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Operating and maintenance instructions

EN

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LI 2333.03

11. Troubleshooting

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

Drop in perfomances

Inlet pipes or machine are leaking

Identify leaking point and seal it

No lubrication

Check oil level and oil conditions.
Fill with oil to the right oil level or change the 
oil and the oil filter

Inlet filters are dirty

Clean or replace

Blocked oil cooler

Clean or replace

Anomalous noise

No lubrication

See previous point

Coupling element worn

Replace

Motor or pump bearings damaged

Replace

Damaged vanes

Replace

Damaged contact surfaces

Pump overhaul at our workshop

Oil leak

Shaft oil seal rings worn

Replace oil seal rings 

Oil filling/discharge plugs are leaking

Check the plug has been closed / replace the 
gasket

Inefficient oil recovery system

Check and clean oil recovery pipe

Motor protection is tripping

Blocked exhaust filters

Replace exhaust filters

No lubrication

Oil level filling up

Pump seizure and jam

Pump overhaul

Broken vane

Replace vanes

Discharge oil mist 

Inefficient exhaust filters

Replace exhaust filters

High temperature due to polluted oil

Oil change

High operating temperature due to high 
ambient temperature

Decrease room temperature by allowing a 
better air exchange

Oil is found in the inlet 
circuit

Inefficient inlet valve

Check the inlet valve is tight.
Clean the valve and change any damaged 
parts

Summary of Contents for EU 160

Page 1: ...EU 160 Lubricated vane vacuum pump Operating and maintenance instructions Publication Number LI 2333 03 January 2020 EN TRANSLATION...

Page 2: ...5 5 Discharge air pipe line installation page 12 5 6 Electrical connection page 13 5 7 Commissioning page 14 5 8 Tips for using page 14 5 9 Water vapour intake page 15 6 Servicing page 15 6 1 General...

Page 3: ...es place The suggestions given to the staff engaged in the installation and servicing assumes that the personnel is expert and prepared in facing any problem of servicing both mechanical and electrica...

Page 4: ...ump inlet there is a mesh filter in order to protect it from solid parts having diameter larger than 1 5 mm Furthermore anintegratednon returnvalvepreventstheoilcomingbackandthereturn of air in the ch...

Page 5: ...to use the discharge of the pump to create even limited pressures WARNING It is forbidden to install the pump in a potentially explosive environment 2 4 Protections The pump must be protected against...

Page 6: ...an cause an oil leakage Avoid the dispersion to the ground and the pollution of other materials In case that any air containing dangerous substances must be pumped down for example biological or micro...

Page 7: ...hanyother law in force in the Country of use Besides electrical equipment must comply with EN 61000 6 4 and EN 61000 6 2 standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic immunity...

Page 8: ...e packaging is intact or shows any signs of damagesoccurredduringtransportation Ifthereisnodamage proceedtotheunpacking and check the machine further In case of damages are found inform immediately PV...

Page 9: ...motor weight between 29 and 35 Kg depending on the versions To assure the continuity of the equipotential circuit of the pump clean the contact surfaces very well by removing any grease or protective...

Page 10: ...range EU from 0 5 to 300 mbar EU B from 10 to 850 mbar In case the pump working range needs to be changed please follow the instructions Remove the casing Pos 89 by unscrewing the screws Pos 52 92 to...

Page 11: ...he machine where the pump has been installed To assure a sufficient cooling avoid exceeding 40 C of ambient temperature The pump must be protected against jets or sprays of water that may penetrate th...

Page 12: ...fies the inlet port For further information please refer to the RDT attached herewith 5 5 Discharge air pipe line installation If the pump has been installed in a room with poor air exchange it is pos...

Page 13: ...e data stamped on the motor name plate The electric motor must be protected against overload The full load amperage value on the motor name plate must be considered when sizing the electrical componen...

Page 14: ...uantity of oil greater than necessary may clog the oil separator and damage the pump or the electric motor 5 8 Tips for using When the room temperature is lower than 10 C it is a good practice to let...

Page 15: ...ng the pump temperature to its operating value At the end of the working cycle in case of further presence of condensate in the oil let the pump run for at least thirty minutes at the maximum vacuum I...

Page 16: ...every day Check oil level before starting Operator 100 Hours every week Clean the external inlet element with a blast of air Figure 9 pos A Operator Clean the cooling surfaces of the pump of the oil...

Page 17: ...ove the plugs and discharge the rest of the oil If the oil is polluted or if some water is in the oil clean the pump by letting it run with a suitablequantityofoil uptotheminimumlevelshownonthetank at...

Page 18: ...disk the washers and tighten the screws Reassemble the discharge cover If necessary replace the gasket pos B3 6 5 Spares necessary for the normal servicing The recommended spares are shown in the list...

Page 19: ...icant compatible for chance contact with food complying with NSF H1 specifications Ambient temperature Viscosity PVR oil 5 40 C ISO 100 Rotant VF 404 H1 0 30 C ISO 68 Rotant VF 403 H1 For ambient temp...

Page 20: ...only in countries of the European Community indicates that the product it applies to must NOT be disposed of together with ordinary domestic or industrial waste but must be sent to a differentiated wa...

Page 21: ...ur workshop Oil leak Shaft oil seal rings worn Replace oil seal rings Oil filling discharge plugs are leaking Check the plug has been closed replace the gasket Inefficient oil recovery system Check an...

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