Heidolph ROTAVAC 20 - Manual (Page 20)

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page 20 of 35 Translation of the original instructions
In case of condensation: Check liquid level in the catchpot during operation. Avoid
overflowing of the catchpot.
Do not allow the catchpot to get overfilled. Maximum liquid level approx. 80% to
avoid problems when removing the catchpot.
Check liquid level in the catchpot regularly and drain catchpot in time.
Permissible range of coolant temperature at the exhaust waste vapor condenser:
-15°C to +20°C.
Check hose connections prior to starting operation of the cooling system.
Check coolant hoses regularly during operation.
Removing the catchpot:
Catchpot at the outlet:
Remove joint clip, remove catchpot and drain condensate.
Catchpot at the inlet:
Admit air or inert gas (via the pump inlet) to restore atmospheric pressure in the
catchpot before attempting removal. Remove joint clip. Remove catchpot and drain
condensate.
Reattach drained catchpots.
+ Important: Comply with regulations when disposing of solvents/condensates.
Recycle if possible; purify if contaminated.
4.6 Shutdown
Short-term:
Has the pump been exposed to condensate?
- Allow the pump to continue to run at atmospheric pressure for a few minutes
Has the pump been exposed to media which may damage the pump materials or
forms deposits?
- Check and clean pump heads if necessary.
Long-term:
- Take measures as described in section short-term shutdown.
- Separate pump from the application.
- Drain catchpot.
- Close inlet and outlet port (e. g. with transport caps).
- Close gas ballast.
- Store the pump in dry conditions.
NOTICE
NOTICE