VACUUBRAND RC 6 - Manual (Page 49)

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Position new diaphragm between dia-
phragm clamping disc with square head
screw and diaphragm support disc.
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Note: Position diaphragm with pale side
towards diaphragm clamping disc (facing
pump chamber).
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Make sure that the square head screw of the diaphragm clamping disc
is correctly seated in the guide hole of the diaphragm support disc.
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Lift the diaphragm at the side. Place the diaphragm carefully together
with diaphragm clamping disc and diaphragm support disc in the dia-
phragm key.
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Avoid damage of the diaphragm: Do not excessively bend or crease
the diaphragm.
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Assemble the original number of washers
between diaphragm support disc and con-
necting rod.
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Screw diaphragm clamping disc , dia-
phragm, diaphragm support disc, and wash-
ers to connecting rod.
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Optimum torque for the diaphragm support disc: 4.4 ft . lb
f
(6 Nm), it is
recommended to use a torque wrench. Attach torque wrench to dia-
phragm key (hexagonal bolt 6 mm wide).
Note: Never use the diaphragm key with any additional tools like tongs
or Allen keys without appropriate torque limitation.
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Too few washers: The pump will not attain vacuum specification. Too
many washers: Diaphragm clamping disc will hit head cover, causing
noisy operation and possibly causing the pump to seize up.