
Issue J Jun 03
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E2M28 and E2M30 Rotary Vacuum Pumps
INSTALLATION
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Safety
• A suitably trained and supervised technician
must install the pump.
• Wear the appropriate safety-clothing when
you come into contact with contaminated
components.
• Vent and purge your vacuum system before
you start installation work.
• Ensure that the installation technician is
familiar with the safety procedures which
relate to the pump-oil and the products
processed by the pumping system. Take
suitable precautions to avoid the inhalation of
oil mist and excessive skin contact with pump
-oil, as prolonged exposure can be harmful.
• Disconnect the other components in the
pumping system from the electrical supply so
that they cannot be operated accidentally.
• Safely route any electrical supply cables so
that they cannot accidentally trip people.
WARNING
If you use a hydrocarbon oil in this
pump, you must not use the pump to
process oxygen in concentrations
greater than 25% in volume. If you
do, there is a risk of fire or explosion
in the oilbox of the pump.
WARNING
You must not use the E2M28 or
E2M30 pump to pump hazardous
substances.
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions listed
below and take note of appropriate
precautions. If you do not, you can
cause injury to people and damage to
equipment.
You must ensure that the E2M28 or E2M30 pump is
suitable for your application. If you have any doubts
as to the suitability of the pump for your application,
refer to the BOC Edwards guidelines on vacuum
pump and vacuum system safety (see the Associated
Publication at the end of the contents list at the
front of this manual).
3.2 System design
Consider the following points when you design your
pumping system:
• Use a suitable inlet-valve to isolate the pump
from your vacuum system if you need to allow
the pump to warm up before you pump
condensable vapours, or if you need to
maintain vacuum when the pump is switched
off.
• Avoid high levels of heat input to the pump
from the process gases, otherwise the pump
may overheat and seize, and cause the motor
thermal overload device to open.
• If you use the pump in a high ambient
temperature and have a high gas throughput,
the temperature of the pump-body may
exceed 70 oC and you must fit suitable guards
to prevent contact with hot surfaces.
• Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot
become blocked. If you have an outlet-
isolation valve, make sure that you cannot
operate the pump with the valve closed.
• Provide for a purge of inert gas when you shut
down the pumping system, to dilute
dangerous gases to safe concentrations. A
suitable gas-ballast control valve for
introduction of purge gas into the pump is
available as an accessory (see Section 7.3.14).