Cleaning the pressure transducer, Notice – VACUUBRAND CVC 3000 User Manual

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Maximum permissible pressure: 21.8 psi (1.5 bar) ab-

solute.

Attention: At pressures above approximately 795 Torr

(1060 mbar) the pressure reading becomes incorrect

due to saturation of the pressure transducer. The dis-

play flashes. Release pressure immediately!

Risk of

bursting!

- Position the CVC 3000 controller and its

vacuum line in such a way that condensate

cannot flow towards the pressure transduc-

er. Condensate and deposits will affect the

measurement results. Clean the pressure

transducer, if necessary. See section “Clean-

ing the pressure transducer”, pg. 60.

- Inside a vacuum system where evaporation occurs, e.g., a rotary

evaporator, the vacuum is not uniform. For example, a condenser can

act as a pump, or the vacuum in the connecting tubing can be higher

or lower than in the application itself. This affects the measurement

results as well as the control levels. Therefore, carefully choose the

position where to connect the pressure transducer.

- If residues occur or when working with aggressive or condensable

substances, install a gas washing bottle in front of the pressure trans-

ducer.

measurement

connection

Attention: Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to

clean the pressure transducer.

Never touch the ceramic diaphragm of the pressure

transducer with hard objects.

Fill the measurement chamber with a solvent (e.g., benzene) and al-

low sufficient cleaning time. Observe all regulations concerning usage

and disposal of solvents!

Drain the solvent and dispose of in accordance with regulations. Re-

peat cleaning if necessary.

Rinse the measurement chamber several times with alcohol in order

to remove all solvent residues.

NOTICE

Cleaning the pressure transducer

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