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Instructions for Use
Transport & Storage
Transport & Storage
In order to guarantee the maximum level of performance and reliability of
Agilent Turbomolecular pumps, the following guidelines must be followed to
avoid condensation:
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If for any reason the shelf life time is exceeded, the pump has to be returned to
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the factory. Please contact the local Agilent Vacuum Sales and Service
representative for information.
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when shipping, moving and storing pumps, the following environmental
specifications should not be exceeded:
temperature range: -40 °C to 70 °C
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relative humidity range: 0 to 90 % (non condensing).
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the shelf life of a turbomolecular pump is 12 months from the shipping date.
the turbomolecular pumps must be always soft-started when received and
operated for the first time by the customer.
the turbomolecular pumps must be always soft-started after a period of
60 days of inactivity of the pump.
TwisTorr 305-IC User Manual / 87-901-058-01 (A.00)