Technical Information
Tip Seal Replacement
The parts and tools required to replace tip seals include:
Tip Seal Replacement Kit P/N X3807-67000
4 and 8 mm Allen wrenches
Razor blade or side-cutting pliers
Nuisance dust mask
Gloves
Vacuum cleaner (optional).
If dangerous gases were being pumped, flush the pump with air or inert gas
WARNING
for at least 10 minutes prior to disassembly.
Wear a commercially available nuisance dust mask and gloves when doing
internal servicing of scroll pumps.
Do not smoke while doing internal servicing of scroll pumps, nor allow tip
seal dust to contaminate smoking products.
Do not expose tip seal dust to fire, flame, or other sources of ignition.
The following figure shows the various components involved in a tip seal
replacement procedure. Refer to the following figure as you follow the procedure.
To remove the worn tip seals:
1
Disconnect the pump from electrical power.
2
Remove (3) M8 socket head bolts (item 1).
3
Using a crescent wrench, remove the exhaust adapter (item 2).
4
Remove the front cowling and hang out of the way (item 3).
5
Remove (4) M5 bolts (item 4).
6
Remove the scroll housing axially off the frame (item 5).
7
Remove and discard the worn tip seals (items 7 and 8) and the main O-ring
(item 6).
8
If available use a vacuum cleaner to collect tip seal dust and debris.
If seal debris is attached to the sides, use a razor or Exactor knife to
scrape the debris off.
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