Vacuum Pumps

The analysis system may contain two oil-based pumps, two oil-free pumps, or one of each type. A high-vacuum pump is installed for each oil-free pump.

Access the Pumps

  1. Remove the three screws along the bottom of the front panel.
  2. Use the two hand grips in the front panel to pull away from the magnetic latches, then lift and remove the panel.
  3. The pumps are housed on a shelf on the bottom of the analyzer.

High Vacuum Pumps

Power OFF High-vacuum pumps

Use the power switch to power OFF the pumps.

Remove High-vacuum pumps

  1. Go to Unit [n] > Enable Manual Control.
  2. Go to Unit [n] > Show Degas Schematic.
  3. Right click valves 15 and 13 to open.

  1. Power OFF the vacuum pumps.
    • For oil-based pumps, disconnect the power plug from the power source.
    • For oil-free vacuum pumps, power OFF the pumps.
  2. Open valves 13 and 15.
  3. When the pressure stabilizes around atmospheric pressure, close valves 13 then 15. This fills the vacuum section with the backfill gas prior to disconnecting the pump.

Oil-based Vacuum Pump

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