Edwards XDS46i

4. Installaon
4.1 Safety
WARNING:
Obey the safety instrucons in this secon and take note of appropriate precauons.
Failure to observe these instrucons may result in injury to people and damage to
equipment.
WARNING:
Do not expose any part of the human body to vacuum as it can cause injury.
WARNING:
The pump is not recommended for pumping explosive gases or hazardous
substances.
WARNING:
Use suitable liing equipment to move the pump. The mass is approximately 48 kg.
WARNING:
Take care when moving the pump into posion. The pump's weight makes it dicult
to slide and movement should only be aempted by two people.
▪ A suitably trained and supervised technician must install the pump.
▪ Ensure that the installaon technician is familiar with the safety procedures that
relate to the products processed by the pump.
▪ Wear the appropriate safety clothing when coming into contact with contaminated
components.
▪
Dismantle and clean contaminated components inside a fume cupboard.
▪
Vent and purge the vacuum system before starng installaon work.
▪
Disconnect other components in the pump from the electrical supply so that they
cannot be operated accidentally.
▪
Refer to the Vacuum Pump and Vacuum System Safety manual (publicaon
number P40040100) before installing and using the pump to process hazardous or
ammable materials.
▪
Safely route any electrical cables and pipes to prevent a trip hazard.
▪
Check all required components are available and are of the correct type before
starng work.
▪
Do not reuse O‑rings or seals.
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