Operation
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4 Operation
4.1 Switching on the machine
¾ Before switching on the machine for the first time fill the vacuum
pump with oil, see Section 7 "MAINTENANCE".
¾ If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply.
¾ Connect the machine to the mains electricity at a place which is
always easily accessible.
¾ Press the <Control On/Off> key.
– The machine control performs a self-test.
– The software version of the machine control briefly appears in
the display.
– The status display appears.
– The machine is ready for operation.
4.2 Switching off the machine
¾ Press the <Control On/Off> key.
– The screen for performing the pump protection function ap-
pears.
¾ If necessary, perform the pump protection function.
¾ Close and press down the chamber lid.
– The vacuum pump runs for a set time.
– A counter counts to zero.
– The display goes out.
– The chamber lid opens automatically if it is not locked.
¾ To cancel the pump protection function, press the <Control
On/Off> key again.
– The display goes out.
Info
The display goes out automatically after 10 s without input or with-
out closing the chamber lid.
¾ Close chamber lid and lock it in place.
¾ Close the stop valve for the gas supply, if part of the machine.
¾ If required disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.