Decommissioning; Shutting Down For Longer Periods; Re-Starting; Disposal - Pfeiffer Vacuum HIPACE 800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Decommissioning

8.1

Shutting down for longer periods

8.2

Re-starting

8.3

Disposal

Contamination of parts and operating fluid by pumped media is possible.
Poisoning hazard through contact with materials that damage health.
 In the case of contamination, carry out appropriate safety precautions in order to pre-
vent danger to health through dangerous substances.
 Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work.
If the turbopump should be shut down for longer than a year:
 Remove the vacuum pump from the system, if necessary.
 Replace the operating fluid reservoir if necessary.
 Close the high vacuum flange of the turbopump.
 Evacuate turbopump via the fore-vacuum flange.
 Vent turbopump via the venting connection with oil-free, dry air or inert gas.
 Close the flange openings by using the original protective covers.
 Close further connection ports by using the corresponding protective covers.
 Place pump upright on rubber feet.
 Store the pump only indoors at temperatures between -25 °C and +55 °C.
 In rooms with moist or aggressive atmospheres, the pump must be airproof shrink-
wrapped in a plastic bag together with a bag of desiccant.
Risk of damage to the pump following recommissioning
The operating fluid in the turbo pump has a limited shelf life. The length of its shelf life
is as follows:
● max. 2 years without operation or
● a total of max. 4 years following periods of operation and nonoperation.
 Follow the maintenance instructions and inform Pfeiffer Vacuum.
 Check turbopump for contamination and moisture.
 Clean the turbopump externally with a lint-free cloth and little industrial alcohol.
 If necessary, have Pfeiffer Vacuum Service clean the turbopump completely.
 If necessary, have the bearings replaced. Take into account the total running time.
 Replace the operating fluid reservoir if necessary.
 Installation and commissioning in accordance with the operating instructions.
Products or parts thereof (mechanical and electrical components, operating fluids, etc.)
may cause environmental burden.
 Safely dispose of the materials according to the locally applicable regulations.
WARNING
NOTICE
Decommissioning
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