Introduction; Scope And Definitions - Edwards STP-XF803 Series Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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Scope and definitions

This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards
Turbomolecular Pump (abbreviated to "STP pump" throughout this manual). In this manual, the
control unit for the turbomolecular pump is referred to as the "STP control unit". You must use the
STP pump as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; these
instructions are mandatory. The use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined below:
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in serious injury
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result minor personal injury in
damage to the equipment, associated equipment and/or process.
Note: Items you must follow during operation and maintenance.
Throughout this manual, page, figure and table numbers are sequential.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of
measurement; US equivalent units of measurement are also given.
The following IEC warning labels/symbols appear on the STP Pump and Instruction Manual:
Warning - This symbol denotes general warning
Warning - Hot surface
Warning - Heavy object
STP Series Turbomolecular Pump
WARNING
or death to people.
CAUTION
Refer to accompanying documentation and instruction manual.
This symbol denotes the risk of burns.
This symbol denotes the risk of low back pain and fall.
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