Eh Blower Manual
Eh Blower Manual
Eh Blower Manual
Issue M
Instruction Manual
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Scope and definitions 1
1.2 Description 1
1.3 General construction 2
1.4 'C' model chemical EH pumps 2
1.4.1 Flameproof motors 2
1.4.2 Coupling-cover purge 2
1.4.3 After-cooler 2
1.5 Principle of operation 3
1.6 Hydrokinetic fluid-coupling 3
2 TECHNICAL DATA 6
2.1 General 6
2.2 Performance 15
2.3 Recommended backing pumps 15
2.4 Connections 15
2.4.1 Vacuum connections 15
2.4.2 Cooling-water connections 15
2.4.3 Coupling-cover purge connection (EH1200C/2600C/4200C only) 15
2.5 Electrical data 16
2.6 Coupling-cover purge nitrogen supply (EH1200C/2600C/4200C only) 16
2.7 Noise and vibration data 17
2.8 Item Numbers 17
3 INSTALLATION 18
3.1 Safety 18
3.2 System requirements 18
3.3 Unpack and inspect 19
3.4 Fill the pump with oil 20
3.4.1 Coupling-cover 20
3.4.2 Shaft-seal reservoir 20
3.4.3 Gear-cover (EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 pumps only) 22
3.5 Cooling-water connections (EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 pumps only) 22
3.6 Electrical connections 22
3.6.1 Electrical supply configuration 22
3.6.2 Motor connections 23
3.7 Check the direction of pump rotation 27
3.8 Connect the coupling-cover purge nitrogen supply
EH1200C/2600C/4200C only) 28
3.9 Connect the pump-inlet and outlet 28
3.10 External evacuation of coupling-cover (optional) 29
IPSITECH 8030-02
4 OPERATION 30
4.1 Operational safety 30
5 MAINTENANCE 32
5.1 Safety 32
5.2 Maintenance plan 33
5.3 Check the oil-levels 33
5.4 Inspect the pump connections 34
5.5 Change the pump oil 34
5.6 Lubricate the rear-bearing (EH250 and EH500A pumps only) 35
Tables
Table Title Page
Associated publications
Publication title Publication Number
Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety P300-20-000
Read this manual before you install and operate your EH pump. Important safety information is
highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; you must obey these instructions. The
use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined below.
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death
to people.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the
equipment, associated equipment and process.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of
measurement.
1.2 Description
The EH pumps are compact and have high pumping speeds. You must use the EH pump with a
suitable backing pump. The EH pumps can operate with a maximum continuous inlet pressure
of 1000 mbar. You can achieve low system pressures by the use of two or more EH pumps in
series.
The EH pump coupling-cover is connected to the pump outlet and forms an integral part of the
vacuum system. The connecting lines have a filter which removes debris and so prevents
contamination of the lubricating oil and bearings. For an even cleaner system, you can evacuate
the coupling-cover and bearings by connection to the pump-inlet or to an external vacuum
pump.
The hydrocarbon safe area and chemical EH pumps use hydrocarbon oils, such as Ultragrade 20.
Versions of the safe area pumps for use with PFPE (perfluoropolyether) oils are also available for
vacuum systems in which oxygen or other reactive or corrosive gases are pumped.
The EH250, EH500A, EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 pumps are all fitted with safe area motors.
The EH1200C, EH2600C and EH4200C pumps are all fitted with flameproof motors (see
Section 1.4.1). All of the motors are air-cooled.
The pump shafts and rotors are made of high-grade, corrosion-resistant, cast-iron. The internal
and external shaft-seals are made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or fluoroelastomer.
The pump-bearings, gears and seals are lubricated by oil fed from reservoirs in the coupling- cover. A
series of seals stops the oil from reaching the vacuum side of the pump. The coupling- cover is
evacuated. You can inspect the oil-levels through sight-glasses which are fitted to the coupling-cover.
Oil-filler, oil-drainage and external evacuation connections are provided on the cover.
The timing gears on the EH1200, EH1200C, EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps are
lubricated by oil inside the gear-cover. An oil-filler connection is provided and you can inspect
the oil-level through a sight-glass fitted to the gear-cover.
· Pumps suitable for 50 Hz operation are fitted with a flameproof motor approved to EEx d,
Gas Group IIA, IIB, Temperature Class T4.
· Pumps suitable for 60 Hz operation are fitted with a flameproof motor approved to CSA,
Division 1 area, Gas Class I Group C & D, and Dust Class II Group F & G, Temperature
Class T3C.
A fixed restrictor in the connector ensures that the correct amount of nitrogen is allowed to flow
into the coupling-cover.
1.4.3 After-cooler
The EH1200C, EH2600C and EH4200C chemical pumps have an after-cooler in the pump outlet.
On the EH2600C and EH4200C pumps, this after-cooler is resistant to corrosive vapours which
may condense on it during pump operation (depending on the application).
The fluid-coupling is viscosity sensitive. The two versions of the EH pump (for hydrocarbon and
PFPE oils) have fluid-coupling drives which are specifically designed for the type of oil used in
the pump.
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2 TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 General
Overall dimensions See Figures 3 to 11
Mass
EH250 61 kg EH2600, 7.5 kW 308 kg
EH500A 74 kg EH2600, 11 kW 345 kg
EH1200 149 kg EH2600C 415 kg
EH1200C 170 kg EH4200, 7.5 kW 380 kg
EH4200, 11 kW 415 kg
EH4200C 485 kg
Ambient operating temperature range 5 to 40 oC (see Note 1 below)
Storage temperature range -10 to 80 oC
Maximum operating humidity 90% RH
Protection degree (as defined by IEC 529) IP44
Recommended cooling-water flow
(with inlet temperature of 20 oC)
EH1200/EH1200C 120 lh-1 (see Note 2 below)
EH2600/EH2600C 250 lh-1
EH4200/EH4200C 250 lh-1
Recommended cooling-water supply pressure 2 to 6 bar gauge (3 to 7 bar absolute,
3 x 105 to 7 x 105 Pa)
Recommended oil type
Hydrocarbon pumps Ultragrade 20 (see Note 3 below)
PFPE pumps Fomblin YVAC 16/6 (see Note 3 below)
Recommended grease type
(for use with EH250/EH500A pumps) Fomblin RT15 (see Note 3 below)
Oil capacity See Table 1 below
Note 1: For operation outside this temperature range contact BOC Edwards for advice. Between
-30 oC and 5 oC, special precautions must be taken.
Note 2: You can operate the EH1200/EH1200C continuously without cooling-water if the inlet pressure
is kept below 5 mbar (5 x 102 Pa) and the pumpdown time is no longer than 10 minutes.
Note 3: BOC Edwards Material Safety Data Sheets for the above oils and grease are available on request.
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8
1. Lifting point
9
10
1. Lifting point A B C D E
EH2600 1093 312 220 110 275
EH4200 1273 402 370 185 290
11
12
1. Lifting point
13
14
1. Lifting point
2.4 Connections
Number of phases 3
Supply voltage 220-240 V/380-415 V at 50 Hz
208-230 V/460 V at 60 Hz
Voltage tolerance ±6%
Full load current ratings See Table 2
EH250 & Full load (A) 6.3 5.8 3.7 3.4 6.1 5.5 2.8
EH500A Rating (kW) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Full load (A) 11.1 10.2 6.4 5.9 11.9 10.7 5.4
EH1200
Rating (kW) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
EH2600 & Full load (A) 19.8 18.2 11.5 10.5 20.9 18.9 9.5
EH4200
(7.5 kW) Rating (kW) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
EH2600 & Full load (A) - - 21.5 20.7 - 34.8 17.4
EH4200
(11 kW) Rating (kW) - - 11 11 - 11 11
EH250 72 dB (A)
EH500A 72 dB (A)
EH1200/EH1200C 76 to 77 dB (A)
EH2600/EH2600C 85 dB (A) (80 dB (A) with muffled fan)
EH4200/EH4200C 85 dB (A) (80 dB (A) with muffled fan)
Vibration
BS 4675 Class 1B grade
3.1 Safety
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you
do not, you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
If the EH pump is to be fitted in a new system, ensure that all preliminary pipelines have been
installed and that a suitable base for the pump has been prepared before you start installation.
Check that the following services and facilities are available for connection to the pump:
Ensure that debris does not get into the pump when you install it. If the pump is to replace a
pump in an existing system, purge the existing pump with nitrogen for 15 minutes before you
disconnect it.
1. Place the pallet in a convenient position with a fork lift truck or a pallet truck.
3. Use suitable lifting-gear attached to the lifting-eyes provided on the pump to remove the
pump from its pallet. Do not try to lift the pump by hand (see Section 2 for the mass of your
pump).
4. Remove all protective covers and inspect the pump. If the pump is damaged, notify your
supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item Number of the pump
together with your order number and your supplier’s invoice number. Retain all packing
materials for inspection. Do not use the pump if it is damaged.
5. If the pump is not to be used immediately, refit the protective covers. Store the pump in
suitable conditions as described in Section 6.1.
WARNING
Changing the oil in a pump from hydrocarbon to PFPE (Fomblin) could potentially cause a
safety hazard. Fomblin pumps are generally used in hazardous applications which may
involve the pumping of gases with high concentrations of oxygen. If hydrocarbon oil
comes into contact with gases with an oxygen concentration greater than 25%, an explosion
can occur.
Therefore, if you want to convert a pump that has been used with hydrocarbon oil to use
PFPE (Fomblin) oil, you cannot simply flush the pump with new PFPE oil. You must
return the pump to a BOC Edwards Service Centre for overhaul and cleaning by qualified
BOC service engineers. The change in oil type requires a complete strip down of the pump,
and thorough cleaning of all parts, so that all traces of hydrocarbon oil are removed.
CAUTION
Ensure that the oil-levels in the pump are correct. If an oil-level is incorrect, pump
performance may be affected and the pump may be damaged.
3.4.1 Coupling-cover
We recommend that the coupling-cover oil-level is maintained at the recommended oil-level
shown in Figure 12, item 5; if the oil-level is above or below the recommended oil-level, the
performance of the pump may be affected. Do not allow the coupling-cover oil-level to fall
below the bottom of the reflector plate (Figure 12, item 4) or the pump may be damaged.
2. Refer to Figure 12. Fill the coupling-cover with the recommended type of oil until the
oil-level reaches the recommended oil-level (5) at the top of the reflector plate (4) in the
oil-level sight-glass (3).
WARNING
Ensure that the correct vented filler-plug is refitted in the shaft-seal reservoir. If you use a
non-vented plug, the reservoir will be pressurised and the oil sight-glass may fracture.
Note: Some early model pumps are fitted with an all-metal vented filler-plug (that is, there is no plastic
insert in the filler-plug). On these pumps, the shaft-seal sight-glass should be full. If it is not, the
oil-level is too low and you must fill the reservoir to the bottom thread of the vented filler-plug.
1. Remove the shaft-seal reservoir vented oil filler-plug (Figure 1, item 2).
2. Refer to Figure 12. Fill the shaft-seal reservoir with oil until the oil-level is at the
recommended oil-level (2) at the top of the reflector plate (6).
3. Refit the vented oil filler-plug.
Figure 12 - Sight-glasses
1. Remove the oil filler-plug on the top of the gear-cover (Figure 2, item 6).
2. Fill the gear-cover with oil until the oil-level is at the middle of the reflector plate in the
gear-cover oil-level sight-glass (Figure 2, item 8).
3. Refit the oil filler-plug.
Connect the cooling-water supply and return lines to the 3/8 inch BSP connectors. One
connector is on the rear of the coupling-cover, the other connector is on the underside of the
gear-cover. You can connect the supply and return lines to either of the connectors; the direction
of cooling-water flow is not important.
Refer to Section 2 for the minimum cooling-water flow rate required. Do not allow the
cooling-water supply pressure to go above the maximum pressure stated in Section 2.
WARNING
The motors of the EH1200, EH1200C, EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps are
supplied configured for ‘high-voltage’ operation (380 V and higher).
Refer to Table 4 before you connect the electrical supply to the pump motor (as described in
Section 3.6.2). Table 4 tells you which figure you must refer to for the electrical connections for
your pump and your electrical supply.
WARNING
On EH1200C, EH2600C and EH4200C pumps, you must use a suitable flameproof
cable-gland to connect the electrical supply cable to the pump-motor terminal-box. If you
do not, the installation will not be flameproof.
CAUTION
The motor must be correctly configured and you must make the correct electrical
connections for your electrical supply. If you do not, you can damage the motor.
Connect the motor to the electrical supply as described below. Connect the supply through a
contactor which has overload-protection or use a controller which incorporates a contactor. You
must use a contactor which has a manual reset control. If you do not, the pump could
automatically restart after an electrical overload or an electrical supply failure.
2. Check your electrical supply voltage and frequency. If necessary, configure the motor to
operate with your supply voltage (see Section 3.6.1).
3. Remove the plug from the cable-entry hole that you will use for the electrical supply cable.
Choose the most suitable hole for your application.
4. Fit a suitable cable-gland to the cable-entry hole. The cable-gland (and adaptor, if fitted)
must provide a protective seal to IP44 (or higher), as defined by IEC 529.
6. Connect the wires of the cable to the appropriate terminals, as shown in Figures 13 to 17
(refer to Table 4).
1. Links
2. Terminal markings
3. To electrical supply
WARNING
Blank the inlet or connect the pump to the vacuum system before you check the direction
of pump rotation. If you do not, there is danger of objects being trapped in the rotating
rotors.
It is possible for the three-phase electrical supply to the motor to be phased incorrectly. If the
supply is phased incorrectly, the rotors will rotate slowly in the reverse direction or remain
stationary. Check the direction of rotation as described below.
1. Check that the pump is connected to the vacuum system or that the inlet is blanked off.
2. Connect the backing pump and switch the backing pump on.
3. On EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps, the correct direction of rotation is
indicated by an arrow on the motor fan cover (Figure 2, item 16). To determine the direction
of rotation: watch the motor fan inside the fan cover, switch on the EH pump for two or three
seconds, then switch the pump off.
On EH250, EH500A, EH1200 and EH1200C pumps, you can use the method above to
determine the direction of rotation. Alternatively, the direction of rotation is also indicated
by an arrow next to the direction of rotation sight-glass (Figure 1, item 10 and Figure 2, item
13): watch the motor-coupling in the sight-glass (Figure 12, item 7), switch on the EH pump
for two or three seconds, then switch the pump off.
4. Check that the direction of rotation of the coupling noted in Step 3 was the same as that
indicated by the rotation arrow on the motor or on the direction of rotation sight-glass. If the
direction of rotation was correct, continue at Section 3.8.
5. If the direction of rotation of the coupling was incorrect, switch off the backing pump; isolate
the EH pump from the electrical supply; reverse any two of the phase-wires in the motor
terminal-box; repeat the check from Step 2 to ensure that the direction of rotation is now
correct.
WARNING
Your nitrogen supply pressure must comply with the requirements of Section 2.6. If it
does not, the purge pipelines may become over-pressurised and may explode.
Use a rigid metal (such as stainless steel) pipeline with an outside diameter of 1/4 inch for your
nitrogen supply.
Refer to Figure 2 and use the following procedure to connect your coupling-cover purge
nitrogen supply:
1. Remove the 1/4 inch blanking plug from the coupling-cover oil filler-plug (4).
2. Fit a suitable 1/4 inch compression fitting connector to the oil filler-plug.
3. Fit your nitrogen supply pipeline into the compression fitting and tighten to secure the
connection.
The EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps have two alternative outlet positions :
As supplied, these pumps are configured to use the outlet at the side of the pump and the flange
on the underside of the pump is blanked off. If you do not wish to use the side outlet, remove the
blanking-plate and ‘O’ ring from the outlet on the underside of the pump and refit the
blanking-plate with a new ‘O’ ring over the side outlet-flange.
· Move the pump to the required location and ensure that it is level and secure.
· For optimum pumping speeds, ensure that the pipeline connected to the pump-inlet is as
short as possible and has a bore size not less than the inlet port diameter.
· Use a flexible connection in the pipeline from the vacuum system to the pump to reduce
vibration and stress in the system pipelines (see Section 3.2).
· On very dusty applications, use a low-impedance inlet-filter to minimise abrasion in the
pump.
WARNING
Do not touch any part of the EH pump when it is switched on. Surfaces of the pump are
very hot, especially at high inlet pressures, and can cause injury to people and damage to
equipment.
If you operate the EH250 or EH500A pump in an area of poor ventilation, the temperature of the
coupling-cover can reach 100 oC and above. Take all necessary precautions to avoid accidental
contact with the coupling-cover; if necessary, use a pump enclosure or fit a guard to the pump.
If you operate the EH1200 or EH1200C pump with the inlet pressure higher than 4 mbar for a
long period, the stator and the coupling-cover will reach very high temperatures. Take all
necessary precautions to avoid accidental contact with the stator and the coupling-cover; if
necessary, use a pump enclosure or fit a guard to the pump.
2. Check that the pump is correctly installed, especially after initial installation and
maintenance.
4.2.2 Start-up
Start-up the EH pump as described in the procedure below. This procedure assumes that the
pump and the vacuum system are at atmospheric pressure.
1. On EH1200, EH1200C, EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps only: switch on the
cooling-water supply and check that there is an adequate flow of cooling-water at the correct
pressure (see Section 2.1).
2. Close all valves to atmospheric pressure and ensure that all other openings are closed.
3. Switch on the backing pump and open the backing valve (if fitted).
6. Allow the pump to run for approximately fifteen minutes to achieve normal operating
temperature.
3. Open the backing pump air-admittance valve (if fitted) and switch off the backing pump.
4. On EH1200, EH1200C, EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps only: turn off the
cooling-water supply.
5.1 Safety
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you
do not, you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
The pump will be contaminated with the process chemicals that have been pumped. Ensure that
you take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if
contamination has occurred.
More frequent maintenance may be required if the pump is used to pump corrosive or abrasive
gases and vapours. If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan according to your experience.
CAUTION
Ensure that the oil-levels in the pump are correct. If an oil-level is incorrect, pump
performance may be affected and the pump may be damaged.
Note: If there is a loss of oil from the shaft-seal reservoir, the shaft-seal may have failed. You cannot
replace the shaft-seal. Contact your supplier or a BOC Edwards Service Centre for advice.
If you have an early model pump, refer to the note in Section 3.4.2.
Use the following procedure to check the oil-levels in the sight-glasses. Refer to Figures 1 and 2
for the location of the filler-plugs and sight-glasses. During normal operation, the coupling-
cover sight-glass (Figure 12, item 3) may appear empty or show a froth because the oil is in
circulation around the coupling.
1. Refer to Figure 12. Check the shaft-seal oil-level. If the oil-level is below the bottom of the
reflector plate (6), refer to Section 3.4 and refill the shaft-seal reservoir.
2. Check the coupling-cover oil-level. If the oil-level is below the top of the reflector plate, refer
to Section 3.4 and refill the coupling-cover oil reservoir.
3. On EH1200, EH1200C, EH2600, EH2600C, EH4200 and EH4200C pumps only, check the
gear-cover oil-level. If the oil-level is below the middle of the reflector plate, refer to
Section 3.4 and refill the gear-cover.
2. Inspect the cooling-water pipelines and connections for corrosion, leaks and damage.
5. Inspect all the vacuum pipelines for corrosion and damage. Check that all the vacuum
connections are secure.
6. On EH1200C, EH2600C and EH4200C pumps only, inspect the coupling-cover purge
nitrogen supply pipeline for corrosion and damage. Check that the pipeline connection to
the coupling-cover is secure.
WARNING
Changing the oil in a pump from hydrocarbon to PFPE (Fomblin) could potentially cause a
safety hazard. Fomblin pumps are generally used in hazardous applications which may
involve the pumping of gases with high concentrations of oxygen. If hydrocarbon oil
comes into contact with gases with an oxygen concentration greater than 25%, an explosion
can occur.
Therefore, if you want to convert a pump that has been used with hydrocarbon oil to use
PFPE (Fomblin) oil, you cannot simply flush the pump with new PFPE oil. You must
return the pump to a BOC Edwards Service Centre for overhaul and cleaning by qualified
BOC service engineers. The change in oil type requires a complete strip down of the pump,
and thorough cleaning of all parts, so that all traces of hydrocarbon oil are removed.
CAUTION
Ensure that the oil-levels in the pump are correct. If an oil-level is incorrect, pump
performance may be affected and the pump may be damaged.
Replace the pump oil as described below. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for the location of the oil-filler
and drain-plugs.
3. Remove the coupling-cover oil drain-plug from the underside of the coupling-cover and
allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Remove the shaft-seal vented oil filler-plug. Use a suitable pump to suck the oil out of the
shaft-seal reservoir.
6. Refer to Section 3.4 and fill the coupling-cover and shaft-seal reservoir with oil.
7. Refit the coupling-cover oil filler-plug and the shaft-seal reservoir oil filler-plug.
1. Switch off the pump and isolate it from the electrical supply. Vent the pump to atmospheric
pressure.
2. Refer to Figure 18. Remove the four plastic cover-caps (8) from the bearing end-cover (6).
3. Undo and remove the socket-head screws (7) located under the four plastic cover-caps.
4. Remove the end-cover (6) and ‘O’ ring (5). Dispose of the ‘O’ ring safely.
5. Note the exact location of the shims (4) and spacers (3) inside the end-cover (6). Clean off all
visible grease from the end-cover taking care not to misplace or damage the shims and
spacers.
6. Use a soft, clean, lint free cloth or a plastic or wooden spatula to remove all visible grease
from both bearings (2).
7. Fill the visible side of each bearing (2) with clean grease, then lightly force the grease into the
bearing.
8. Refill the visible side of each bearing (2) with clean grease.
9. Apply a light wipe of high-vacuum grease to the new ‘O’ ring (5) and fit into the groove in the
end cover (6).
10. Check that the shims (4) and spacers (3) are correctly located in the end-cover (6).
11. Refit the end-cover (6) and secure it with the four socket-head screws (7). Tighten the screws
evenly and refit the plastic cover-caps (8).
12. Leak test the system and seal any leaks found.
6.1 Storage
CAUTION
Observe the storage temperature limits stated in Section 2. Storage below -30 oC will
permanently damage the pump seals and lubricants.
2. Isolate the pump from the electrical supply and disconnect it from the vacuum system.
5. Store the pump in cool, dry conditions until required for use. When required, prepare and
install the pump as described in Section 3.
6.2 Disposal
Dispose of the pump and any components safely in accordance with all local and national safety
and environmental requirements.
Take particular care with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with
dangerous process substances.
7.1 Introduction
BOC Edwards products and spares are available from BOC Edwards companies in Belgium,
Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland,
United Kingdom, U.S.A, and a world-wide network of distributors. The majority of these
centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive BOC Edwards training
courses.
Order spare parts from your nearest BOC Edwards company or distributor. When you order,
please state for each part required:
7.2 Service
BOC Edwards products are supported by a world-wide network of BOC Edwards Service
Centres. Each Service Centre offers a wide range of options including: equipment
decontamination; service exchange; repair; rebuild and testing to factory specifications.
Equipment which has been serviced, repaired or rebuilt is returned with a full warranty.
Your local Service Centre can also provide BOC Edwards engineers to support on-site
maintenance, service or repair of your equipment.
For more information about service options, contact your nearest Service Centre or other BOC
Edwards company.
7.3 Spares
The spare parts listed below are available for the EH pump: