Safety Prior to handling the machine, this instruction manual should be read and understood. If anything needs to be clarified, please contact your Busch representative. Read this manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. This instruction manual remains valid as long as the customer does not change anything on the product.
Conveying of other media leads to an increased thermal and/or mechanical load on the machine and is permissible only after a consultation with Busch. The machine is intended for the placement in a non-potentially explosive environment. The machine is capable of maintaining ultimate pressure, see Technical Data [► 23].
3 | Transport 2.4 Optional Accessories 2.4.1 Inlet Filter The inlet filter protects the machine against dust and other solids in the process gas. The inlet filter is available with a paper or polyester cartridge. 2.4.2 Air-cooled Motor An air-cooled motor can be provided instead of the standard water-cooled motor. 2.4.3 Temperature Switch The temperature switch monitors the oil temperature of the machine.
Storage | 4 Machine weight: see the technical data or the nameplate (NP) WARNING Lifting the machine using the motor eye bolt. Risk of severe injury! • Do not lift the machine using the eye bolt fitted to the motor. Only lift the machine as previously shown.
If the machine is installed at an altitude greater than 1000 meters above sea level: • Contact your Busch representative, the motor should be derated or the ambient temperature limited.
Depending on the specific order, other connection dimensions may apply. If the machine is used as part of a vacuum system: • Busch recommends the installation of an isolation valve in order to prevent the oil from flowing back to the vacuum system.
5 | Installation 5.2.3 Cooling Water Connection Water-cooled motor version Air-cooled motor version (Standard) (Optional) Cooling water inlet Cooling water outlet Water-oil heat exchanger • Connect the cooling water connections (CWI / CWO) to the water supply. Connection size: – 19 mm hose (CWI / CWO) •...
• Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. • Make sure that the motor of the machine will not be affected by electric or electro- magnetic disturbance from the mains; if necessary seek advice from Busch. • Connect the protective earth conductor.
5 | Installation • Electrically connect the motor. NOTICE Incorrect connection. Risk of damage to the motor! • The wiring diagrams given below are typical. Check the inside of the terminal box for motor connection instructions/diagrams. 5.4.1 Wiring Diagram Three-Phase Motor Delta connection (low voltage): Star connection (high voltage): Double star connection, multi-voltage...
• Switch any two of the motor phase wires. 5.5 Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE In order to prevent potential nuisance alarms, Busch recommends that the control system is configured with a time delay of at least 10 seconds. 5.5.1 Wiring Diagram Temperature Switch (Optional) Part no.: 0651 563 747...
• Measure the motor current and record it as reference for future maintenance and troubleshooting work. 6.1 Conveying Condensable Vapours Water vapour within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapours are to be conveyed: 14 / 28 0870564399_RAH200-300A_A0003_IM_en...
Maintenance | 7 START • Open the inlet valve 30 minutes 30 minutes Close the gas ballast Warm up the Open the gas ballast • Perform the process valve* machine valve* (GB) • Close the inlet valve * may be considered as optional on certain products Maintenance WARNING Machines contaminated with hazardous material.
• Contact Busch for an inspection. Every 5 years If required, overhaul the machine. * Shorten the interval when using mineral oil, contact Busch Service 7.2 Oil Level Inspection • Shut down the machine. • When the machine is stopped, wait 1 minute before checking the oil level.
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Maintenance | 7 1x o-ring, part no.: Drain pan 0486 000 505 Busch genuine spare parts 1x oil filter (OF), part no.: 0531 000 001 Oil filter wrench 0870564399_RAH200-300A_A0003_IM_en 17 / 28...
• Decontaminate the machine as well as possible and state the contamination status in a ‘Declaration of Contamination’. Busch will only accept machines that come with a completely filled in and legally binding signed ‘Declaration of Contamination’. (Form downloadable from www.buschvacuum.com)
Use of non-Busch genuine spare parts. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • The exclusive use of Busch genuine spare parts and consumables is recommended for the proper function of the machine and for granting of warranty. Spare parts kit Description Part no.
The inlet filter cartridge (op- • Replace the inlet filter tional) is partially clogged. cartridge. Internal parts are worn or • Repair the machine (con- damaged. tact Busch). The machine runs very nois- Worn coupling (CPL). • Replace the coupling ily. (CPL). Stuck vanes.
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(EF). The oil is black. Oil change intervals are too • Flush the machine (con- long. tact Busch). The inlet filter (optional) is • Replace the inlet filter. defective. The machine runs too hot. • See problem "The ma- chine runs too hot".
Technical Data | 12 12 Technical Data RAH 200 A RAH 300 A Nominal pumping speed m³/h (50Hz) Ultimate pressure hPa (mbar) abs. See nameplate (NP) Nominal motor rating (50Hz) Nominal motor speed 1500 (50Hz) Noise level (EN ISO 2151) dB(A) (50Hz) Water vapour tolerance max.
This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.