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Sumitomo Marathon CP-8 User Manual

Sumitomo Marathon CP-8
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Marathon
®
CP-8 Cryopump
Technical Manual
Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc.
1833 Vultee Street
Allentown, PA 18103-4783
U.S.A.
Revision D: April 2012 266810A

Table of Contents

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Sumitomo Marathon CP-8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCentrifugal Pump
MaterialCast Iron
ModelCP-8
ApplicationWater transfer, irrigation
Power1.5 HP
Frequency60 Hz

Summary

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

General safety information for SCAI equipment operation and servicing.

SPECIAL NOTICES DEFINITIONS

Defines WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE notices used in the manual.

SERVICE CONTACTS

HEADQUARTERS INFORMATION

Contact information for Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. headquarters.

REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS

Lists service center contact details for different regions (USA, Europe, Asia).

INTRODUCTION TO CRYOPUMPS

CRYOPUMP FUNCTIONALITY

Explains the function and benefits of SCAI cryopumps for vacuum applications.

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

CRYOPUMP VACUUM GENERATION

Describes how a cryopump creates vacuum by capturing and solidifying gases.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

CRYOPUMP COMPONENTS OVERVIEW

Identifies and describes the main parts of a cryopump system, including cold head, cryopanels, and ports.

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Details on cold head, pumping speeds, capacity, cooldown, weight, and flange types.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR DATA

Voltage/temperature characteristics for silicon diode sensors.

SENSOR CONNECTORS AND ALTERNATE DATA

Specs for sensor connectors and alternate diode sensor.

COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERANT QUALITY

Refers to compressor manual and specifies refrigerant quality.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND ENVIRONMENT

Lists adapter fittings, environmental requirements, and maintenance interval.

SUPPLIER AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Supplier contact information and regulatory compliance details.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

INITIAL INSPECTION AND PREPARATION

Procedures for unpacking, inspecting components, and checking the compressor.

COMPRESSOR SETUP AND CHECKOUT

Instructions for positioning the compressor and performing a test run.

CRYOPUMP HANDLING AND MOUNTING

Safe lifting procedures and mounting the cryopump to the vacuum chamber.

SYSTEM PREPARATION AND CONNECTIONS

Removing existing systems, preparing sensor cables, and connecting gas lines.

GAS MANIFOLD AND LINE INSTALLATION

Procedures for installing gas manifolds and routing gas lines.

FINAL CONNECTIONS AND VENTING

Connecting cold head, sensor, purge, vacuum, and vent lines.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing optional accessories like the remote on/off cable.

OPERATION AND CONTROL

INITIAL OPERATION SETUP AND SAFETY

Prestart checks, startup procedures, and safety for oxygen/ozone.

EVACUATION AND COOLDOWN

Procedures for evacuating and cooling the cryopump to operating temperature.

CRYOPUMP OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Steady-state operation, orifice adjustment, and crossover pressure determination.

REGENERATION PROCESS

Overview and detailed steps for the warm-up, purge, and evacuation phases of regeneration.

REGENERATION COOLDOWN AND VACUUM BAKING

Completes regeneration phases and describes vacuum baking for UHV.

SYSTEM SHUTDOWN AND RESTART

Procedures for system shutdown and restarting after power failure.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

HANDLING, SHIPPING, AND SAFETY WARNINGS

Safe handling, shipping, hazardous material regulations, and critical safety warnings.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES

Cautions on warranty, contamination, leaks, refrigerant quality, and adsorber replacement.

CRYOPUMP AND GAS LINE REMOVAL

Steps to remove the cryopump from the chamber and disconnect gas lines.

CRYOPANEL AND RELIEF VALVE MAINTENANCE

Procedures for cryopanel disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and relief valve cleaning.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECKS

Functional checks for standard and dual silicon diode temperature sensors.

COLD HEAD AND SYSTEM SERVICING

Cold head maintenance, removal/installation, and system charging/venting.

GAS CLEANUP AND LEAK CHECKING

Detailed procedures for gas cleanup and leak checking the refrigeration system.

LEAK REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Guidelines for repairing leaks and general troubleshooting tips.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMPRESSOR START-UP ISSUES

Problems related to the compressor not starting or having incorrect power.

COMPRESSOR OPERATION PROBLEMS

Issues with compressor running rough, shutting down, or abnormal pressures.

SYSTEM PRESSURE AND GAS ISSUES

Problems with system pressures, gas leaks, and elapsed time meter.

VALVE MOTOR AND COOLDOWN ISSUES

Problems with valve motor operation and cryopump cooldown.

TEMPERATURE CYCLING AND REFRIGERATION LOSS

Issues with temperature cycling, sudden/slow loss of refrigeration, and vacuum leaks.

PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE INCREASE ISSUES

Problems with pressure increases, cryopanel temperature rise, and sudden warming.

COLD HEAD AND INTERMITTENT OPERATION

Issues with cold head warming up, not starting, or intermittent operation.

PARTS LISTING

PART IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING

Information on identifying parts and ordering procedures, including common parts.

OPTIONAL AND SPECIFIC PARTS

Lists optional parts and parts specific to flange types and UHV service.

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