Table Of Contents - Edwards RV3 Instruction Manual

Contents
Section
1 Introduction .......................................................................................1
1.1 Scope and definitions ................................................................................................... 1
1.2 ATEX directive implications ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Description ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Performance modes and controls ..................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 Mode selector ............................................................................................................ 4
1.4.2 Gas-ballast control ...................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Construction .............................................................................................................. 5
2 Technical data ....................................................................................7
2.1 Operating and storage conditions ..................................................................................... 7
2.2 Performance .............................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 General .................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Performance characteristics ..........................................................................................11
2.3 Mechanical data .........................................................................................................12
2.4 Noise and vibration data ...............................................................................................12
2.5 Lubrication data ........................................................................................................12
2.6 Electrical data: single-phase pumps .................................................................................14
2.6.1 Electrical cables ........................................................................................................14
2.7 Electrical data: three-phase pumps .................................................................................15
3 Installation ....................................................................................... 17
3.1 Safety .....................................................................................................................17
3.2 System design considerations .........................................................................................17
3.3 Unpack and inspect .....................................................................................................18
3.4 Locate the pump ........................................................................................................18
3.5 Fill the pump with oil ..................................................................................................18
3.6 Electrical installation: single-phase pumps .........................................................................19
3.6.1 Check and configure the motor .......................................................................................19
3.6.2 Connect the pump to the electrical supply .........................................................................19
3.6.3 Check the direction of rotation .......................................................................................19
3.7 Electrical installation: three-phase pumps .........................................................................21
3.7.1 Check and configure the motor .......................................................................................21
3.7.2 Connect the pump to the local electrical supply ..................................................................21
3.7.3 Check the direction of rotation .......................................................................................23
3.8 Inlet and outlet connections ..........................................................................................23
3.9 Leak-test the system ...................................................................................................24
4 Operation ........................................................................................ 25
4.1 ATEX directive implications ...........................................................................................25
4.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................25
4.1.2 Flammable/pyrophoric materials ....................................................................................25
4.1.3 Gas purges ...............................................................................................................26
4.2 How to use the pump controls ........................................................................................26
4.2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................26
4.2.2 Mode selector ...........................................................................................................27
4.2.3 Gas-ballast control .....................................................................................................27
4.3 Start-up procedure .....................................................................................................28
4.4 To achieve ultimate vacuum ..........................................................................................28
4.5 To pump condensable vapours ........................................................................................29
4.6 To decontaminate the oil ..............................................................................................29
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