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Buchi Vac V-511 Operating Instructions Manual

Buchi Vac V-511 Operating Instructions Manual

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BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513
Please read these operating instructions
carefully before using the BÜCHI Vac V-511/
512/513. Keep these instructions in the
proximity of the apparatus so that you can
consult them immediately whenever
necessary.
Chapter 2 contains important safety instruc-
tions. Read them carefully; they are essential
for the safe operation of the apparatus.
Technical changes may be made without prior notice. These
operating instructions may not, either wholly or in part, be re-
produced or rewritten by the use of electronic or optical sys-
tems, copied, or distributed without the express written per-
mission of the firm BÜCHI Labortechnik AG. All rights reserved.
Copyright © BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 1998, 2000, 2001

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    9.3 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) 9.4 Declaration of confirmity Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the BÜCHI Vac V-511/ 512/513. Keep these instructions in the proximity of the apparatus so that you can consult them immediately whenever necessary.

  • Page 2: Supplied Materials

    Power cable PNE, 1.5 m Type CH 10010 Type Shuko 10016 Type GB 17835 Type USA 10020 Type AUS 17836 Operating instructions German 96715 English 96716 French 96717 Italian 96718 Spanish 96719 Table 1: Contents of enclosed box Büchi Vac V-511...

  • Page 3: Büchi Vac V-512

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 1 Supplied Materials Büchi Vac V-512 Description Order No. Büchi Vac V-512 230 V 50 Hz 38662 Büchi Vac V-512 120 V 50/60 Hz 38664 Büchi Vac V-512 100 V 50/60 Hz 38665 Fig. 2: Vac V-512...

  • Page 4: Büchi Vac V-513

    1 Supplied Materials BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Büchi Vac V-513 Description Order No. Büchi Vac V-513 230 V 50 Hz 38666 Büchi Vac V-513 120 V 50/60 Hz 38668 Büchi Vac V-513 100 V 50/60 Hz 38669 Fig. 3: Vac V-513...

  • Page 5: Safety

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 2 Safety Safety The apparatus is built with state-of-the-art technology and according to recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, using this apparatus can lead to certain risks and dangers: • If the apparatus is not used according to these instructions.
  • Page 6 2 Safety BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Improper Use Any use of the apparatus other than those given above or any use of the apparatus which is not in accordance with the technical data shall be regarded as a misuse. The operator bears the sole responsibility for any and all damage which may result from such misuse.
  • Page 7 BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 2 Safety Modifications Modifications of the apparatus or of spare parts or of acces- sories as well as the use of spare parts or accessories other than those mentioned in these operating instructions is allowed only with the prior written permission of BÜCHI Labortechnik Responsibility of the Operator The operator is responsible for the instruction of his personnel.

  • Page 8: Function

    ( redistillation!) • Automatic continued distillation until completion of a distil- lation which has been started manually (e.g., with a mixture of problematic solvent mixtures) Büchi Vac V-511 Additional condenser Collecting tank Main switch Fig. 4: Vac V-511...
  • Page 9 BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 3 Function Büchi Vac V-512 Main switch Vacuum Controller V-800 Fig. 5: Vac V-512 Büchi Vac V-513 Additional condenser Collecting tank Main switch Vacuum Controller V-800 Fig. 6: Vac V-513...

  • Page 10: Beginning Operation

    4 Beginning Operation BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Beginning Operation General Please check all parts for damage when unpacking. It is impor- tant that any transport damage be discovered when the parts are unpacked. If necessary, a record of the condition of the parts should be made immediately (report to postal service, railway service, or shipping company).

  • Page 11: Installation

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 4 Beginning Operation Installation 4.2.1 Glass Parts Collecting tank Screw on the collecting tank securely by turning it clockwise a quarter-turn. The vacuum system must never be operated without a collect- ing tank as solvent vapors could otherwise collect in the appa- ratus.
  • Page 12 4 Beginning Operation BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Connections to a Rotavapor Fig. 9: Installation diagram 1 Control cable V-800 to pump Cooling water valve on the "CW" connection Cooling water inlet (CW in) Cooling water outlet to Rotavapor (CW out) Cooling water outlet from Rotavapor...
  • Page 13 BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 4 Beginning Operation Connection to a second Rotavapor V.Contr. Pump V.Contr. Fig. 10: Installation diagram 2 Electrical connections Vacuum hoses...

  • Page 14: Operation

    5 Operation BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Operation Please be sure that the apparatus has been properly installed according to the instructions in Chapter 4, Beginning Opera- tion. Vacuum Systems Main switch vacuum system Vacuum Controller V-800 (only for V-512 and V-513) Additional condenser (only for V-511 and V-513) Fig.
  • Page 15 BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 5 Operation Cooling water inlet Cooling water outlet Exhaust hose Control connection Power connection Allen wrench Connection to pump outlet Fig. 13: Back of Vac V-513 Removing valve unit, collecting tank and condenser Turn off the apparatus before beginning work.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    5 Operation BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Correction No display on Vacuum Controller Apparatus is not connected Turn on all power switches Check all power connections Check fuse on V-800 Frequent operation of the valve The system has a leak...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 6 Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Valve head If the end vacuum of the pump can not be reached the problem is often caused by stuck valve plates. To clean them do the following steps: 1) remove all of the connections to the pump and the sound...

  • Page 18: Removal And Assembly Of The Pump Heads, Valve Heads And Diaphragms

    6 Maintenance BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Removal and Assembly of the Pump Heads, Valve Heads and Diaphragms Under conditions of normal usage, the diaphragms and the valve plates will rarely require replacement. If the benchmarks of the function checkup (6.1) are not met, the pump heads, diaphragms, and valve heads should be cleaned.
  • Page 19 BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 6 Maintenance Removal and cleaning of valve head 1. Release both of the black hose couplings GL-14 between the pump heads. 2. Using the allen wrench provided, loosen crosswise with a quarter-turn each and remove the 4 screws on the valve head top.
  • Page 20 6 Maintenance BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Replacement of the pump head and assembling 1. Before replacing the valve head check if the valves are not stuck together by holding the head between two fingers. You should hear a soft clicking while shaking it carefully.

  • Page 21: Function Control

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 6 Maintenance 5. Now connect the connecting hose, tighten the hose con- nections, and then assemble the second pump head the same way as the first one. 6. If the vacuum is not achieved, it may be necessary to replace or clean the valve head seals.

  • Page 22: Customer Service

    6 Maintenance BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Customer Service Work on or in the apparatus may be carried out only by au- thorized service personnel. These are people with sound tech- nical vocational training and knowledge of the risks which re- sult when safety measures are disregarded. BÜCHI customer service offices have service manuals specific to the various apparatus;...

  • Page 23: Shutting Down

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 7 Shutting Down Shutting Down Before the apparatus can be moved, the power cable must be disconnected and all hoses taken off. Storage/Transport Clean the apparatus thoroughly (see 6.1). Any chemicals re- maining in the apparatus must be removed completely and the glass parts must be washed.

  • Page 24: Spare Parts And Accessories

    8 Spare parts and Accessories BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Spare parts and Accessories Only original spare parts and accessories from BÜCHI guaran- 37966 tee that the apparatus will function properly and safely. Spare parts and accessories from other manufacturers may be used only with the express permission of BÜCHI AG.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 8 Spare parts and Accessories 40736 (230V) 37775 40737 (120V) 37916 38000 37872 37873 36709 37949 38005 Fig. 17: Spare parts 2 Accessories Description Order No. Adapter cable for Vacuubrand 38014 Vacuum Controller CVC2 Adapter cable for MLT (PVK) Vacuum...

  • Page 26: Appendix

    9 Appendix BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 Appendix Technical data Device Measurements (width x depth x height) 230 x 470 x 393 mm Weight 14-17 kg Voltage 220 VAC 60 Hz, +/-10 % 230 VAC 50 Hz, +/-10 % 120 VAC 50/60 Hz, +/-10 %...

  • Page 27: Materials Used

    BÜCHI Vac V-511/512/513 9 Appendix Materials used Description Materials Material code Pump heads Glass 3.3 borosilicate Condenser Glass 3.3 borosilicate Collecting tank Glass 3.3 borosilicate Woulff-bottle Glass 3.3 borosilicate System housing Pump housing Aluminum Pump cover Diaphragms PTFE/Rubber Valve plates...

  • Page 28: Fcc Requirements (For Usa And Canada)

    Postfach, CH-9230 Flawil Switzerland do hereby declare on our responsibility that the product: BÜCHI VAC V-511 / V-512 / V-513 which is the object of this certification, is in accordance with the following norms: EN 61010-1:1993 (~ IEC 1010-1, VDE 0411-1)

This manual is also suitable for:

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