Introduction; Scope And Definitions - Edwards STP 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.
The procedures in this manual must be followed before you install, operate and maintain the STP
pump. 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 Instruction Manual:
Warning - refer to
accompanying documentation.
Warning - risk of electric shock.
Warning - heavy object.
Note: An alarm function is incorporated into this STP series. Alarm and cautionary messages are
displayed on the LCD of the STP control unit. Note that the words "WARNING" and
"CAUTION" displayed on the LCD indicate the need for overhaul of the pump or precautions
during the operation. They do not have the same meaning as the much more serious
symbols for "WARNING" and "CAUTION" used in the instruction manual.
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STP Series Turbomolecular Pump
WARNING
or death to people.
CAUTION
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