Summary of Contents for vacuubrand BioChem-VacuuCenter BVC 21
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page 1 of 27 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use BVC 21 BVC 01 BioChem-VacuuCenter 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.: 999054 / 15/12/2009...
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2 of 27 Dear customer, Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps should support you for a long time without trouble and with maximal power. Thanks to our long practical experience we have much information how you could ensure powerful application and personal safety. Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your pump.
page 3 of 27 Contents Safety information! ....................4 Technical data......................8 Use and operation ....................12 Accessories - spare parts ..................16 Troubleshooting ...................... 17 Replacing diaphragms and valves ................ 18 Assembling of components ................... 22 Cleaning and decontaminating ................23 Notes on return to the factory ................24 Health and safety clearance form ................25 Attention! Important notes! Not permitted! Misuse may cause damage.
page 4 of 27 Safety information! Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep them. Inspect the equipment. If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three days;...
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page 5 of 27 ☞ If the equipment is brought from cold environment into a room for operation, allow the equipment to warm up (pay attention to water condensation on cold surfaces). ☞ Make sure ventilation is adequate if pump is installed in a housing or if ambient temperature is elevated.
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page 6 of 27 The pumps are not suitable to pump unstable substances and substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to elevated temperatures without air. The pumps are not suitable to pump self inflammable substances, substances which are inflammable without air and explosive substances.
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page 7 of 27 Notes concerning the sterilization of wetted parts (see ”Technical data”) see section ”Cleaning and decontaminating”. ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ It is the user´s responsibility to ensure effective sterilization. The A-weighted emission sound pressure level of the pump does not exceed 70 dB(A). Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 with standard silencer or exhaust tube at outlet.
page 8 of 27 Technical data i t l e l l l l i µ l i f ® µ l l a pump with dual range motor 100-120/200-230 V 50/60 Hz We reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice! Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.
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page 9 of 27 n i l n i l t l i c i l We reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice! 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.
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10 of 27 BioChem-VacuuCenter BVC 21 fig.: BVC 21 230 V 50/60 Hz connecting tube filter coupling inlet diaphragm pump with coupling (double sided sealed if removed) blind cap (for further connections) screw cap diaphragm pump collecting bottle outlet...
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page 11 of 27 BioChem-VacuuCenter BVC 01 connecting tube filter blind cap (for further connections) coupling (connection VHC) screw cap collecting bottle inlet isolation valve with pressure coupling (double sidedly control device sealed if removed) solenoid operated hose nozzle isolation valve (connection to vacuum supply) ➨...
page 12 of 27 Use and operation Installation: ☞ Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C ➨ Remove the protective foils from the fittings at the flask head and the protective covers from the inlet of the diaphragm pump or the solenoid operated valve. ➨...
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page 13 of 27 The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding. ☞ Manual reset is necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment from mains. Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump. Identify cause of failure and eliminate.
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page 14 of 27 VacuuHandControl VHC The instrument allows the aspiration of excess liquids. The VHC is supplied completely with three different adapters (included in delivery) to hold with pasteur pipettes, capillaries and pipette tips (100 µl). Before aspiration: Push back the locking ring from the control button. Choose the appropriate adapter and carefully insert the pipette into the adapter.
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page 15 of 27 The hydrophobic filter retains water and aqueous solutions also in the form of aerosols. When using solvents or due to evapora- tion of water, condensate may be recovered in the catchpot. ☞ Remove joint clip and catchpot and drain condensate in case. catchpot Important: Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of solvents.
page 18 of 27 Replacing diaphragms and valves All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long-life lubricant. Under normal oper- ating conditions, the pump is maintenance free. The valves and the diaphragms are wear parts. If the rated ultimate vacuum is no longer achieved or in case of increased noise level, the pump interior, the diaphragms and the valves must be cleaned and the diaphragms and valves must be checked for cracks or other damage.
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page 19 of 27 Cleaning and inspecting the pump head: ➨ Use open-ended wrench w/f 17, remove the screw-in fittings together with the hose from the pump heads. ➨ To check the valves use hex key size 5 to remove four socket- head screws from pump head and remove housing cover with head cover and valves.
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Optimum torque for the diaphragm support disc: 6 Nm. ☞ The optimum torque is achieved if the pointer in the handle of the VACUUBRAND face wrench shows to the longer mark- ing line. Assembling pump head: ➨ By turning eccentric bushing (front of connecting rod), bring connecting rod into a position in which diaphragm is in con- tact with housing and centred with respect to bore.
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page 21 of 27 Reassemble in reverse order. ➨ Install head cover, valves and housing cover. ☞ Make sure that the valves are correctly seated: Valves at the outlet with round centred opening under valve, valves at the inlet with kidney-shaped opening beside valve. ➨...
page 22 of 27 Assembling of components Replacing the aspiration tube at the VHC: Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube, risk of contamination! Remove adapter from the fixing clip. While pressing the control button, pull out the aspiration tube. Assembling new aspiration tube: While pressing the control button, insert the new aspiration tube between thumb wheel and roller.
page 23 of 27 Cleaning and decontaminating Autoclaving: The aspiration tube and the pipettes of the VacuuHandControl VHC, the collecting bottle with bottle head and screw cap and the filter are designated for steam sterilisation at 121°C and 2 bar absolute (1 bar overpressure).
page 24 of 27 Notes on return to the factory Repair - return - DKD calibration Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of danger- ous goods, occupational health and safety regulations and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste require that for all pumps and other products the “Health and safety clearance form“...
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