8. Storage
CAUTION:
Observe the storage temperature limits stated in Technical data on page 13. Storage
below - 30 °C will permanently damage the pump seals.
Note:
If you will store a new pump in condions of high humidity, remove the pump from its
cardboard packaging box, dispose of the box (refer to Disposal on page 44).
Use the following procedure to store the pump:
1.
Ensure that the pump has been shut‑down as described in Operaon.
2.
Isolate the pump from the electrical supply.
3.
Purge your vacuum system and the pump with dry nitrogen and disconnect the
pump from your vacuum system.
4. Replace the oil as described in Replace the oil on page 38.
5. Place and secure protecve covers over the inlet and outlet‑ports.
6.
Store the pump in cool, dry condions unl required for use.
7.
When required, prepare and install the pump as described in Installaon. If the
pump has been stored for more than a year, before you install the pump you must
clean and overhaul it as described in the instrucon supplied with the clean and
overhaul kit.
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