Hitachi Microscope & Magnifier S-4800 User Manual

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4.2    Maintenance of Rotary Pump  Only for P/N 539-9010 and 539-9060) 
 
NOTICE 
Instruments shipped to Europe area where CE marking conformity is necessary do not provide 
with the rotary pump. Also instruments those shall be compliant to SEMI-S2 guideline do not 
provide with the rotary pump even when shipped to outside of Europe area.   
 
 CAUTION 
Rotary pump 
 
Beware of high 
temperature
 
  The surface of the rotary pump reaches a temperature of 
about 70
°
C while the pump is operating.     
Touching it could result in a serious burn. 
 
The time point of inspection cannot be uniformly determined because operating conditions of 
vacuum pumps differ.    To minimize trouble and maximize service life, conduct periodic 
inspections (at least once every six months) according to the operating conditions. 
 
4.2.1  Oil Change 
 
Condition of the pump oil exerts a great influence on the ultimate 
vacuum level and the service life of pump.    For enabling the pump to 
provide adequate performance, check the level and contamination of 
oil through the oil gauge window as frequently as possible. 
Under normal operating conditions, oil should be replaced with new 
one every 6 months, though the recommended period of oil change 
differs according to actual operating conditions.   
 
(1) Discharge of Oil   
 
  (a) Remove the oil injection plug.   
(b) Turn the drain valve to discharge oil from inside the box   
  (or remove the drain plug in case of VR16-K/N). 
 
  NOTICE:    For fastening the drain plug, screw it in correctly by hand, and then tighten lightly 
with a spanner or the like.   
 
 CAUTION 
The rotary pump is a heavy object weighing about 30 kg.    So be careful when 
lifting the pump for oil change or the like. 
 
Oil injection 
plug
Drain 
plug
Drain 
valve