Damage to sealing surfaces from unsuitable tools
The use of unsuitable tools for removal or insertion of sealing rings damages the sealing surfaces,
causing vacuum pump leakage.
► Never use sharp, metallic tools (e.g. tweezers).
► Only remove sealing rings with an O-ring picker.
You can find the safety data sheet in the
Prerequisites
● Turbopump off
● Vacuum system vented to atmospheric pressure
● Electrical supply disconnected
● All cables disconnected
● All openings sealed with the original protective covers and any plugs
7.3.1 Removing the operating fluid reservoir
Required tools
● Allen key, WAF 3
● Tweezers
● O-ring picker
Required consumables
● Clean, lint-free cloth
● Laboratory gloves
Fig. 19:
1 Allen head screw
2 Screw cap
3 O-ring
Replacing the operating fluid reservoir
Depending on its design, the turbopump's operating fluid reservoir may feature capillary
rods.
● When ordering spare parts, make sure you use the correct pump article number and
the operating fluid reservoir.
● This information can be found on the pump rating plate.
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Removing the operating fluid reservoir
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Operating fluid reservoir
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Capillary rod (9×)
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Injection tip
NOTICE
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Maintenance
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