Ulvac MDA-015A User manual

No．33100-2-02-01
Portable Aspirator
MDA-015A
Ulvac Kiko, Inc.
Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure safe and effective operation
of this equipment.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
Please note that due to performance upgrade, the equipment described in
this manual is subject to changes in dimensions and specifications without
prior notice.
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Items with shade include description on safety.
To Safely Use This Equipment
(1) Before Using .................................................................................................................................. 1
1. Target Users............................................................................................................................ 1
2. Read the Manual Thoroughly .................................................................................................. 1
3. Keep This Manual in a Safe Place .......................................................................................... 1
4. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 1
5. Statutory Requirements for Disposal....................................................................................... 1
6. Safety during Repair................................................................................................................ 1
(2) Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 2
1. Purpose of This Product and Actions that are Prohibited........................................................ 2
2. Safety Device and its Purpose and Functions......................................................................... 2
3. Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3
4. Individual Unit Specifications................................................................................................... 4
5. Standard Accessories.............................................................................................................. 4
6. Switch and Valve Usage Methods........................................................................................... 4
7. Switch and Valve Layout ......................................................................................................... 5
Exhaust system drawing
Electrical wiring drawing
(3) Opening the Package and Installation ........................................................................................... 6
1. General Cautions..................................................................................................................... 6
2. Package upon Delivery............................................................................................................ 6
3. Installation Site ........................................................................................................................ 6
4. Power Supply .......................................................................................................................... 7
(4) Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Risks and Safety Measures upon Operations ......................................................................... 8
2. Portable aspirator operation procedure ................................................................................... 8
2-1 Preparation........................................................................................................................ 8
2-2 Operations......................................................................................................................... 9
2-3 Stop................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Measures upon Abnormal Conditions ................................................................................... 10
3-1 During power outages ..................................................................................................... 10
3-2 Operation after recovery from power outage .................................................................. 10
(5) Maintenance and Repair.............................................................................................................. 10
1. Risks and Safety Measure upon Maintenance and Repair ................................................... 10
2. Maintenance and Repair that Can be Made by User ............................................................ 10
3. Removal, Maintenance, and Installation of Devices.............................................................. 11
3-1 Diaphragm type vacuum pump ....................................................................................... 11
4. Maintenance and Inspection Points....................................................................................... 12
5. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 12
6. Storage of Equipment............................................................................................................ 13
7. Consumable List.................................................................................................................... 13
(6) Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 14
1. Cautions upon Disposal......................................................................................................... 14
(7) Optional Parts .............................................................................................................................. 14
1. .Standard Optional Parts List................................................................................................. 14
Ulvac KIKO Address List
Use situation check seat

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To Safely Use This Equipment
Thank you for purchasing our product. This pump is designed exclusively for vacuum
evacuation, and it may malfunction or cause accidents if operated inappropriately. Please
read the manual thoroughly, and pay specific attention to inspection, maintenance and safety
guidelines. Read and fully understand the description of this manual to prevent serious
accidents from occurring.
The copyright of this user’s manual and safety guides are reserved by Technical Division of
Ulvac Kiko.
No part of this document, in whole or part may be reproduced without permission of Ulvac
Kiko Inc.
Read this section before using the MDA-015A. Follow the instructions below to safely use the
device and prevent personal injuries from occurring.
Please comply with them all the time.
The symbols below have the following meaning
This indicates action or practice that should be
made.
Always make connection with the earth.
This indicates the action or practice that should
be prohibited.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch.
Danger Incorrect handling of the equipment is very likely to
result in death or serious injury to the operator.
Warning Incorrect handling of the equipment may result in
death or serious injury to the operator.
Caution Incorrect handling of the equipment may result in
light or medium injuries to the operator or damage
to the equipment.

B
Warning
Check the
capacity
Please prepare the following:
Single-phase 100 V, 1.2 A or more (50/60Hz)
Smaller power supply capacity may cause the breaker to trip due to
overcurrent during the operation.
Do not share
For the primary power supply, a single power supply should be
provided for the device, and other equipment should not be
connected with it.
Breaker capacity shortage may cause the breaker to trip due to
overcurrent during the operation.
Check the cable
capacity
Avoid using an extension cable. However, if it must be
used by necessity, use the following cable.
For 100-V power supply: 1.25 mm2or more
If a thinner cable is used, this may cause overheating, ignition, or fire.
Avoid electrical
shock
Do not remove the panels and cover with handle.
When they must be removed, turn the POWER OFF and
disconnect the primary side cable from the socket before
removing the covers or panel.
Otherwise, the operator may suffer electrical shock.
Avoid this action
Do not use with the primary side cable bundled up. In
addition, do not place any objects on the cable.
Otherwise, such action may cause electrical shock or fire.
Check the
ground
Connect the primary side cable to a grounded outlet. If
using a plug adapter, securely connect to ground.
There is a risk of electrical shock when damaged or if there is a short
circuit.
Power Supply

C
Warning
Avoid this action
This product does not have explosion-proof design, and
thus use in environments where inflammable substances
are present should be avoided.
Otherwise, explosion could occur, causing fire and burns.
Avoid this action
The pump is extremely hot during operation. Do not place
flammable objects around it.
This can cause fire.
Ventilate
Gases aspirated by this device are released into the air
(indoors for example) through the exhaust outlet on the
rear of the device. Some aspirated gases may release
toxic substances, so exercise appropriate caution.
Otherwise, oil spread may contaminate the room or affect human
health.
Caution
Ventilate
Pump is heated during operation.
Room temperature rises.
Warning
Check the
environment
Install the equipment where the following conditions are
satisfied.
1) Flat surface
2) Floor with sufficient strength
3) Well-ventilated place
4) Place without direct sunlight
5) Room with temperatures between 7°C and 30°C.
6) Location where there is no risk of fire
7) Place without electrical noises, which may cause
adverse effect to the product.
Otherwise, operation failure or durability degradation may occur.
Environment
Installation

D
Caution
Avoid this action
Do not aspirate substances which are unsuitable for nitrile
rubber.
(liquid/hydrogen sulfide/acetone/lacquer/
acetaldehyde/Freon gas/ammonia)
These solvents are unsuitable for the diaphragm material (nitrile
rubber) of diaphragm type dry vacuum pumps.
Using these substances can drastically reduce the durability of the
device.
Open exhaust
outlet
Make sure the exhaust outlet is open.
Take care to ensure there is no back pressure when connecting
tubing.
Danger
Avoid this action
This product is not a medical remedy apparatus.
Please do not use this product for human organism to
become failure and the cause of the accident.
Caution
Maintenance
and repair range
Maintenance and Repair that Can be Made by User.
1) Diaphragm type vacuum pump replacement
2) Diaphragm type vacuum pump diaphragm
replacement.
3) O-ring replacement (Excluding pump)
To make repair or maintenance other than the above, contact us.
Wear protective
equipment
Wear protective equipment (gloves, glasses, etc.) when
draining fluid from inside the collection jar or replacing the
diaphragm.
Some aspirated gases may cause toxic substances to be left in the
collected liquid and inside the pump.
Comply with
regulations
The device and all accessory parts must be disposed of
in accordance with legal and regional municipality
regulations.
Comply with regulations upon disposal.
For details on disposal, contact us.
Avoid this action
Do not use other manufacturer’s optional parts for
modification.
We do not assume any responsibility for any damage due to such
modifications.
Maintenance, Repair, and Disposal
Operations

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(1) Before Using
1. Target Users
Only persons who have used a vacuum exhaust unit or trained based on this manual may
operate this equipment.
2. Read the Manual Thoroughly
Please read this manual thoroughly in order to use the equipment in a safe and correct
manner.
Please pay particular attention when reading the section “To Safely Use This Equipment”.
3. Keep This Manual in a Safe Place
Keep this manual in a safe place.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place where it is readily accessible
to other users.
4. Warranty
(1) The warranty for this pump (this equipment) extends for a period of one year from the
date of shipment.
(2) Any malfunctions or defects which occur under normal usage conditions during the
warranty period will be repaired free of charge.
Note, the warranty stated here is an individual warranty covering the pump. In addition,
the scope of the warranty coverage concerning repairs is limited to the repair and/or
replacement of parts.
Normal usage conditions refer to the following:
a) Ambient temperature and humidity during operation: 7 - 30°C, below 85% RH
b) Operation in accordance with the user manual
(3) Repair fees will incur during the warranty period for the following cases:
a) Malfunctions due to a natural disaster or fire.
b) Malfunctions caused by special atmospheric conditions, such as salt damage,
inflammable gas, corrosive gas, radiation or pollution.
c) Malfunctions caused by usage conditions that differ from those stated in the user
manual (performance specifications, maintenance and inspection, etc.).
d) Malfunctions caused by modifications or repairs carried out by a party other than
the manufacturer, or by a service company not approved by the manufacturer.
e) Malfunctions caused by noise (electric disturbance).
f) Malfunctions that occur when not using a rated power supply.
g) Malfunctions that occur when there is an abnormal rise in internal pressure due to
the pump exhaust outlet being blocked during operation, etc.
h) Malfunctions that occur, when the pump is damaged as a result of being dropped
or falling, etc.
i) Malfunctions which are determined by the manufacturer’s technical personnel to be
caused by conditions that do not comply with the usage conditions for this vacuum
pump.
j) Malfunctions due to the replacement of consumables.
(4) Disclaimer
a) We shall not be liable for any malfunctions of our products caused by the customer,
regardless if the malfunction does not fall within the warranty period, nor shall we
be liable for any loss of opportunity for the customer’s clients or for compensation
for any damages to other products, labor costs, production loss, transportation
expenses and other related work.
b) We shall not be liable for any claims and patent infringements, including secondary
damages, filed a claim by a third party against the customer.
5. Statutory Requirements for Disposal
Follow all statutory and local authority regulations when disposing of this equipment
including used oil.
Comply with regulations upon disposal. For details on disposal, contact us.
6. Safety during Repair
When requesting repairs to this product, provide a full description of the conditions of use
(particularly any use of dangerous materials) for the safety of repair personnel.
In this case, fill in the Use Condition Check Sheet and attach to the product.
If the use conditions are unknown, repair may be refused.

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(2) Product Overview
1. Purpose of This Product and Actions that are Prohibited
This device is a portable aspirator equipped with a diaphragm type vacuum pump.
This is different from a water aspirator in that the ultimate pressure it can reach is
not affected by tap water pressure or temperature and can be used even in
locations with no tap water source.
This also helps save on tap water and allows for stable ultimate pressure to be
maintained at low pressure.
To safely and correctly use this product, avoid the following actions that are prohibited.
- Please do not do the resale of this device and acidolysis and reshuffle.
- This product is not a medical remedy apparatus. Please do not use this
product for human organism to become failure and the cause of the
accident.
Avoid this action
2. Safety Device and its Purpose and Functions
Item Purpose Functions How to Check
Overcurrent Diaphragm type dry
vacuum pump
protection
The diaphragm type dry vacuum
pump circuit protector operates to
stop power flow.
The fuse melts and cuts of the
power supply.
N/A
Operation with the safety devices above disabled is
prohibited.
Avoid this action

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3. Product Specifications
Item Specifications
Pressure adjustment range 6.6 -98 kPa
Pressure indication Analog
Aspiration pressure adjustment Needle valve
Aspiration port external diameter φ9 mm × 1
Collection jar 450 cc × 1
Vacuum pump DA-15D (Special)
Structure Diaphragm type dry vacuum pump
Evacuation speed 12/15 L/min (50/60 Hz)
Ultimate pressure 6.6 kPa
Ambient pressure for usage 7-30°C
Power Supply AC 100 V 1.2 A or above (50/60 Hz)
Electric motor 0.12 kVA
Dimensions Width 178 mm × Depth 300 mm × Height 311 mm
Weight Approx. 8 kg

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4. Individual Unit Specifications
5. Standard Accessories
6. Switch and Valve Usage Methods
Check
Confirm the safety and condition of switches and valves
before operating.
Name How to Operate
Power switch Rocker switch
Manual ON-OFF
VAC. CON. Valve
( Needle valve)
Screw tightening type
HIGH: Clockwise (open)
LOW: Counter clockwise (close)
Unit Model and Specifications Quantity
1) Diaphragm type dry
vacuum pump
- Model DA-15D (Special)
- Evacuation speed: 12/15 L/min (50/60Hz)
- Ultimate pressure 6.6 × 103Pa
- Required power supply: 0.12 kVA
1 set
2) Bourdon tube vacuum
gauge - Model DT1/8×50
- Pressure graduation 0-0.1 MPa
1 pc.
1) Power supply cable - 100 V single phase, with power outlet, 2 m 1 pc.
2) Fuse - 1 A Φ6.4 × 30mm 1 pc.
3) Plug adapter - Plug with grounding wire for 100-V power supply 1 pc.
4) Aspiration port cap - for Φ12 2 pcs.
5) User’s manual - Plain paper 1 pc.

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7. Switch and Valve Layout
Exhaust system drawing Electrical wiring drawing

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(3) Opening the Package and Installation
1. General Cautions
2. Package upon Delivery
The main unit is shipped packed in a cardboard box.
3. Installation Site
Warning
Check the
environment
Install the equipment where the following
conditions are satisfied.
1) Flat surface
2) Floor with sufficient strength
3) Well-ventilated place
4) Place without direct sunlight
5) Room with temperatures between 7°C and
30°C.
6) Location where there is no risk of fire
7) Location where no corrosive chemicals or
gases are present.
8) Place without electrical noises, which may
cause adverse effect to the product.
Otherwise, operation failure or durability
degradation may occur.
After the installation, confirm that the product has
clearance of at least 15 cm from the wall for safety.
Check
1) Is the product what you requested?
2) Are the accessories and all necessary parts included?
3) Check that no damage has occurred during shipping.
4) Maintain a space of more than 15 cm from the equipment for
safety upon installation.
Check

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4. Power Supply
Warning
Check the capacity
Use a primary power supply of the following
specifications:
Single-phase 100V,1.2A or above (50/60Hz)
Smaller power supply capacity may cause the breaker
to trip due to overcurrent during the operation.
Specifications of Primary Cable Connection (Portions Connecting with
the Equipment)
100 V cable, Length: 2 m Head: 3P plug with ground
(with adapter)
Warning
Do not share
For the primary power supply, a single power
supply should be provided for the device, and
other equipment should not be connected with it.
Breaker capacity shortage may cause the breaker to
trip due to overcurrent during the operation.
Check the cable
capacity
Avoid using an extension cable. However, if it
must be used by necessity, use the following
cable.
Use 100 V cable of 1.25 mm2or more.
If a thinner cable is used, this may cause overheating,
ignition, or fire.
Avoid electrical shock
Do not remove the panels and cover with
handle..
When they must be removed, turn the POWER
OFF and disconnect the primary side cable from
the socket before removing the covers or panel.
Otherwise, the operator may suffer electrical shock.
Avoid this action
Do not place any object on the cable for the
primary side.
Otherwise, such action may cause electrical shock or
fire.

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(4) Operations
1. Risks and Safety Measures upon Operations
2. Portable aspirator operation procedure
2-1 Preparation
1) Please put a device in the installation location.
2) The rear of the device should be at least 15 cm away from the wall for
cooling purposes.
3) A cap is attached to the aspiration port. Remove the cap and connect
tubing (rubber tubing, etc.) when necessary.
(Open the exhaust outlet.)
4) Set the VAC. CON. valve to LOW.
5) Plug the power cable firmly and completely into the closest outlet and make
sure the cable is not loose.
6) This concludes operation preparation.
Caution
Avoid this action
Do not aspirate substances which are
unsuitable for nitrile rubber. (liquid/hydrogen
sulfide/acetone/lacquer/ acetaldehyde/Freon
gas/ammonia)
These solvents are unsuitable for the diaphragm
material (nitrile rubber) of diaphragm type dry
vacuum pumps.
Using these substances can drastically reduce the
durability of the device.
Open exhaust outlet
Make sure the exhaust outlet is open.
Take care to ensure there is no back pressure
when connecting tubing.

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2-2 Operations
1) Turn the POWER switch ON.
Start the diaphragm vacuum pump.
2) Set the VAC. CON. to HIGH.
Adjust pressure to desired pressure.
(Setting the pressure to 40 kPa or above may cause the Bourdon tube
vacuum gauge needle to sway slightly, however this is not abnormal. The
swaying is caused by the diaphragm pulsing.)
2-3 Stop
1) Turn the POWER switch OFF.
Stop the diaphragm vacuum pump.
2) Set the VAC. CON. to HIGH.
3) Remove the collection bottle and dispose of the collected liquid
(set to LOW to remove).
Precautions
1) If stopped while there is still a vacuum, the pump will not start when the
device is restarted.
Turn the VAC.CON. knob to the right to let air in an remove the vacuum.
2) If an overload occurs for any reason, the glass fuse in the fuse holder melts,
and the circuit is broken.
After checking the cause of the overload, replace the fuse and repair the
circuit.
3) Once the liquid in the collection bottle has reached the specified level, stop
the device and rotate the bottle to the left to remove and dispose of the
collected liquid.
4) Aspirating mists will have little effect.
(Some types of mist may decrease performance.)
If liquid is taken in directly, the pump will lock and the fuse will blow.
5) The diaphragm material is nitrile rubber, so aspirating corrosive gases or
organic solvents can shorten the life of the diaphragm and as such is not
covered by warranties.

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3. Measures upon Abnormal Conditions
3-1 During power outages
1) Turn the POWER switch OFF.
2) Set the VAC. CON. to HIGH.
3-2 Operation after recovery from power outage
Follow the steps "2-1 Preparation" and "2-2 Operations" under 2. Portable
Aspirator Operation Procedure".
(5) Maintenance and Repair
1. Risks and Safety Measure upon Maintenance and Repair
2. Maintenance and Repair that Can be Made by User
1) Diaphragm type vacuum pump main unit and diaphragm
replacement.
2) O-ring replacement (Excluding pump)
To make repair or maintenance other than the above, contact us.
3) Exchange of the fuse
Caution
Wear protective
equipment
Wear protective equipment (gloves, glasses,
etc.) when draining fluid from inside the
collection bottle or replacing the diaphragm.
Some aspirated gases may cause toxic substances
to be left in the collected liquid and inside the pump.
Avoid this action
Do not use other manufacturer’s optional parts
for modification.
We do not assume any responsibility for any damage
due to such modifications.

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3. Removal, Maintenance, and Installation of Devices
3-1 Diaphragm type vacuum pump
1) Required tools: Phillips head screwdriver ×1
M5 hexagonal Allen wrench ×1
2) Removal procedure
- All device equipment stopped.: Check
- Device primary power supply disconnected.: Check
- Remove collection bottle.
- Remove the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the back
panel from 4 locations.
- Remove the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the cover
with handle from 6 locations.
- Remove the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the front
panel from 4 locations.
- Lift the handle to remove the cover with handle.
- Disconnect the silicon tube from the pipe.
- Remove four places of hexagonal socket bolts(M5×12) and spring
washers(M5) and washers (M5) which attach a diaphragm type vacuum
pump mount to base.
- Remove the pump mount attachment screws (M5×16) and spring
washers (M5) from 4 locations.
- Remove the diaphragm type vacuum pump base plate hexagonal socket
bolts and flat washers (M5) from 4 locations on 2 plates.
3) Diaphragm replacement
Refer to the separate "Diaphragm Type Vacuum Pump User's Manual".
4) Order of attachment
- Attach the diaphragm type vacuum pump base plate hexagonal socket
bolts and flat washers (M5) at 4 locations on 2 plates.
- Attach the pump mount attachment screws (M5×16) and spring washers
(M5) at 4 locations.
- Attach a diaphragm type vacuum pump mount to base by four places of
hexagonal socket bolts(M5×12) and spring washer(M5) and flat
washer(M5).
- Connect the silicon tube to the pipe.
- Fasten the cover with handle into place.
- Attach the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the front
panel at 4 locations.
- Attach the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the cover
with handle at 6 locations.
- Attach the attachment screws (Truss head screw (M4×8)) for the back
panel at 4 locations.
- Attach the collection bottle.

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4. Maintenance and Inspection Points
5. Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Troubleshooting
Ultimate pressure is
poor, ultimate
pressure is unstable
or evacuation
performance is low.
The ambient temperature at
the installation site is high.
Use air conditioning to
decrease the ambient
temperature to 30°C or lower.
Operation time is too long after
installation or long termination.
Run for 24-48 hours then
check again.
Leakage is detected. Check areas around
components that were
maintained before ultimate
pressure changes.
Diaphragm type vacuum pump
is defective. Refer to the "Diaphragm Type
Vacuum Pump User's
Manual".
Failure in measuring
instrument Replace the measuring instrument.
Aspiration failure Foreign material has been
aspirated.
Disassemble the diaphragm
type vacuum pump and
examine it.
Main unit is hot. Pump motor is overloaded.
There is a short circuit in the
electrical wiring.
Disassemble the pump and
examine it.
Check the wiring.
The diaphragm type
vacuum pump will not
start.
Overloaded
Liquid has been aspirated.
Disassemble the diaphragm
type vacuum pump and
examine it.
Unit Maintenance and Inspection Timing of Maintenance
and Inspection
Aspirator Verify there is no liquid in the
collection bottle.
Before every use.
Dispose of liquid in the collection jar
every time the device is stopped.
After every use.
Diaphragm type
vacuum pump
Verify performance (ultimate
pressure).
As necessary

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6. Storage of Equipment
Observe the following guidelines to store the equipment.
1) Place of storage
- Floor with sufficient strength - Location with good ventilation
- Location with no vibration.
- Location without direct sunlight
- Location where room temperature is below normal temperature.
- Location where no chemicals or gases or other substances which can have a
corrosive effect on the exterior of the device are present.
2) Cautions before and upon storing
- Attach the cap to the aspiration tube.
7. Consumable List
Location of
Use Parts Specifications
Material Quantity Replacement
by user
Rack Rubber Foot －－－－ NBR 4 OK
Rubber cap －－－－ NBR 1 NG
Collection
bottle 450cc ―― 1 OK
nozzle O-ring P16 NBR 1 NG
Instrument
panel
Rocker
switch AJ7202BF ―― 1 NG
Fuse 1A
φ6.3 × 30mm ―― 1 OK
Needle valve
O-ring P3 NBR 1 OK
Gas pipe Silicon tube φ5×φ9 ―― 1 set OK
Diaphragm type
vacuum pump Diaphragm －－－－ NBR 2 OK
O-ring －－－－ NBR 4 OK
Valve －－－－ FPM 2 OK
Bearing －－－－ ―― 1 set NG

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(6) Disposal
1. Cautions upon Disposal
Caution
Comply with
regulations
The device and all accessory parts must
be disposed of in accordance with legal
and regional municipality regulations.
Comply with regulations upon disposal.
For details on disposal, contact us.
Applied regulations: Rules of waste disposal and cleaning
Disposal methods: 1) Transportation: Industrial waste contractors
2) Disposal: Industrial waste contractors
(7) Optional Parts
Caution
Avoid this action
Do not use other manufacturer’s optional
parts for modification.
We do not assume any responsibility for any
damage due to such modifications.
1. .Standard Optional Parts List
Name of optional parts Purpose Installation
conditions
Vibration absorption
mat To prevent fluctuation by the vibration of the device Installable by user