multivac C250 - Start-up Procedures; Initial Start-up Steps

Start-up
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3 Start-up
3.1 Initial start-up
3.1.1 Setting up the machine
¾ Prepare a firm, level site for the machine.
¾ Ensure there is adequate access to the connections at the desired
location.
¾ Observe the technical specifications.
DANGER
Danger of explosion!
Operating the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere can
result in explosion due to hot machine parts.
Explosions can cause serious injuries or even death.
¾ Do NOT use the machine in rooms that are exposed to explo-
sion hazards.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
At an inclination of more than 15°, the oil in the vacuum pump
shifts.
The air de-oiling elements will get wet from the oil and become inef-
fective. This will damage the vacuum pump.
¾ Transport and set the machine down as horizontally as possi-
ble.
¾ Do NOT tilt the machine.
¾ Transport the machine to the desired location, see Section 9.2.1
"TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ".
¾ Set up the machine on a firm, level base.
3.1.2 Adding oil to the vacuum pump
¾ Fill oil into the vacuum pump, see Section 7.5.2 "ADDING OIL TO
THE VACUUM PUMP".