Operating Procedure
Follow the procedure below when operating the pump:
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WARNING!
When employing the pump for pumping toxic, flammable, or radioactive
gases, please follow the required procedures for each gas disposal.
Do not use the pump in presence of explosive gases.
Do not put any electronic device near the pump otherwise the magnetic field
CAUTION!
around it may cause a device malfunctioning.
2 l/s Ion Pump User Manual / 87-900-091-01 (E)
With a clean roughing pump, establish a roughing pressure of
-4
1x10
mbar or lower in the vacuum system.
Plug the control unit into a suitable power source and switch the
power ON.
Allow the roughing valve to remain open after turning on the ion
pump until an adequate starting pressure is reached. If the ion
pump voltage drops after closing the roughing valves, reopen the
valve for additional rough pumping. As the pressure decreases,
the voltage again will rise, and the roughing valve should be
closed.
When venting the pump, use dry nitrogen. This will avoid water
vapor absorption on the pump walls.
Instructions for Use
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