Instruction manual

3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Safety
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you
do not, you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
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A suitably trained and supervised technician must install the DP180.
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Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety precautions which relate to
the products pumped. Wear the appropriate safety-clothing when you come into contact
with contaminated components. Dismantle and clean contaminated components inside a
fume-cupboard.
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If the DP180 is to replace an existing pump, vent and purge the pumping system before you
start any installation work.
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Disconnect the other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that
they cannot be operated accidentally.
• Do not re-use 'O' rings and Co-Seals and do not allow debris to get into the DP180 during
installation.
• Before you use the DP180 to pump dangerous substances, refer to the associated publication
referred to at the end of the contents list. You must take all necessary precautions to dilute
flammable gases with nitrogen to a safe level.
• Leak-test the system after installation and seal any leaks found.
3.2 Unpack and inspect
WARNING
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the DP180. Refer to Section 2 for the mass of the
pump.
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the pump:
1. Use a fork-lift truck or a pallet truck to move the DP180 on the pallet into a convenient
position .
2. Open the cardboard box and remove the packing material from around the pump.
3. Use suitable lifting-gear attached to the lifting-eyes provided to remove the pump from its
pallet.
DP180 Dry Vacuum Pump 7