Edwards RV3 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 A652–01–880 Issue S Original Instruction Manual RV3, RV5, RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps A 65X-YY-ZZZ Pump Type Variant Motor Description 2 = RV3 01 to 99 903 = 220-240V, 50/60Hz, Single phase 3 = RV5 904 = 100/200V, 50/60Hz, Single phase...
Page 2 D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r mi t y...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connect the pump to your electrical supply ............... 22 3.8.3 Check the direction of rotation ..................24 Inlet and outlet connections ..................24 3.10 Leak-test the system ....................25 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page i Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 4 5.12.8 There is an external oil leak ..................40 Storage and disposal ................41 Storage ........................41 Disposal ........................41 Page ii © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 5 Gas-ballast control assembly ..................36 Sight-glass assembly ....................37 Accessories ....................... 47 Fit the motor to a bareshaft pump ................... 52 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page iii Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 6 Publication number Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety P300–20–000 Trademark credits ® Fomblin is a registered trademark of Ausimont SpA. Page iv © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards RV3, RV5, RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps. You must use your pump as specified in this manual. Read this manual before you install and operate your pump. Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions;...
Page 8: Atex Directive Implications
Not allow air to enter the equipment. Ensure that the system is leak tight. For further information, please contact Edwards: refer to the Addresses page at the end of this manual for details of your nearest Edwards company. Page 2 ©...
Page 9: The Rv Pump
12. On-off switch 6. Oil filler-plug 13. Motor fan-cover 7. NW25 outlet-port 14. Correct direction of rotation RV3 and RV5 pumps only; a lifting bracket is fitted to RV8 and RV12 pumps. † Single-phase pumps only. Note: Single-phase RV3/RV5 pump shown.
Page 10: Description
The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a retractable lifting handle (3). The RV8 and the RV12 pumps are fitted with a lifting bracket for use with suitable lifting equipment.
Page 11: Gas-Ballast Control
All surfaces of the pump which are exposed to the pumped gases are free from copper, zinc and cadmium. Other materials of construction include fluorocarbon elastomer, nitrile, silicon, chemically-resistant polymers, nickel and stainless steel. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 5 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 13: Technical Data
1.5 x 10 Maximum permitted outlet pressure bar gauge 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 7 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 14: Performance Data: High Vacuum Mode
Table 3 - Performance data: High Vacuum mode HIGH VACUUM MODE RV12 Parameter Units 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase Gas-ballast control closed (position ‘0’) Ultimate total pressure mbar 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 10...
Page 15: Performance Data: High Throughput Mode
Table 4 - Performance data: High Throughput mode HIGH THROUGHPUT MODE RV12 Parameter Units 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase 1-phase 3-phase Gas-ballast control closed (position ‘0’) Ultimate total pressure mbar 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 Gas-ballast control low flow (position ‘I’) Ultimate total pressure...
Page 16: Performance Characteristics
High Throughput mode Ultimate total pressure Ultimate total pressure Ultimate total pressure mbar mbar mbar 3 x 10 6 x 10 (RV3/5) 6 (RV3/5) 1.2 x 10 (RV3) 1.2 x 10 (RV3) 4 x 10 (RV8/12) 4 (RV8/12) 1.0 x 10 (RV5) 1.0 x 10...
Page 17: Performance Characteristics
High Vacuum mode Figure 2 - Performance characteristics in High Vacuum mode (pumping speed against inlet pressure) © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 11 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 18: Mechanical Data
† Measured at the inlet port to ISO 2372 (1974) Lubrication data Note: Edwards Material Safety Data sheets for the rotary pump oils are available on request. Table 8 - Lubrication data Recommended oil * Hydrocarbon-prepared pumps Edwards Ultragrade 19...
Page 19: Dimensions (Mm)
D. Front view of single-phase pump E. Side view of bareshaft pump Pump † – – RV12 * Single-phase pumps. †Three-phase pumps. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 13 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 20: Electrical Data: Single-Phase Pumps
The fuse type chosen should be either a time delay type CC or a type M, or (in the UK) they should be to BS 88. Page 14 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 21: Electrical Data: Three-Phase Pumps
(Hz) RV3 and RV5 220–240 10.2 200–230 10.2 380–415 RV8 and RV12 220–240 14.0 200–230 12.0 380–415 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 15 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 23: Installation
You must ensure that the RV pump is suitable for your application. If you have any doubt as to the suitability of the RV pump for your application, refer to the Edwards guidelines on vacuum pump and vacuum system safety (see the Associated publications at the end of the Contents list at the front of this manual).
Page 24: Unpack And Inspect
The mass of the RV8 and RV12 pumps is approximately 26 kg. The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a lifting handle which you can use to move the pump by hand. If you wish to use mechanical lifting equipment, do not attach the equipment to the handle; for stability, use slings around the motor and the pump-body.
Page 25: Fit The Motor (Bareshaft Pumps Only)
18 AWG. The temperature rating of the cable must be 70°C or greater. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 19 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 26: Check The Direction Of Rotation
If the direction of rotation is incorrect, switch off the electrical supply immediately and contact your supplier or Edwards for advice. Page 20 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 27: Motor Voltage Configuration: Single-Phase Pumps
2. Electrical inlet-connector 3. Voltage selector switch 4. Voltage indicator 5. On-off switch 6. Position ‘0’ (off) 7. Position ‘I’ (on) © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 21 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 28: Electrical Installation: Three-Phase Pumps
3. Ensure that the cover gasket is correctly positioned, then refit the cover to the terminal-box and secure with the screws. Tighten the strain-relief nut on the cable-gland. Page 22 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 29: Three-Phase Electrical Connections: 200-230 V
1. Links B. Motor terminal-box Figure 6 - Three-phase electrical connections: 380–460 V A. Starter/contactor 1. Links B. Motor terminal-box © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 23 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 30: Check The Direction Of Rotation
Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to pump condensable vapours or maintain vacuum when the pump is switched off. Ensure that sealing surfaces are clean and scratch-free. Page 24 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 31: Leak-Test The System
Leak-test the system and seal any leaks found after you have installed the RV pump, to prevent leakage of substances out of the system and leakage of air into the system. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 25 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 33: Operation
Use an inert gas purge into the pump gas ballast connection to prevent the condensation of flammable vapours within the pump mechanism and exhaust pipeline. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 27 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 34: Gas Purges
If liquids that produce flammable vapours could be present in the pump foreline, then the inert gas purge to the RV3, RV5, RV8 and RV12 rotary vane pump should be left on all the time this liquid is present. Flammable liquids could be present in the foreline as a result of condensation, or may be carried over from the process.
Page 35: Mode Selector
Where possible, we recommend that you select low flow gas-ballast (position ‘I’) rather than high flow gas-ballast (position ‘II’) to minimise the loss of oil. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 29 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 36: Start-Up Procedure
2.2, make sure that this is not due to your system design before you contact your supplier or Edwards for advice. In particular, the vapour pressure of all materials used in your vacuum system (including pump oil, see below) must be much lower than the specified ultimate vacuum of the pump.
Page 37: To Pump Condensable Vapours
If necessary, change the mode selector to High Throughput mode and reduce the thermal load from the pumped gases, to prevent overheating of the pump. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 31 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 38: Shut-Down
4. On single-phase pumps, use the on/off switch to switch off the pump. 5. Switch off the electrical supply to the pump. Page 32 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 39: Maintenance
Data Sheets for fluorinated materials used in the pump are available on request: contact your supplier or Edwards. If necessary, maintain the motor as specified in the manufacturers information supplied with the motor. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 33 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 40: Maintenance Plan
If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan according to your experience. When you maintain the RV pump, use Edwards spares and maintenance kits; these contain all of the components necessary to complete maintenance operations successfully. The Item Numbers of the spares and kits are given in Section 7.3...
Page 41: Replace The Oil
5. Refit the centring-ring and filter assembly and the ‘O’ ring to the inlet-port. Refit your vacuum system to the pump inlet-port. Figure 7 - Inlet-filter assembly 1. Centring-ring and filter assembly 2. ‘O’ ring 3. Inlet-port © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 35 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 42: Inspect And Clean The Gas-Ballast Control
Figure 8 - Gas-ballast control assembly 1. Gas-ballast control 2. ‘O’ ring 3. Air-hole 4. ‘O’ ring 5. Bayonet-lugs 6. Compression spring 7. Filter element Page 36 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 43: Clean The Oil-Level Sight-Glass
Figure 9 - Sight-glass assembly 1. Screws (2 off M6 x 20) 2. Bezel 3. Sight-glass 4. ‘O’ ring 5. Oil-box © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 37 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 44: Clean The Motor Fan-Cover And Enclosure
A list of fault conditions and their possible causes is provided in the following sections to assist you in fault-finding. If you are unable to rectify a fault when you use this guide, call your nearest Edwards Service Centre for help.
Page 45: The Pump Has Failed To Achieve The Specified Performance (Has Failed To Reach Ultimate Vacuum)
The gas-ballast control is open (that is, in position ‘I’ or ‘II’) The inlet valve-pad is damaged The inlet valve has not closed. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 39 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 46: The Pumping Speed Is Poor
There is an oil leak from the gas-ballast control There is an oil leak from the drain-plug There is an oil leak from the sight-glass Page 40 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 47: Storage And Disposal
Take particular care with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous process substances. Do not incinerate fluoroelastomer seals and ‘O’ rings. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 41 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 49: Service And Spares
The majority of these centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive Edwards training courses. Order spare parts and accessories from your nearest Edwards company or distributor. When you order, state for each part required: Model and Item Number of your equipment Serial number Item Number and description of part.
Page 50: Spares And Maintenance Kits
RV8/RV12 Motor Kit (Europe/USA/Japan) A654–97–000 A654–97–000 50/60 Hz, 450/550 W, 3 phase, 200–230/380–460 V Clean and Overhaul Kit (Nitrile) A652–01–137 – Page 44 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 51: Accessories
Use a desiccant trap when you pump limited quantities of water vapour at high pumping speeds to a low vapour pressure. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 45 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 52: Inlet Chemical Trap
Fit the pipeline valve between your vacuum system and the pump-inlet to provide additional system protection when the pump is switched off. Page 46 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 53: Accessories
4. Inlet chemical trap 11. Vibration isolators 5. Solenoid operated gas-ballast valve 12. Oil drain-extension 6. Foreline trap 7. Solenoid operated pipeline valve © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 47 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 55: Pfpe-Prepared Rv Pumps
PFPE-prepared RV pumps Summary If you have ordered a PFPE-prepared RV pump, the pump will be supplied prepared for use with Edwards PFPE mechanical pump oils, such as Fomblin YVAC 06/6 and Krytox 1506. PFPE-prepared RV pumps are suitable for pumping high concentrations of oxygen.
Page 57: Bareshaft Rv Pumps
The gap between the coupling faces must be 2 mm or less. If necessary, adjust the position of the coupling hub on the pump shaft so that the gap is correct. © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Page 51 Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.
Page 58: Fit The Motor To A Bareshaft Pump
453 Motor support 411 Coupling element 454 Screw 413 Lifting plate (RV8, RV12) 455 Screw 414 Lifting handle (RV3, RV5) Page 52 © Edwards Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Edwards and the Edwards logo are trade marks of Edwards Limited.

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