VHS-4, VHS-6 and VHS-250 Diffusion Pumps
vii
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Pump Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
Installation ............................................................................................................................... 1-10
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................ 1-10
Pump Oil Installation ........................................................................................................................ 1-10
Vacuum System Connections ........................................................................................................... 1-11
Cooling Water Connections .............................................................................................................. 1-11
Electrical Connections ...................................................................................................................... 1-12
Thermal Switch ................................................................................................................................ 1-13
Startup ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Shutdown .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
General Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Inspection Requirements ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 3-2
VHS-4 and VHS-6 Cold Cap Removal/Installation ...................................................................... 3-3
VHS-250 Cold Cap Removal/Installation .................................................................................... 3-4
Jet Assembly Removal/Installation ..............................................................................................3-5
Heater Replacement .................................................................................................................. 3-8
Pump Fluid Charge .................................................................................................................. 3-10
Leakage ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Outgassing ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Poor Pump or System Performance ............................................................................................ 4-2
Comments to this Manuals