VWR 181-0498, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ump European Catalogue Number s VWR RV2 5 181 0571 VWR RV2 5 with ACC 181 0572 VWR RV3 181 0498 VWR RV6 181 0499 VWR RV6 with ACC 181 0504 VWR RV8 181 0503 VWR RV8 with ACC 181 0574 VWR RV18 181 0573 P1700021 Version 1 3 Issued 23 11 2020 ...

Page 2: ...otary Vane Pump ver 1 3 23 11 2020 Legal Address of Manufacturer Europe VWR International bv Researchpark Haasrode 2020 Geldenaaksebaan 464 B 3001 Leuven 32 16 385011 http be vwr com Country of origin China ...

Page 3: ...0 4 20 Pump Mounting 10 4 30 General References 10 4 40 Installation fill with oil and connecting 11 4 50 Electrical Connection 12 4 51 Change the Voltage Setting 13 4 52 Type of Motor protection 13 4 60 Operating oil 13 4 70 Storage 14 5 0 Intended use 15 5 10 Use for an Unauthorized Purpose 15 6 0 Symbols and conventions 16 7 0 Technical Specification 16 7 10 Intake pressure Pumping speed Diagra...

Page 4: ...1 40 Oil Change 28 11 41 Draining the oil 29 11 42 Filling up with oil 29 11 43 Topping up the oil 29 11 44 Flushing 29 11 45 Frequency of oil changes 30 11 50 Maintenance by the manufacturer 30 11 60 Servicing 30 11 61 Service Kit 30 12 0 Accessoires 34 12 10 Overview and Order numbers for RV2 5 RV3 RV6 RV8 34 12 11 Overview and Order numbers for RV18 34 12 20 Condenser Inlet 35 12 30 Oil Mist Se...

Page 5: ...ire or explosion electrical shock and the injury to persons read and understand all instructions included in this manual Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment Measures such as the following are for the safety of the operating personnel Built in motor protection Ground connection Rupture protected glass components Warning notes CAUTION The rotary vane pumps must not be...

Page 6: ...lots Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered Wear safety glasses and goggles when operating this product Use only in well ventilated areas The manufacturer or authorized workshops will only service or maintain the rotary vane pumps if it is accompanied by a fully completed damage report Precise information about the contamination also negative information if necessary and th...

Page 7: ...40 C for the ambient temperature Do not use the pumps in explosive atmospheres Do not use the pumps near open flames WARNING If aggressive or poisonous gases are used or occur the user must recognize this state of affairs and compensate for them by taking appropriate measures complying with the relevant currently valid regulations 1 50 Hazardous Substances CAUTION The operating company bears the r...

Page 8: ... EN 60204 1 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN 1012 2 Compressors and vacuum pumps Safety requirements Part 2 Vacuum pumps EN 61000 6 1 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 1 Generic standards Immunity for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 61000 6 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 3 Generic standards Emission s...

Page 9: ...apter flange DN 16 FK Hose nozzle DN 8 10 Adapter flange DN 16 KF Hose nozzle DN 20 Adapter flange DN 25 KF Hose nozzle DN 20 Exhaust oil mist separator 2 Way ball valve DN 16 KF KF Clamping ring DN 16 KF Centering ring DN 16 with O Ring 3 0 Unpacking Carefully remove the pump from the shipping case Preserve all paperwork for later use If damage has occurred from shipment a claim must be filed wit...

Page 10: ...mp mounting 4 30 General References CAUTION On continuous operation it s recommended to run the pump below 10 mbar maximum vacuum pressure According to its intended use the capacity of the vacuum pump depends on the kind of assembly accessories the oil used additional connections vacuum piping system In addition fail safe operation is determined by the mode of maintenance Elements such as valves f...

Page 11: ...nclusive seal once again Connecting Procedure Remove the protective caps on the suction and the pressure plug Connect it to the vacuum apparatus by means of the small flange DN 16 KF Connect the pressure port to the central laboratory air evacuation duct Ensure that the substances fed in are absolutely safe and harmless Check that the connections are properly seated Check the voltage setting on th...

Page 12: ...nto a system then this may only be performed by a electrical specialist under observance of the accident prevention regulations CAUTION Change the mode switch to current mains voltage Mode switch is on the terminal box Consider the warning reference on the terminal box of the motor It is generally suggested to protect the motor by 120 per cent of is rated power in consideration of the starting and...

Page 13: ...cturer makes motor thermal overload protection available as an aid to minimize motor failure Overload protection is a standard feature on the single phase motor The motor have overload protection plus manual reset after cool down Once the thermal protector operated the user must turn off the pump and restart manually after cool down CAUTION The motor has thermal overload protection plus manual res...

Page 14: ...ogen may be let in through a special inlet assembly The percentage of oxygen is being reduced The added amount of gas should be 5 times as much as the percentage of oxygen WARNING There is a risk of explosion when pumping oxygen at a concentration above 30 percent WARNING Pump should be not used for oxygen service Oxygen at atmospheric pressure is exceptionally dangerous 4 70 Storage The pumps are...

Page 15: ... sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recommended operating temperature Install an external automatic ventilation system if necessary If pumping hot process gases make sure that the maximum permitted gas inlet temperature is not exceeded The maximum permitted gas inlet temperature depends on several parameters like inlet pressure and ambient temperature Solid particles in the pumping medium im...

Page 16: ...o serious injuries or material damage This symbol advises danger from electricity or electric shock This symbol indicates that a hot surface may be present Hot surface can lead to serious injuries or material damage This symbol marks information that is particularly important Read all instructions pertaining to safety set up operation and maintenance Proper operation is the user s responsibility 7...

Page 17: ... Ambient temperature C 10 to 40 Noise level dB A 50 55 Oil filling ml 450 1150 1000 2400 Weight kg 15 17 21 22 24 22 5 24 5 37 Order numbers Rotary vane pump inclusive Mains connection cable IEC with Plug CEE UK CH Vacuum Pump Oil Adapter Hose nozzle ECN 181 0571 181 0498 181 0499 181 0503 181 0573 Rotary vane pump inclusive Mains connection cable IEC with Plug CEE UK CH Vacuum Pump Oil Oil Mist S...

Page 18: ... 0572 384 183 30 135 5 184 60 5 90 138 224 VWR RV3 181 0492 463 230 35 5 163 5 242 88 5 102 157 284 VWR RV6 181 0493 463 230 35 5 163 5 242 88 5 102 157 284 VWR RV6 with ACC 181 0504 463 230 35 5 163 5 242 88 5 102 157 284 VWR RV8 181 0494 463 230 35 5 163 5 242 88 5 102 157 284 VWR RV8 with ACC 181 0494 463 230 35 5 163 5 242 88 5 102 157 284 VWR RV18 181 0573 569 281 50 225 286 118 150 206 330 ...

Page 19: ...pump shaft and the motor shaft are connected to each other by an elastic coupling The bearings of the interior pump body are force fed lubricated sliding bearings Fig 6 Design VWR RV2 5 RV3 RV6 RV8 1 Screw plug for oil filling 6 Suction port 2 Rotary knob for setting the gas ballast valve direction of rotation to the left open to the right closed 7 Exhaust port 3 On Off switch 8 Oil drain screw pl...

Page 20: ...compasses the entire field of vacuum technology both for use in the laboratory and in industry The task is to create end pressures partial down to around 10 4 mbar as a one pump as a fore pump for oil diffusion pumps or as turbo molecular pumps The rotary vane pump can pump out biological toxic and radioactive gases and vapours and evacuate containers or vacuum installations up into the high vacuu...

Page 21: ...ation An oil pump pumps oil out of the oil reservoir into a pressure oil lubrication system that feeds all the bearings The low mounted oil suction pipe achieves a large usable oil reserve At the outlet valve the compressed gas is pumped out of the pump body through the exhaust port The oil carried along with the gas is separated out by a filter accessory 8 32 Gas ballast WARNING Condensable vapou...

Page 22: ...cluding the proportion of permanent gases to vapours at the pump intake If the gases being pumped consist entirely of vapours condensation will definitely occur unless the gas ballast valve is opened The gas ballast valve adds a small amount of air at atmospheric pressure to the gas being compressed in the second stage This reduces the compression required to push the gas out past the exhaust valv...

Page 23: ...take fitting to be sure that it is tight Once proper pump operation has been verified the pump intake can be opened to the vacuum system After running the pump for a few minutes check the oil level again If the level is too high or too low stop the pump vent it to the atmosphere and add or remove oil as needed see chapter 11 40 Oil Change Before starting the pump when connection to the vacuum syst...

Page 24: ...ve Check the ultimate pressure total of 9 x 10 2 mbar repeat the gas ballast operation if this is not achieved Prevent any build up of overpressure through the outlet hence o use a condensate separator instead of an oil mist filter o avoid laying the pipes vertically as condensate collects there and can flow back into the vacuum pump if there is not an upstream condensate separator o install the o...

Page 25: ...the gauge then turn off the power to the pump and open the system to the atmosphere If condensable media have been pumped the vacuum pump must be run after pumping with the gas ballast valve open and the intake pipe closed If the vacuum pump is not going to be used for a sometime after pumping aggressive or corrosive media or if it not going to be used for a long time then proceed as follows o If ...

Page 26: ...hing Oil supply to pump unit interrupted or reduced User Check that the oil circulation is functioning measure the oil pressure at operating temperature 1 1 2 bar overpressure check that the pipes are clear and have no leaks Gas ballast valve open User Close the gas ballast valve Shaft seals defective User or Service workshop Exchange Work or pressure control valve defective Exchange Intake valve ...

Page 27: ...change Opened gas ballast valve User Close the gas ballast valve Cable s Defective and or brittle Qualified electrician Exchange of the cable s 11 0 Repair and maintenance 11 10 Maintenance Performed by the User Under normal operating conditions the maintenance of the rotary vane pump is limited to external cleaning checking running noises checking the level and quality of the oil regular oil chan...

Page 28: ...t glass 2 Oil drain plug 5 Upper marking FULL 3 Lower marking MIN 11 30 Oil Colour Check CAUTION The condition and quality of the pump oil have a substantial effect upon the performance and operational readiness of the vacuum pump Comparing the colour of a sample of the pump oil with fresh oil provides an indication of the contamination of the pump oil You obtain the oil needed for testing from th...

Page 29: ...h the valid environmental protection regulations Do not overfill excess oil tends to be splashed out the pump exhaust Use only VWR RV Oil For best dilution of contaminants especially on chemical applications we recommend to keep always oil level at max 11 43 Topping up the oil Remove the oil filler plug Pour in the oil until it reaches the upper mark Screw in the oil filling plug together with the...

Page 30: ...e manufacturer or authorized workshops Drain the oil before dispatching the pump and dispose of the oil according to the regulations The prerequisites for a handover are a complete and factually correct damage report and a clean pump Clean the pump aggregate and the pump casing after pumping media which are harmful to health and the environment Fill up with sufficient oil to protect against corros...

Page 31: ...ice kit positions RV2 5 Service kit item list for RV2 5 Item no Description Qty Consisting of 9 Coupling 1 52 Bush 1 57 Gas Ballast Valve Head 1 58 Spring 1 61 Vane Spring 4 62 Fore Vane 2 63 Shaft Coupling 1 65 Screw 1 71 Spring 1 72 Gas Ballast Valve Head 1 81 Oil Pump Vane 1 94 Glass 1 ...

Page 32: ...V6 and RV8 Item no Description Qty Consisting of 27 Anti Suck Back Spring 1 32 Anti Suck Back Plate 1 44 Coupling Element 1 61 Fore Vane 2 63 76 Vane Spring 4 71 Exhaust Valve Plate 1 73 Spring 1 74 Gas Ballast Valve Head 1 77 Rear Vane 2 94 Glass 1 105 SS Screw 1 106 Flat Washer 1 107 Exhaust Diaphragm 1 108 Holder 1 109 Nut 1 110 Shaft Coupling 1 ...

Page 33: ...tem list for RV18 Item no Description Qty Consisting of 4 Gasket 1 29 Anti Suck Back Spring 1 34 Anti Suck Back Plate 1 46 Coupling Element 1 63 Fore Vane 2 65 Vane Spring 4 73 Exhaust Valve Plate 1 75 Spring 1 76 Gas Ballast Valve Head 1 78 Rear Vane 2 96 Glass 1 107 SS Screw 1 108 Exhaust Diaphragm 1 109 Holder 1 110 Nut 1 ...

Page 34: ... 16 KF DN 16 KF DN 16 KF Order no Order no Order no Order no Order no For order numbers 181 7002 181 7007 181 0508 181 0514 181 7003 181 7002 181 7007 CAUTION The full flow oil filter may only be installed when the pump is switched off 12 11 Overview and Order numbers for RV18 Rotary Vane Pump VWR RV Oil Oil Mist Filter FOM 25 Exhaust Replacement Filter cartridge 1 Litre 5 Litre DN 25 KF Order no ...

Page 35: ...ary vane pump The horizontal arrangement of the separator alongside the pump prevents fluids running back from the collector or condensate vessel into the pump Maintenance Maintenance of the Condenser Inlet is limited to simply emptying the collecting vessel Assembly Condenser Inlet at Rotary Vane Pump The Condenser Inlet G is flanged using a normal clamping ring D a centering ring with wire fabri...

Page 36: ...nance Maintenance of the Oil Mist Separator Exhaust is limited to simply emptying the collecting vessel and changing the saturated filter cartridge Assembly Oil Mist Separator Exhaust at Rotary Vane Pump The Oil Mist Separator Exhaust H is flanged directly to the pressure port C of the vane type rotary pump A using a normal clamping ring D and a centering ring with an O ring E connecting elements ...

Page 37: ...flanged directly to the pressure port of the vane type rotary pump using a normal clamping ring and a centering ring with an O Ring connecting elements in DN 16 KF see data for ordering 8 30 Oil Mist Separator Exhaust 12 50 Oil Technical Data VWR RV Oil is a triple distilled hydrocarbon oil using severely hydrotreated base stock The oil is designed to resist breakdown at higher RPMs and operating ...

Page 38: ...s been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication or from ordinary wear and tear If the required maintenance and inspection services are not performed according to the manuals and any local regulations such warranty turns invalid except to the extent the defect of the product is not due to such non performance Items being returned must be insured by the customer against possible damage or ...

Page 39: ... recycling It s also your responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological chemical and or radiological contamination so as to protect from health hazards the persons involved in the disposal and recycling of the equipment For more information about where you can drop off your waste of equipment please contact your local dealer from whom you originally purchased this equipment B...

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