Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gas Ballast - vacuubrand MZ 2C NT+2AK Instructions For Use Manual

Pumps with flow control diaphragm valve:
Use the flow control diaphragm valve (14) at the pump
inlet to control the pumping speed. Open flow control dia-
phragm to pump down.
Note: Over-tightening or -loosening may damage the dia-
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phragm or the valve seat, and the valve may not close
properly thereafter.
Replace diaphragm in case of leaks.
Important notes regarding the use of gas bal-
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Gas ballast is a continuous purge to keep the pump's in-
terior as clean as possible and to reduce the possibility of
condensation inside the pump.
To reduce condensation in the pump, do not pump vapor
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before the pump has reached its operating temperature.
Open the gas ballast valve when pumping condensable
vapors. Turn gas ballast cap to open valve.
➨ Opening the flow control diaphragm: Turn counter-
clockwise. Do not attempt to open the valve further
than when resistance is first encountered.
➨ Closing: Turn clockwise. Close flow control diaphragm
valve slightly hand-tight. Further tightening will not in-
crease sealing of the valve, and may lead to damage.
➨ Oxygen enters the pump if using air as gas ballast.
➨ Air and pumped media might react inside the pump or
at the outlet of the pump and form hazardous or explo-
sive mixtures, when you use air rather than inert gas
for the gas ballast. This constitutes a risk of significant
damage to equipment and/or facilities, a risk of per-
sonal injury or even loss of life.
+ Make sure that air/gas intake through the gas ballast
valve can never lead to hazardous, explosive or other-
wise dangerous mixtures. If in doubt, use inert gas.
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