About this manual Validity This operating manual is for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. It describes the functioning of the designated product and provides the most important information for safe use of the unit. The description follows applicable EU guidelines. All information provided in this operating manual refers to the current state of the product's development.
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About this manual Pictographs Prohibition of an action to avoid any risk of accidents, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of the unit or equipment Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan- ger, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Important information about the product or this document ...
Safety Safety Safety precautions Duty to inform Each person involved in the installation or operation of the unit must read and observe the safety-related parts of these operating instuctions. The operator is obligated to make operating personnel aware of dangers originating from the unit or the entire system.
Product description Product identification To correctly identify the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always have the information from the rating plate available. ● Model and model number ● Date of manufacture...
Product description Function The oil mist filter is mounted on the exhaust port of rotary vane pumps. It filters oil mist particles from the conveyed gas flow and thus reduces the escape of operating fluid mist. The filter elements are installed in a corrosion-resistant aluminum casing and consist of a cylindrical filter made from glass/polyester fleece in the standard and helium-tight ver- sions, or from sintered carbon in the corrosive gas version.
Installation Installation Assembly To install the ONF in a vacuum system, flange connections are provided on the input side and output side. If gases are being pumped that are not permitted to enter the atmosphere, a pressure- less exhaust line must be connected to the exhaust flange. WARNING Poisonous substances exit from the exhaust! There is a poisoning hazard from discharged gases or vapors that can be hazardous...
Installation Installing the operating fluid return line Prior to conversion work check the pump's ultimate pressure to get a reference value. For this purpose, measure the ultimate pressure at the intake side with a vacuum gauge (e.g. Pirani). NOTICE Make sure that the return for the operating fluid is working properly. The operating fluid can only be sucked out and returned when there is a minimum about of operating fluid in the oil mist eliminator.
Installation Installing the operating fluid return line Retrofit kit: PK 005 950 -T Prior to conversion work check the pump's ultimate pressure to get a reference value. For this purpose, measure the ultimate pressure at the intake side with a vacuum gauge (e.g.
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Installation Detail X 36 48 28 67 37 3 35.1 Fig. 4: Installing/retrofitting the operating fluid return line at the OME Cover Hollow screw Screws Flat seal Floater Screw Connection operating fluid return line 35.1 Floating support O-ring Filter element Clamping plate O-ring Reducing piece...
Installation Installing the saturation indicator optically/electrical (option) In addition to the optical display of the back pressure, the condition of the filter elements can also be monitored remotely using a switch contact. To enable this, the electrical con- nection for saturation indicator 15 must be set so that an alarm is triggered when the dif- ferential pressure reaches an impermissible level.
Operation Operation CAUTION Watch out for excess pressure in the exhaust line. There is a risk of damage to the seals, and a risk of rupture or overloading of the pump. Ensure that there is no excess pressure at the OME exit point. ...
Maintenance Maintenance NOTICE Disclaimer of liability Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability for personal injury or material damage, losses or op- erating malfunctions due to improperly performed maintenance. The liability and war- ranty entitlement expires. Draining the operating fluid If the accumulated operating fluid in the OME is above the top edge of the sight glass 13, the operating fluid must be drained.
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Maintenance Due to the automatic operating fluid return, it is not necessary to drain the operating fluid Operating fluid return manually. line However, depending on the process, filtered condensate in the oil sump should occa- sionally be drained in the OME, since it could enter the operating fluid return to the pump. NOTICE Make sure that the return for the operating fluid is working properly.
Maintenance Changing the filter element The filter element must be exchanged when the exhaust pressure increases, so that ● the pointer enters the red area of the visual saturation indicator 15 or ● the pressure relief valve inside the OME opens and oil mist exits WARNING Contamination of parts and operating fluid by pumped media is possible.
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Maintenance Remove the operating fluid return line 27, if installed. Unscrew screws 45 and remove cover 2 with the filter elements from casing 100, col- lect remaining operating fluid and clean the parts if necessary; – pay attention to flat seal 3. ...
Maintenance Cleaning the operating fluid return line Maintenance intervals depend on the respective process and are recommended as fol- lows. Check oil for condensate and clean the housing; – each time the filter of the OME is changed. Clean and replace possibly the sealing nipple. –...
The following steps are necessary to ensure a fast, smooth servicing process: Download the forms "Service Request" and "Declaration on Contamination". Fill out the "Service Request" form and send it by fax or e-mail to your Pfeiffer Vacuum service address.
11.1 Spare parts packages Spare parts package Type Model Consisting of Maintenance kit OME 40 M/MR PK E27 001 -T Standard 3, 12,14, 65 OME 40 C/CR PK E27 002 -T C version 3, 12,14, 65 Overhaul kit...
Disposal 12 Disposal Products or parts thereof (mechanical and electrical components, operating fluids, etc.) may cause environmental burden. Safely dispose of the materials according to the locally applicable regulations.
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