VACUUBRAND MZ 2C +AK+EK - Manual (Page 16)

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Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check
carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 995653 / 06/10/2009
Removing the catchpots:
Catchpot at outlet:
➨ Remove joint clip, remove catchpot and drain condensate.
Catchpot at inlet:
➨ Admit air or inert gas (via inlet of pumping unit) to atmospheric pressure. Remove
joint clip, remove catchpot and drain condensate.
➨ Reassemble drained catchpots.
Important: Comply with regulations when disposing solvents/condensates. Reuse if
possible, purify if contaminated.
Shutdown:
Short-term:
Has the pump been exposed to condensate?
☞ Allow the pump to continue to run at atmospheric pressure with gas ballast valve
open for a few minutes.
Has the pump been exposed to media which may damage the pump materials or forms
deposits?
☞ Check and clean pump heads if necessary.
Long-term:
➨ Take measures as described in section short-term shutdown.
➨ Separate pump from the apparatus.
➨ Close manual gas ballast valve.
➨ Drain catchpots.
➨ Close inlet and outlet port (e. g. with transport caps).
➨ Store the pump in dry conditions.