Introduction Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards MSeal Booster Pumps and Process Isolation Booster Pumps (referred to as "booster pump" or "pump" throughout the remainder of the manual). You must use the booster pump as specified in this manual. Read this manual before you install or use the booster pump.
These features provide for ease of maintenance and improve reliability. The pump identification plate provides specific details about the pump, including: pump type; part number and serial number; and so on. We recommend that you have this information available when you contact Edwards for advice, parts or service.
Edwards can recommend cut-in and operation limits when supplied with chamber size, backing pump and gas load information. The first limit reached during operation is the limiting factor. Control devices such as timers and pressure and temperature switches may be required to properly control the operation of the booster pumps.
The booster pumps have been designed to withstand loading from standard V-belts, for standard operation from 800 to 3600 r min-1 (r.p.m.). The loads induced into the drive shaft depend on the power applied to the shaft. Edwards specifies a minimum pulley diameter for the drive shaft based on motor power. You must never use a pulley with a smaller diameter than those specified in this manual.
Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump oil and the products processed by the pumping system. Consult Edwards publication P400-40-100 (Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety - chemical and industrial systems) before you install and use the booster pump to process hazardous or flammable materials.
You must be able to purge the pumping system with an inert gas when you shut down the pumping system, to dilute dangerous gases to safe concentrations. Contact Edwards or your supplier if you are in doubt. If the booster pump is to be fitted in a new system, ensure that all preliminary pipelines have been installed and that a suitable base for the booster pump has been prepared before you start installation.
Conductance-check the pipelines to ensure that the pumping speed of the system will not be decreased. Do not install restrictive pipelines or valves in the exhaust pipeline; these may cause the exhaust pressure to exceed atmospheric pressure. If necessary, consult Edwards for advice and assistance when you need to size long lengths of pipelines.
Ensure that the vacuum system and connecting pipelines are clean and free of weld splatter, dirt or grit. Edwards recommends that you install inlet filters and traps, to prevent entry of foreign matter. If you use inlet filters and traps, we recommend that you change the pump oil more frequently.
Belt axial load should be less than 890 N (200 lb). Table 12 shows the minimum permissible pulley diameters. Contact Edwards for advice if you want to use a motor with a power rating which exceeds 30 kW (40 h.p.). Obey all of the safety precautions outlined in Section 3.1...
Direct drive booster pumps are supplied with the motor coupling already set. Recheck the alignment before initial operation. Values listed below are for L190 couplings. Contact Edwards for advice on other coupling sizes. Check the condition of the coupling spider every 2000 hours.
PFPE (Fomblin) oil, you cannot simply flush the pump with new PFPE oil. You must return the pump to a Edwards Service Centre for overhaul and cleaning by qualified Edwards service engineers. The change in oil type requires a complete strip-down of the pump, and thorough cleaning of all parts, so that all traces of hydrocarbon oil are removed.
We recommend that you return oxygen service booster pumps to a Edwards Service Centre if major repairs are needed. Minor repairs can be made in the field. Because of the possibility of a dangerous reaction to dirt and chemical compositions in an oxygen rich environment, absolute cleanliness of parts, tools, wipers and technician hands and clothes is required.
Control devices may include temperature switches and pressure switches. If the necessary control and safety devices are not installed, this may invalidate any Edwards warranty, and can result in serious injury or death, and damage to the equipment.
Fluorinated materials in the booster pump include oils, greases and seals. The booster pump may have overheated if it was misused, if it malfunctioned, or if it was in a fire. Edwards Material Safety Data Sheets for fluorinated materials used in the booster pump are available on request: contact your supplier or Edwards.
PFPE (Fomblin) oil, you cannot simply flush the pump with new PFPE oil. You must return the pump to a Edwards Service Centre for overhaul and cleaning by qualified Edwards service engineers. The change in oil type requires a complete strip-down of the pump, and thorough cleaning of all parts, so that all traces of hydrocarbon oil are removed.
4. Use a dial indicator on the shaft to determine the end play. Total end play must be less than 0.12 mm (0.005 inch): If the end play is not excessive, continue at Step 5. If the end play is excessive, contact your supplier or Edwards to arrange for a rebuild of the pump. 5. Refit the safety guards. 5.10 Clean the motor and drive 1.
3. Disconnect the pump from the electrical supply and vacuum system. 4. Disassemble, clean and reassemble the pump. (Where necessary, contact your supplier or Edwards for advice.) 5. Place and secure protective covers on the inlet and outlet (exhaust) ports.
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 ...
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