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Chemical Duty Vacuum/ ressure um User Guide Catalogue Numbers 61 115 60 (115 V, 60 H 61 220 50 (2 0 V, 50 H , 1.7 61 100 60 (100 V, 50/60 H...
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Neither Millipore Corporation nor any of its af liated corporations assumes responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. n no event shall Millipore Corporation or any of its af liated corporations be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
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Introduction The Millipore vacuum/pressure pump is a continuously running constant air ow type unit for use with laboratory equipment. This vacuum/pressure pump combines all the advantages of lower pressure pumps with the perfect uniformity of diaphragm type operation. t compresses air by means of a long-life diaphragm, which exes within the compressor.
(SLFA 050 10 if necessary. nspect hose, plug, and cord for signs of damage before use. Do not use if a de ciency is found. Never operate a damaged unit. Contact Millipore for replacement parts see Technical Assistance section for details.
AND a vacuum trap to protect the pump from vapors and gases. The vacuum trap consists of a 1 liter ltering ask (Millipore cat. no. XX10 047 05 , No. 8 stopper (XX10 047 08 and silicone tubing.
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Com onents Letter Description Handle Vacuum gauge ressure gauge ump head Vacuum valve ressure valve On/off switch denti cation Symbols RN NG ON ( ower OFF ( ower Direction of ressure Control (Valves Hot Surface rotective Conductor Terminal...
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Chemical Duty Vacuum/ ressure ump How to Use the Chemical Duty Vacuum/ ressure um The Millipore Vacuum/ ressure ump is shipped ready for use. See the lug the power cord into an appropriate electrical source. Speci cations section for required operating conditions.
Under normal operating conditions, and using proper handling procedures, the chemical duty vacuum/pressure pump should provide many hours of trouble- free operation. Millipore dry vacuum/pressure pumps are 100 oil-free. The pump employs a non-lube piston and cylinder. No maintenance is necessary for the bearings.
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Chemical Duty Vacuum/ ressure ump Re lacing the O-ring Troubleshooting 1. Unscrew the four socket-cap screws from the pump head and unscrew Vacuum roblems the two screws from the pump handle. Remove the pump head Leakage, contamination and unusual out-gassing are the general causes assembly from the top of the pump.
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Two replacement part kits are available for the chemical duty vacuum/ pressure pump. The accompanying drawing outlines the contents of each of the kits. For further information or for help ordering the correct kit, please contact Millipore Technical Service. Maintenance Rebuild...
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Chemical Duty Vacuum/ ressure ump S eci cations Environmental Conditions erformance Vacuum 24.0 inches of Hg Temperature 5 C (41 F to 40 C (104 F ressure 20 psi continuous, 35 psi intermittent Relative Humidity, Max. for temperatures up to 31 C, (230 V pump duty cycle: 15 minutes on, decreasing to 50 at 40 C...
U.S.,call 1- 00-M LL ORE (1-800-645-5476 . Outside the U.S., see about contacting Millipore. ou can also buy Millipore products on-line at your Millipore catalogue for the phone number of the of ce nearest you www.millipore.com. or go to our web site at www.millipore.com/of ces for up-to-date world- wide contact information.
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