Heidolph Vacuum Switchbox User Manual
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Clean and inspect pump heads 
 
Only ROTAVAC vario control: 
Use box-end spanner (SW 17) and loosen coupling ring of hose beside gas-ballast valve. 
Remove hose fitting from hose with ¼ revolution with box-end spanner (SW 15). Do not remove 
fittings from pump head. 
¾
Leaks may be found on re-assembly.
 
 
 
ROTAVAC vario control, ROTAVAC vario tec und ROTAVAC valve tec: 
Loosen 6 ea. straight hex-recessed screws on pump head and lift off cover ass'y. (cover, internal 
part, and lid): 
¾
Never attempt to loosen parts with sharp tools
(screwdriver), use rubber hammer or compressed air 
instead. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To inspect valves, carefully remove cover from lid. Denote 
location of valves and remove. 
¾
Replace damaged valves.
Remove contamination with cleaning agent. 
Inspect diaphragm for damage and replace on condition. 
 
Explosion view: pump head
housing
bearing
diaphragm 
back-up disc 
diaphragm
diaphragm 
cocking disc 
with screw
cover
piston rod
valve
lid
