STP-iS2207 Series Turbomolecular Pump 
 
MT-89E-001-C
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 
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8.4  Maintenance 
8.4.1  Recommended overhaul intervals 
Regular overhaul (the cost of overhaul will be at your own charge) is required for safety and proper 
use of STP pump.  
The recommended intervals for different process applications are tabulated below:  
Process  Intervals
Remarks 
Etching 
*1
  Metal etch process
(deposition) 
1 year  Processes resulting in large amount of deposits in 
the pump will require more frequent service 
(includes non-etching process).  
Other etch process
2 years
Other semiconductor process  2 years
Clean application  5 years
No gases used (only vacuum pumping) 
Other use  2 years
Dependent on application, contact Edwards. 
*1 
"Etching" includes semiconductor etching and LCD etching. 
 
Note:  When  "First  Damage  Limit"  warning  or  "Second  Damage  Limit"  warning  is  detected,  it  is 
essential  to  have  the  touch  down  bearings  replaced  regardless  of  the  recommended 
overhaul intervals. Warning detection is indicated by flashing of "FAILURE" LED (3 flashes in 
orange),  a  message  on  the  display  unit  iDT-001  (optional  accessory)  or  the  STP-Link 
(optional accessory). 
 
8.4.2  Standard replacement parts 
When overhauling pumps, upper and lower touch down bearing, O-rings will be replaced as standard 
replacement parts.