Performing maintenance
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BEWA FAM5 3667663b en-us 2012-12-12.doc
2012-12-12
To empty the vacuum pump, proceed as follows:
1.
Switch the unit off at the main switch and unplug the power
connector.
Wait until the vacuum pump has cooled off.
2.
Keep a suitable container on the floor under the drain tap to catch ~ 1
liter of vacuum pump oil.
3.
Unscrew the screw plug from the drain fitting.
4.
Screw the hose nipple with hose onto the drain fitting. Place the hose
in the container and hold it securely during the entire process.
5.
Open the ball valve and allow the vacuum pump oil to drain
completely.
6.
Once no more vacuum pump oil escapes, close the ball valve.
7.
Unscrew the hose nipple with hose from the drain fitting.
8.
Screw the screw plug back into the drain fitting.
9.
The filter element is to be disposed of in an environmentally correct
manner.
10. Emptying the vacuum pump is complete.
