Lubricating The Turbo Molecular Pump; Dismantling And Cleaning Procedures; Filament - Thermo Scientific Prima PRO User Manual

Lubricating the
Turbo Molecular
Dismantling
and Cleaning
Procedures
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pump
Warning! Lethal Voltages! Lethal voltages are present in the
vicinity of the turbo molecular pump. Isolate the mains electrical
supply before attempting any maintenance activity on the pump.
Maintenance procedures for the turbo molecular pump are given in
the instructions provided by the pump manufacturer (manuals
supplied). The procedures are quite involved and, in general, it is
preferable to return the pump for maintenance.
Warning! Lethal Voltages! Lethal voltages are present within the
Prima PRO enclosure. Isolate the mains electrical supply before
attempting any maintenance activity on the pump.

Filament

Warning! Hazardous Substance!
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Note: All parts are clean assemblies and gloves should be worn
during the following procedure.
To remove the filament, proceed as follows.
1. Using Control Centre, switch off the filament.
2. Switch off the electrical power. Wait approximately five minutes
for the turbo molecular pump to slow down and vent the system
to atmospheric pressure.
The filament contains hazardous substances and must not be
ingested.
Protective clothing (gloves) must be worn when handling the
filament.
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Dismantling and Cleaning Procedures

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