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1 of 70 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use ME 16 NT - MD 12 NT - MV 10 NT Diaphragm pumps...
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2 of 70 Dear customer, Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are designed to provide you with many years of trouble-free service with optimal performance. Our many years of practical experience allow us to provide a wealth of application and safety information. Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your pump.
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page 3 of 70 Achtung: Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung ist nicht in allen EU-Sprachen verfügbar. Der Anwender darf die beschriebenen Geräte nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er die vorliegende Anleitung versteht oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der voll- ständigen Anleitung vorliegen hat. Die Betriebsanleitung muss vor Inbetriebnahme der Geräte vollständig gelesen und verstanden werden, und alle geforderten Maß- nahmen müssen eingehalten werden.
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page 4 of 70 Bemærk: Denne manual foreligger ikke på alle EU sprog. Brugeren må ikke be- tjene apparatet hvis manualen ikke er forstået. I det tilfælde skal en teknisk korrekt oversættelse af hele manual stilles til rådighed. Manual skal være gennemlæst og forstået før apparatet betjenes og alle nødvendige forholdsregler skal tages.
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page 5 of 70 Figyelem! Ez a kezelési utasítás nem áll rendelkezésre az EU összes nyelvén. Ha a felhasználó nem érti jelen használati utasítás szövegét, nem üzemeltetheti a készüléket. Ez esetben a teljes gépkönyv fordításáról gondoskodni kell. Üzembe helyezés előtt a kezelőnek végig kell olvasnia, meg kell értenie azt, továbbá az üzemeltetéshez szükséges összes mérést el kell végeznie.
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page 6 of 70 Attentie: Deze gebruiksaanwijzing is niet in alle talen van de EU verkrijgbaar. De gebruiker moet niet met dit apparaat gaan werken als voor hem/haar de gebruiks- aanwijzing niet voldoende duidelijk is. Bij gebruik van deze apparatuur is het nood- zakelijk een technisch correcte vertaling van de complete gebruiksaanwijzing te hebben.
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page 7 of 70 Varning: Denna instruktion är inte tillgänglig på alla språk inom EU. Användaren får inte starta utrustningen om hon/han inte förstår denna instruktion. Om så är fallet måste en tekniskt korrekt instruktion göras tillgänglig. Instruktionen måste läsas och förstås helt före utrustningen tas i drift och nödvändiga åtgärder göres.
page 8 of 70 Contents Safety information! ............. 9 Important information! ................. 9 General information ................11 Intended use..................11 Setting up and installing the equipment ..........12 Ambient conditions ................14 Operating conditions ................. 15 Safety during operation ..............16 Maintenance and repair..............19 Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX) .....
Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
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page 10 of 70 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result 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 of 70 General information Remove all packing material from the packing box. Re- NOTICE move the product from its packing-box and retain all pack- aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re- move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet ports and retain for future use.
page 12 of 70 + Do not use the pump to generate pressure. + The pumps are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between +50°F and +104°F (+10°C and +40°C). Periodically check maximum tempera- tures if installing the pump in a cabinet or a housing. Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recom- mended operating temperature.
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page 13 of 70 + Due to the high compression ratio, the pump may gen- erate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure com- patibility with system components (e.g., exhaust pipe- line or exhaust valve) at the outlet. + Do not permit any uncontrolled pressurizing. Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked.
page 14 of 70 • Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate to be sure that the power source and the equipment match in voltage, phase, and frequency. Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recommend- NOTICE ed operating temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 2 in (5 cm) between the cooling fan and surrounding items (e.g., housing, walls, etc.), or else install an external au- tomatic ventilation system.
page 15 of 70 • Adopt suitable measures in case of differences from recommended conditions, e.g., using the equipment outdoors, installation in higher altitudes, conductive pollution or external condensation on the pump. • Do not operate this product near flames. To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in com- NOTICE pliance with the requirements of the applicable EC-direc-...
page 16 of 70 - substances which react explosively when being ex- posed to elevated temperatures without air, - substances subject to auto-ignition, - substances which are inflammable without air - explosive substances. ➨ The pumps are not approved for operation below ground.
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page 17 of 70 of such substances from the pump outlet, install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment. ➨ You must take suitable precautions to prevent any for- mation of explosive mixtures in the pump chamber or at the outlet of the pump.
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page 18 of 70 + Interruption of the pump (e.g., due to power failure), failure of connected components or of parts of the sup- ply, or change in parameters must not be allowed to lead to dangerous conditions. In case of a diaphragm failure or in case of a leak in the manifold, pumped substances might be released into the environment or into the pump housing or motor.
For details and for the online ”Instructions for repair” man- ual see www.vacuubrand.com. In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typi- cal durability of 40000 h.
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page 20 of 70 + Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred. Use appropriate protective clothing, safety goggles and protective gloves. + Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. + Never operate a defective or damaged pump. + Check every motor capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its time in operation.
The overall category of the equipment depends on the connected com- ponents. If the connected components do not comply with the classifi- cation of the VACUUBRAND equipment, the specified category of the VACUUBRAND equipment is no longer valid. Vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges in category 3 are intended for con- nection to equipment in which during normal operation explosive atmo- spheres caused by gases, vapors or mists normally don’t occur;...
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page 22 of 70 The pumps are marked with ”X” (according to EN 13463-1), i.e., restric- tions of the operation conditions: • The equipment is designated for a low degree of mechanical stress and has to be installed in a way so that it cannot be damaged from outside.
page 23 of 70 Technical data General technical data valid for all pumps Maximum permissible inlet pressure (absolute) (bar) (1.1) Maximum permissible outlet pressure (absolute) (bar) (1.1) Maximum pressure difference between inlet and outlet (bar) (1.1) Permissible ambient temperature °F 14 to 140 / 50 to 104 storage / operation (°C)
24 of 70 Type ME 16 NT MD 12 NT Maximum pumping speed 9.7 / 10.8 7.1 / 7.8 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360) (16.4 / 18.4) (12.1/ 13.3) Torr Ultimate vacuum (absolute) (mbar) (70) Maximum rated current at: 100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz,...
page 27 of 70 Use and operation Installation Remove the product from its packing-box. Read the document ”Safety information for Safety information for vacuum equipment vacuum equipment” and observe the in- structions contained therein! Sicherheitshinweise für Vakuumgeräte Safety information for vacuum equipment Avis de sécurité...
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page 28 of 70 • Reduce the transmission of vibration. Pre- vent mechanical load due to rigid pipelines. Insert elastic hoses or flexible elements as couplings between the pump and rigid pipes. Note: Flexible elements will compress or flatten when evacuated if not designed for use under vacuum.
page 29 of 70 + Particles and dust must not be aspirated. If necessary, you must install appropriate filters. You must ensure their suitability concerning gas flow, chemical resis- tance and resistance to clogging prior to use. • A power failure may cause accidental ventilation of the pump.
page 30 of 70 outlet tubing must be at least the size of the pump’s exhaust connection. • Reduce the transmission of vibration. Prevent mechan- ical load due to rigid pipelines. Insert elastic hoses or flexible elements as couplings between the pump and rigid pipes.
page 31 of 70 During operation ➨ Vent and dispose of potentially dangerous gases or vapors at the outlet of the pump appropriately. + Due to the high compression ratio, the pump might generate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure compatibility with system components (e.g., exhaust tubing or exhaust valve) at the outlet.
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page 32 of 70 Do not start the pump if the pressure difference between NOTICE inlet and outlet ports exceeds max. 16.0 psi (1.1 bar). Attempts to start the pump at higher pressure difference may cause stalling and damage of the motor. Prevent internal condensation, transfer of liq- condensate / dust uids or dust.
page 33 of 70 A warm up period (approximately 15 min.) is required to ensure that the rated ultimate vac- O ➨ I uum and pumping speed are attained. ✔ ✔ Torr/mbar ~15min Shutdown & storage The pump can be switched off under vacuum. Short-term: Condensate? - Has the pump been exposed to conden-...
® automatic control module VCL-B 11 ............677209 On this page we offer only a small selection of VACUU•LAN options. Please contact VACUUBRAND for further ® information. Listed modules are designed for surface-mounted installation. Different catalog numbers are used for modules designed for flush-mounting with concealed tubing.
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Spare parts: Device fuse (slow blow fuse 8A 250V) ............612374 Silencer G 1/2” .....................642473 Set of seals for ME 16 NT (diaphragms and valves) ........696819 Set of seals for MD 12 NT, MV 10 NT (diaphragms, valves and O-rings) ..............696827...
page 36 of 70 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump does not ➨ Electrical power cord ✔ Plug in power cord. start or stops im- not plugged in, electri- Check fuse. mediately. cal supply failure? ➨ Device fuse blown? ✔...
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page 37 of 70 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump too noisy. ➨ Atmospheric or high ✔ Connect hose or silencer pressure at the pump to pump outlet. Be careful inlet? not to cause outlet over- pressure, especially with condensable vapors. ➨...
page 38 of 70 Replacing the device fuse ➨ Switch off the pump. ➨ Disconnect the electrical power cord before remov- ing the fuse holder. Identify and eliminate the cause of failure before switch- ing on the pump again. fuse holder ➨...
page 39 of 70 Replacing diaphragms and valves + Please read section ”Replacing diaphragms and valves” com- pletely before starting maintenance. The pictures may show other versions of pumps. This does not change the method of replacing diaphragms and valves. ➨...
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- Regular maintenance will improve the lifetime of the pump and also protect both users and the environment. Set of seals for ME 16 NT (diaphragms and valves) ........696819 Set of seals for MD 12 NT, MV 10 NT (diaphragms, valves and O-rings)..696827 16 x O-ring 28 x 1.5 (MD 12 NT / MV 10 NT) ..........637090...
page 45 of 70 Checking diaphragms and valves Position Component Position Component Housing cover Diaphragm support disc Fitting Washers O-rings Housing Valves Connecting rod Head cover Distributor Hose clip Diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw PTFE tube Diaphragm...
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page 58 of 70 + Do not operate the pump without pump housing! Danger due to freely rotating fan! Risk of overheating due to missing cooling air guide.
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page 63 of 70 Checking the ultimate vacuum ➨ A fter any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance) the ultimate vacuum of the pump has to be checked. Only if the pump achieves its specified ultimate vacuum, the pump’s leak rate is low enough to ensure that no explosive atmospheres will occur in the inte- rior of the equipment.
page 64 of 70 Notes on return to the factory Repair - return - DAkkS calibration NOTICE Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations re- garding the handling of dangerous 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“, see pg.
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page 65 of 70 We submit repair quotations only on request and always at the customer’s expense. If an order is placed, the costs incurred for problem diagnosis are offset from the costs for repair or from the purchase price, if the customer pre- fers to buy a new product instead of repairing the defec- tive one.
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page 66 of 70 Scrapping and waste disposal: Dispose of the equipment and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements. Particular care must be taken with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous substances from your processes.
67 of 70 Warranty VACUUBRAND shall be liable for insuring that this prod- uct, including any agreed installation, has been free of de- fects at the time of the transfer of risk. VACUUBRAND shall not be liable for the consequences...
By our signature below, we acknowledge that we accept liability for any damage caused by providing in- complete or incorrect information and that we shall indemnify VACUUBRAND from any claims as regards damages from third parties. We are aware that as expressed in § 823 BGB (Public Law Code of Ger- many) we are directly liable for injuries or damages suffered by third parties, particularly VACUUBRAND employees occupied with handling/repairing the product.
Par la présente, le fabricant déclare, que la machine est conforme à directive 2006/42/CE. Membranvakuumpumpe / Diaphragm vacuum pump / Pompe à membrane: Typ / Type / Type: ME 16 NT / MD 12 NT / MV 10 NT Artikelnummer / Order number / Numéro d‘article: 741000, 741002 / 743000, 743001, 743002 / 744000 Seriennummer / Serial number / Numéro de série: Siehe Typenschild / See rating plate / Voir...
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