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.
(volume content greater than 21% and up to 100%). 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.
2 | Product Description 2.4 Standard Features 2.4.1 Water Cooling The machine is cooled by a cooling liquid circuit in the cylinder cover and cylinder. The cooling liquid pump (CLP) allows a recirculating flow in the cooling liquid chamber. The cooling liquid is cooled by a plate heat exchanger (PHE) which must be connected to the water main.
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! • Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. NOTICE In case the machine is already filled with oil. Tilting a machine that is already filled with oil can cause large quantities of oil to in- gress into the cylinder.
5 | Installation Installation WARNING Lack of oxygen regulation knowledge. Risk of fire! • Installation, commissioning and maintenance must only be carried out by qualified personnel who are informed about the applicable safety regulations and trained in the handling of oxygen. •...
• Install a suitable filter (5 micron or less) upstream from the machine. Connection size: – G2 If the machine is used as part of a vacuum system: • Busch recommends the installation of an isolation valve in order to prevent the machine from turning backwards. 0870573767_NC0400B_O2_WCV_-0001_IM_en 9 / 36...
5 | Installation 5.2.2 Discharge Connection Connection size: – R3 • Make sure that the discharged gas will flow without obstruction. Do not shut off or throttle the discharge line or use it as a pressurised air source. • Make sure that the counter pressure (also termed back pressure) at the discharge con- nection (OUT) does not exceed the maximum allowable discharge pressure, see Tech- nical Data [► 30].
5.3 Filling Oil WARNING Fill the machine with wrong oil type. Risk of fire! • Only use oil approved by Busch and suitable for oxygen application, see Oil [► 30]. NOTICE Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! •...
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Last oil change __ / __ / ____ Oil type see nameplate Change interval see instruction manual If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: • Order it from your Busch representative. 12 / 36 0870573767_NC0400B_O2_WCV_-0001_IM_en...
Installation | 5 5.4 Filling Cooling Liquid The machine is already dispatched with cooling liquid. If it is not the case: • Fill in the machine with cooling liquid according to the following procedure. For cooling liquid type and cooling liquid capacity see Technical Data [► 30] and Cooling Liquid [► 30].
• 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 power supply and the earth connection to the terminal box (PTB), see...
If there is a suspicion that the machine or the oil is contaminated with organic material: • The machine must be removed from service and cleaned by specialists (contact your Busch representative). NOTICE The machine can be shipped without oil.
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6 | Commissioning NOTICE Lubricating a dry running machine (compression chamber). Risk of damage to the machine! • Do not lubricate the compression chamber of the machine with oil or grease. CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C.
Commissioning | 6 6.1 Conveying Condensable Vapours The machine, equipped either with a gas ballast valve or a dilution gas system, is suitable for the conveyance of condensable vapours within the gas flow. If condensable vapours are to be conveyed: START •...
• The machine must be removed from service and cleaned by specialists (contact your Busch representative). WARNING Use of non-Busch genuine spare parts. Risk of fire! • Only use Busch spare parts approved by Busch and suitable for oxygen application. WARNING Machines contaminated with hazardous material. Risk of poisoning! Risk of infection! If the machine is contaminated with hazardous material: •...
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Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! • Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. • Shut down the machine and lock against inadvertent start up. • Turn off the water supply.
• Check the cooling liquid level, see Cooling Liquid Level Inspection [► 21]. • Check the machine for oil leaks - in case of leaks have the machine repaired (contact Busch). Yearly • Carry out a visual inspection and clean the machine from dust and dirt.
7.3 Cooling Liquid Level Inspection • Shut down the machine. • Fill up if necessary, see Filling Cooling Liquid [► 13]. 7.4 Replacing the Gas Ballast Filter (Optional) Busch genuine spare parts Gas ballast filter: part no. 0562 550 434 Discard the part 0870573767_NC0400B_O2_WCV_-0001_IM_en...
7.5 Oil Change WARNING Fill the machine with wrong oil type. Risk of fire! • Only use oil approved by Busch and suitable for oxygen application, see Oil [► 30]. NOTICE Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! •...
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Maintenance | 7 Oil draining at the suction side Cleaning cloth Magnetic plug Drain pan For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 30] and Oil [► 30]. Oil filling at the motor side Check oil level 0870573767_NC0400B_O2_WCV_-0001_IM_en 23 / 36...
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Last oil change __ / __ / ____ Oil type see nameplate Change interval see instruction manual If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: • Order it from your Busch representative. 24 / 36 0870573767_NC0400B_O2_WCV_-0001_IM_en...
• Decontaminate the machine as much 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) Decommissioning •...
• The exclusive use of Busch genuine spare parts and consumables is recommended for the correct functioning of the machine and to validate the warranty. There is no standard spare parts kits available for this product, if you require Busch gen- uine parts: •...
Busch). Solid foreign matter has • Remove the solid foreign entered the machine. matter or repair the ma- chine (contact Busch). • Install an inlet filter if ne- cessary. A temperature sensor has • Let the machine cool reached the switch point.
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• Seek advice from your local Busch representa- tive. Process deposits on the • Flush the machine. pumping components If an inlet screen or an inlet •...
12 | Technical Data 12 Technical Data NC 0400 B Pumping speed m³/h (50Hz) Ultimate pressure (without gas ballast) hPa (mbar) abs. ≤0.05 (50Hz) Ultimate pressure (with gas ballast) hPa (mbar) abs. ≤0.1 (50Hz) Nominal motor rating (50Hz) Nominal motor speed 3000 (50Hz) Noise level (EN ISO 2151)
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Oil | 14 ANDEROL 555 Synthetic Compressor Lubricant Product Data Sheet ANDEROL 555 is an ISO 100 synthetic diester based compressor lubricant specifically designed to provide long-term lubrication in air and process gas compressors. ANDEROL 555 meets or exceeds the following specifications: BAM Recommended DIN 51506 –VDL ISO 6743-3 L- DVC...
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.