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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
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MD 4C EX VARIO
MV 10C EX VARIO
MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK
MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK
VARIO chemistry diaphragm pumps
with
ATEX conformity
Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully
the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016

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  • Page 1 1 of 68 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK VARIO chemistry diaphragm pumps with ATEX conformity Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.
  • Page 2 2 of 68 Dear customer, Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pump shall support you at your work for a long time without any trouble and with full load output. Thanks to our large practical experience we attained much information how you could add to an efficient application and to personal safety.
  • Page 3 page 3 of 68 D, A, CH, B, L Achtung: Die Betriebsanleitung des angebotenen Geräts mit ATEX-Zulassung ist in Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch (DVR 3: auch Niederländisch) verfügbar. Der Anwender darf das Gerät nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er eine dieser Sprachen oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der vollständigen Anleitung versteht.
  • Page 4 page 4 of 68 Pozor: Příručka pro nabízené zařízení s osvědčením ATEX je k dispozici v němčině, angličtině a francouzštině (DVR 3: i v holandštině).Uživatel smí dané zařízení používat pouze, pokud zná jeden z těchto jazyků nebo má k dispozici technicky správný...
  • Page 5 page 5 of 68 Προσοχή: Το εγχειρίδιο του προσφερόμενου οργάνου με πιστοποίηση ATEX είναι διαθέσιμο στα Γερμανικά, Αγγλικά, Γαλλικά ( DVR3: επίσης Ολλανδικά ). Ο χρήστης μπορεί να λειτουργεί το μηχάνημα εφόσον καταλαβαίνει μία από τις συγκεκριμένες γλώσσες ή μία τεχνικά σωστή μετάφραση του πλήρους εγχειριδίου. Το εγχειρίδιο θα...
  • Page 6 page 6 of 68 주의 : ATEX 인증을 받은 본 장비의 매뉴얼은 독어, 영어, 불어 (DVR3 는 네델란드어 도 포함) 로 되어있습니다. 이들 언어중 하나를 독해 가능하거나 혹은 이 매뉴얼을 기술 적으로 완벽하게 이해한 사용자만이 이 장비를 구동해야 합니다. 장비를 구동하기 전 에...
  • Page 7 page 7 of 68 Atenção: O manual do dispositivo oferecido com aprovação ATEX está disponível em Alemão, Inglês e Francês (DVR 3: também em holandês). O utilizador só é autoriz- ado a operar o dispositivo se dominar um destes idiomas ou se tiver disponível um manual de operação completo, técnica e corretamente traduzido.
  • Page 8 page 8 of 68 Upozornenie: Návod pre ponúknutý prístroj s ATEX schválením je dostupný v ne- meckom, anglickom alebo francúzskom jazyku (DVR 3: tiež v holandskom). Užívateľ môže používať prístroj iba v prípade ak rozumie jednému z týchto jazykov alebo technicky správnemu prekladu celého návodu na obsluhu.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    During operation ..........................33 Shutdown ............................33 Example for the build-up of a vacuum system ............34 Circuit diagram for a system with MD 4C EX VARIO ..........35 Circuit diagram for a system with MV 10C EX VARIO ...........36 Accessories ......................37 Troubleshooting .......................38 Replacing diaphragms and valves................39...
  • Page 10 page 10 of 68 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will re- sult in death or serious injury. ☞ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    page 11 of 68 Safety information! Attention: To operate the pump / pumping unit additional devices are required, see section “Example for the build-up of a vacuum system”. Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product.

  • Page 12: General Information

    page 12 of 68 General information ☞ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equip- NOTICE ment. ☞ Transport the pump at the provided handle. Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment.
  • Page 13 page 13 of 68 The evaluation and the measures have to be laid down in an explosion protection document before system start-up. The pump/system must not be operated until operation without danger in explosive atmosphere is ensured. Provide suitable control, protection and warning sys- tems even in the event of failure.
  • Page 14 page 14 of 68 Inlet ☞ Connection lines at the pump inlet have to be performed conductive grounded and gas tight (designation of the pump connections see figures). ☞ The diameter of the inlet pipeline should be at the least as large as the diameter of the pump connection pipelines.
  • Page 15 page 15 of 68 ☞ It is possible to leave out the inert gas purge if the surrounding of the pump is zone 2 or not an explosive atmosphere. ☞ Without inert gas purge the pump outer part has the specification II 3G IIB T4 X.

  • Page 16: Ambient Conditions

    page 16 of 68 Attention: Never use the antistatic connection at the housing of the device to connect the device to ground, use only the green or green and yellow connection wire of the motor. Use the antistatic connection at the housing only to perform an antistatic connection of other non-electronic devices and components, e.
  • Page 17 page 17 of 68 The specification for category 2 for the outer part of the pump is only val- id when purging the crankcase with inert gas. Without inert gas purging the pump has the specification II 3G IIB T4 X for the outer part. ☞...

  • Page 18: Safety During Operation

    page 18 of 68 Safety during operation ➨ In case install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment. ➨ Potentially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump have to be drained ap- propriately, sucked off or diluted with inert gas to non-explosive mixtures.

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Repair

    page 19 of 68 Maintenance and repair Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. In normal use, the lifetime of the dia- phragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typical du- rability of 40000 h. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories. ☞...

  • Page 20: Notes Regarding Devices With Atex Conformity

    The equipment used has to comply with these requirements. VACUUBRAND does not advise customers concerning requirements to the equipment under the specific aspects of the cus- tomer’s applications.
  • Page 21 (electrician). It is the responsibility of the user to meet the require- ments of explosion protection in the power supply and connection area. For operation of VACUUBRAND ATEX VARIO pumps a motor speed control signal (4 – 20 mA) is re- quired.

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    22 of 68 Technical data MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO Type MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK + AK + EK ATEX approval Inner part (pumped gases) II 2G IIC T3 X...
  • Page 23 23 of 68 MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO Type MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK + AK + EK A-weighted emission sound pressure level*** dB(A) (uncertainty K : 3 dB(A))
  • Page 24 page 24 of 68 Wetted parts Components Wetted parts Inlet stainless steel* Outlet Pump stainless steel** Pump + AK + EK Hoses PTFE, antistatic Fittings ETFE / stainless steel* Housing cover insert PTFE, carbon reinforced Head cover ETFE, carbon reinforced O-ring in head cover Diaphragm clamping disc ETFE, carbon reinforced...
  • Page 25 25 of 68 MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 26 26 of 68 MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK Attention: Further designation of the pump components see figure MD 4C EX VARIO MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK Achtung: Weitere Bezeichnungen der Pumpenteile siehe Abb. MV 10C EX VARIO Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.
  • Page 27 page 27 of 68 Mains cable Control cable green or green and yellow: earth brown (+): 4 - 20 mA / speed control blue or white: neutral (N) blue (-): 4 - 20 mA / speed control brown or black: live (L) black: status grey: status Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.

  • Page 28: Use And Operation

    page 28 of 68 Use and operation Installing in a vacuum system • All connection lines at the pump (e. g. inlet, outlet, gas ballast connection, inert gas connection) have to be performed conductive grounded. • Connect pump and all connected components to ground. •...
  • Page 29 page 29 of 68 • Attention: Install hoses of the cooling system in a way to avoid flow / dropping of condensed water onto the pumping unit (especially cables and electronic parts). Connection of the mains cable ☞ Electrical connection of the pump must be performed only by a suitable trained and supervised personnel.
  • Page 30 page 30 of 68 Inlet ☞ If there is a danger of deposits in the pump chamber (check inlet and outlet of the pump) control the pump chamber regularly and clean if necessary. Connection of the inert gas purge ☞ If the surrounding of the pump is not an explosive atmosphere it is possible to leave out the inert gas purge.
  • Page 31 31 of 68 MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK ➨ Assemble catchpot at the inlet (1) using joint clips. ☞ The collecting flask at the outlet (2) is already assem- bled. ➨ Assemble hose nozzles for cooling water inlet and outlet outlet at the vapour condenser.
  • Page 32 page 32 of 68 Separation of condensate: Attention: Due to electrostatics reasons the vapour condenser has no protec- tive layer to avoid separation of condensed water! Risk of bursting! The exhaust waste vapour condenser enables an efficient condensation of the pumped vapours at the outlet.

  • Page 33: During Operation

    page 33 of 68 ☞ The pumped gases at the outlet of the pump or at the exhaust waste vapour condenser have to be drained under consideration of all applicable safety regula- tions. The user has to check the possibility of an explosive atmosphere at the outlet of the pump or the exhaust waste vapour condenser.

  • Page 34: Example For The Build-Up Of A Vacuum System

    Zone without explosive atmosphere Zone with explosive atmosphere Power supply VACUUBRAND vacuum controller CVC 3000 VACUUBRAND vacuum controller CVC 3000 VACUUBRAND Analog I/O Module (0-10 V / 4-20 mA) Isolation amplifier (signal converter) Power/input isolating amplifier Power supply pump Separating wall (spatial separation of explosive and non-explosive atmosphere)

  • Page 35: Circuit Diagram For A System With Md 4C Ex Vario

    35 of 68 Circuit diagram for a system with MD 4C EX VARIO Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...

  • Page 36: Circuit Diagram For A System With Mv 10C Ex Vario

    page 36 of 68 Circuit diagram for a system with MV 10C EX VARIO Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...

  • Page 37: Accessories

    Extension cable VACUU·BUS, 2 m ....................612552 VACUU·BUS cable 2 m, with male plug and with litz wires ............612462 Further information concerning accessories on www.vacuubrand.com and on request. PTFE tubing antistatic, KF DN 16/500 mm ...................686030 PTFE tubing antistatic, KF DN 16/1000 mm .................686031 PTFE tubing antistatic, KF DN 25/500 mm ...................686032...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    page 38 of 68 Troubleshooting Never operate a defective pump! Read and obey the instructions for use! Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ ➨ ✔ Pump does not start or Mains not plugged in, electri- Check power supply and stops immediately. cal supply failure? fuse in the building instal- lation.

  • Page 39: Replacing Diaphragms And Valves

    page 39 of 68 Replacing diaphragms and valves Maintenance of the pump must be performed only by a suitable trained and NOTICE supervised personnel. All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long-life lubricant and run under normal operating conditions maintenance free. Replacement of the bearing must be performed at the latest at 90% of the nominal lifetime of the bearing (nominal life- time of the bearing: 40000 operation hours, if necessary provide an operation time counter).
  • Page 40 Sealing bond (PTFE) ........................637514 Valve (one piece) .........................637225 (internal overpressure valve in MD 4C EX VARIO , MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK, MV 10C EX VARIO, MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK) O-Ring 28 x 2.5..........................635628 at the spherical ground joint of the catchpot at the inlet Flat seal (overpressure safety valve at the outlet) ................637081...
  • Page 41 page 41 of 68 Tools required (metric): Phillips screw driver size 2 Open-ended wrench size 10/15/17 Open-ended wrench size 19, 4.5 mm thick Torque wrench size 19 Hex key size 5 Diaphragm key SW 66 (cat. no.: 636554) Open-ended wrench size 19 with torque indicator Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads ➨...
  • Page 42 page 42 of 68 ➨ Use hex key to remove four socket head screws from pump head and remove upper housing (housing cover with housing cover insert and head cover). ☞ Never remove parts by using a spiky or sharp-edged tool (e.
  • Page 43 43 of 68 View of the disassembled pump head parts (fig. MD 4C EX VARIO) Position Component Position Component housing cover safety diaphragm housing cover insert diaphragm support disc valve washer O-ring head cover outlet diaphragm clamping disc overpressure safety valve...
  • Page 44 page 44 of 68 View of the disassembled pump head parts (fig. MV 10C EX VARIO) Position Component Position Component housing cover safety diaphragm housing cover insert diaphragm support disc valve washer O-ring head cover outlet diaphragm clamping disc overpressure safety valve work diaphragm inlet intermediate flange...
  • Page 45 page 45 of 68 Before reassembling ensure that all parts are clean, dry and lint free, especially the valve seat. ➨ Position new safety diaphragm between safety diaphragm clamping disc and safety diaphragm support disc. ☞ Attention: Position diaphragm with pale side towards dia- phragm clamping disc.
  • Page 46 page 46 of 68 Assembling the pump head ➨ Position pump in a way so that the disassembled pump head is above, support if necessary. ➨ By turning eccentric bushing (front of connecting rod), bring connecting rod into a position in which diaphragm is in contact with housing and centred with respect to bore.
  • Page 47 page 47 of 68 Assembling fittings ➨ Position pump on pump feet. ➨ Connect hose to elbow fitting. ➨ Tighten union nuts first by hand and then tighten one full turn using open ended wrench. ➨ Position the pump on the motor. Attach hose to the inert gas connection and screw the locking plate.

  • Page 48: Inspecting The Overpressure Safety Valve

    Inspection and replacement of the internal overpressure safety valve at the manifold: (only MD 4C EX VARIO / MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK) ➨ Use an open-ended wrench (width 17 mm) to unscrew at MD 4C EX the pump heads the union nuts of the tubings which are connected to the manifold (5x).
  • Page 49 page 49 of 68 ➨ Note position of valve and remove. ☞ Check valve for damage and replace if necessary. Make sure that the valve is correctly seated. ➨ Reassemble distributor and cover plate. Elbow fitting (3x): ➨ Slip the tubing onto the elbow fitting by turning the fitting with an open-ended wrench (width 15 mm).
  • Page 50 page 50 of 68 Notes on assembling fittings The threads of the fittings at the pump heads might be sealed with PTFE bond (width 10 mm or 5 mm, thickness 0.1 mm). If the fittings are turned or have been removed, use new PTFE bond when reassembling. If not using new fittings clean the thread of the fittings from PTFE bond.

  • Page 51: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

    The declaration must arrive before the equipment. Enclose a second completed copy with the product. Remove all components from the device that are no original VACUUBRAND compo- nents. VACUUBRAND will not be responsible for lost or damaged components that are no original components.
  • Page 52 * Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main- tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. ☐...

  • Page 53: Manual For Motor

    page 53 of 68 Manual for motor Instructions manual Motor with integrated speed control ELNOR MOTORS NV De Costerstraat 45 T + 32 16 60 13 94 B 3150 Haacht F + 32 16 60 64 40 Belgium WWW.ELNOR.BE C U S T O M I S E D M O T O R S F O R Y O U R B U S I N E S S info@elnor.be Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.
  • Page 54 page 54 of 68 Instructions Manual Version of document ........................... 3 General information and objective ......................3 Installation and Storage ..........................3 Transporting, Installation, and Wiring ......................4 Precautions for Correct Use ........................4 Operation Stop Command .......................... 5 Product Disposal ............................5 Designated use and applicable certificates ....................

  • Page 55: Version Of Document

    page 55 of 68 Symbols, used in this document: Risk for damage or injury: Risk for electric shock: Hot surface: Risk for explosion: 1. Version of document 00: Initial version 2. General information and objective The operating instructions contain important information for operation and service. The operating instructions are written for all personnel who assemble, install and operate this product.

  • Page 56: Transporting, Installation, And Wiring

    page 56 of 68 4. Transporting, Installation, and Wiring Do not drop or apply strong impact on the product. Doing so may result in damaged parts or malfunction. Do not connect an AC power supply voltage to the control input/output terminals. Doing so might result in damage to the product.

  • Page 57: Operation Stop Command

    page 57 of 68 The motor may be equipped with an automatic reset thermal overload protection: Do not come close to the machine when the motor has stopped while functioning because the motor may abruptly start when stopped by an alarm. 6.

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty And Exclusion Of Liability

    page 58 of 68 10. Limited warranty and exclusion of liability In order to obtain fault-free operation, and to be able to claim any rights under limited warranty is that you strictly adhere to the information in these operating instructions. In order to ensure safe operation of this motor and to achieve the specified product performance, you must comply with these operating instructions.
  • Page 59 page 59 of 68 An example of the motor nameplate with connection diagram is given below: 22/04/2016 WWW.ELNOR.BE C U S T O M I S E D M O T O R S F O R Y O U R B U S I N E S S info@elnor.be Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.

  • Page 60: Ec Type Examination Certificate

    page 60 of 68 EC Type examination certificate Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 61 page 61 of 68 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 62 page 62 of 68 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 63 page 63 of 68 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 64 page 64 of 68 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...
  • Page 65 page 65 of 68 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016...

  • Page 66: Ec Declaration Of Conformity Of The Machinery

    Membranvakuumpumpe / Diaphragm vacuum pump / Pompe à membrane: Typ / Type / Type: MD 4C EX VARIO / MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK / MV 10C EX VARIO / MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK Artikelnummer / Order number / Numéro d‘article: 696936 / 696937 / 696946 / 696947...

  • Page 67: Declaration Of Incorporation Of The Machinery

    Membranvakuumpumpe / Diaphragm vacuum pump / Pompe à membrane: Typ / Type / Type: Typ / Type / Type: MD 4C EX VARIO / MD 4C EX VARIO + AK + EK / MV 10C EX VARIO / MV 10C EX VARIO + AK + EK Artikelnummer / Order number / Numéro d‘article: 696936 / 696937 / 696946 / 696947...
  • Page 68 T +49 9342 808-0 · F +49 9342 808-5555 info@vacuubrand.com · www.vacuubrand.com © 2016 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully...

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