet and outlet-ports.
6. Store the pump in cool, dry conditions until required for use. When required,
prepare and install the pump as described in
has been stored for more than a year, before installing the pump it must be
cleaned and overhauled as described in the instructions supplied with the clean
and overhaul kit.

8.2 Disposal

Dispose of the pump and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all
local and national safety and environmental requirements.
Take particular care with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with
dangerous process substances.
Do not incinerate fluoroelastomer seals and O-rings.
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Replace the oil
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Operating and storage conditions
Disposal on page 49).
Shut-down on page 39.
on page 42.
Installation on page 25. If the pump
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