TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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HEATER BAND INSTALLATION
The heater band model 969-9801 and 969-9802
can be used to heat the pump casing when a
bakeout is needed.
The heater band is applied to the upper part of the
pump envelope, as shown in the figure, and heats
it to a temperature of about 80° C.
The heater band must be mounted such that there
is perfect thermal contact with the pump wall to ob-
tain fast and efficient heating.
Switch on the heater while the turbopump is in op-
eration. If, for any reason, the turbopump body
overheats, it will be automatically cut out by the
thermistor sensor.
NOTE
The turbopump must be "baked" only when oper-
ating with an inlet pressure less than 10
-4
mbar
and with water cooling.
CAUTION
If the chamber of the system is "baked" at a high
temperature, a shield should be installed to pre-
vent thermal radiation heating the high vacuum
flange on the pump. The maximum temperature
allowed for the inlet flange is 120° C.