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Contents Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Doc-ID: 5040 / MA / EN Release: Rev. 03 / 13/09/2017 Prior to installing the VacuStar WR and putting it into operation you must have read and understood these instructions.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 General 1 General 1.1 Information on the assembly instructions These assembly instructions provide important information about installation and start-up of the VacuStar WR. A precondition for safe operation is the observance of all specified safety and handling instructions.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 General 1.2 Pictogram explanation Warning notes are characterised by pictograms in these mounting Warning notes instructions. The warning notes are marked by signal words expressing the extent of the hazard.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use The liquid-ring compressor vacuum pumps of the VacuStar WR model range have been developed for installation in a superordinate system. The manufacturer of the overall system must assess the new risks resulting from the installation.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Safety 2.2 Proper operation The intended use is chiefly defined by the data in "Tab. 1: General data Tab. 1" (page 14). If explosive gases and gas mixtures are conveyed, the following guidelines must be observed: –...
Maximum final overpressure with V-belt drive [bar] 1) Consult CVS for suction temperature and/or altitudes outside the permissible working range. 2) Excess pressure = 0 bar, suction and ambient temperature = 20 °C 3) Vacuum = 0 mbar, suction and ambient temperature = 20 °C 4) Process water temperature = 20 °C...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Design and function 4 Design and function 4.1 Design Fig. 5: Design Drive shaft Rating plate Connection process water Rotation arrow Cell ventilation connection Thread for eye bolt Connecting flange for pressure or suction...
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Design and function Fig. 6: Functional principle All moving parts are without contact. The lubrication of the Lubrication VacuStar WR is limited to the impeller bearing. The bearings are fitted with a permanent grease filling.
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Design and function The VacuStar WR can be powered via: Drive Articulated shaft V-belt Flexible coupling See page 35. In addition to the drive and the suction and pressure lines, other...
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Design and function Process water loss In operation with cell ventilation, the process water loss is increased as a function of the additional air throughput. Cell ventilation: As the vacuum increases, the amount of process water that is removed from the working space decreases due to the decreasing air mass.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Transport and storage 5 Transport and storage 5.1 Safety notes for transport Improper transport Danger! Danger by falling down or tilting of the VacuStar WR! The weight of the VacuStar WR may injure a...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Transport and storage 5.3 Storage Store packages under the following conditions: Storage of packages Do not store outdoors. Store dry and dust free. Do not expose to aggressive media.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6 Installation and assembly 6.1 Safety Safety WARNING! Risk of explosion! Only use components that are suitable for the zone in which the unit is used when you install the unit in an explosive atmosphere.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.3 Necessary work Installation requires the following activities: Installing all components on the vehicle side. Installing VacuStar WR with suction and pressure lines. Installing safety and monitoring equipment.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.5 Compensators Vacuum- and pressure-proof compensators must be installed in Compensators in the suction and pressure lines to delimit the socket forces and to suction and pressure lines isolate the impact sound.
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly See page 24, chapter 6.2. Cell ventilation The cell ventilation line is fed via the cell ventilation valve from the atmosphere. Installing a sound absorber is necessary to reduce the flow noise.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.7 Safety equipment The following safety equipment must be installed: Safety valve Monitoring the compression end temperature Non-return valve always at the suction side ...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.7.2 49B49BMonitoring the end temperature A suitable measuring instrument must be installed that switches the VacuStar WR off when the maximum permissible temperature is reached. Install the temperature sensor in the line after the pressure Assembly pipe joint.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly Observe DIN EN ISO 13857, for example, for the distances and the layout of the protective grid. 6.7.6 Cell ventilation valve The VacuStar WR has been prepared for operation with cell Assembly ventilation.
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly Fig. 9: Cell ventilation valve with muffler and air filter Air filter (installed vertically) Hose adapter Muffler (installed horizontally or vertically) Muffler holder Connection line, max. length 1 m (not included in scope of...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.7.7 Display and monitoring equipment CAUTION! All display and monitoring devices in a system that is used for conveying explosive material must comply with the Directive 2014/34/EC (ATEX) with respect to equipment category, temperature class and explosion group.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.8 40B40BAdditional components of the system 6.8.1 Safety tank The safety tank protects the VacuStar WR from sucking in liquids. Requirements It must comply with the following requirements: Passing air must not hit the liquid surface directly ...
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly The following figure shows a diagram of the radiator arrangement. Also see page 24, Fig. 8. Fig. 10: Radiator arrangement Process water inlet from the reservoir...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly 6.11 Drive CAUTION! Drive and coupling of a system that is used for conveying explosive material must comply with the Directive 2014/34/EC (ATEX) with respect to equipment category, temperature class and explosion group.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Installation and assembly The following belt pulleys can directly be installed on the shaft end of the VacuStar WR: VacuStar WR V-belt drive Unit WR 2500 WR 3100 WR 4000 V belt profile –...
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Start-up Start-up 7.1 Safety during start-up Start-up, operation WARNING! Risk of injury due to improper start-up and operation Improper start-up and operation can lead to serious bodily injuries or property damage.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Start-up 7.2 Start-up The following points must be checked prior to initial start-up: Inspection prior to initial start-up Inspect the VacuStar WR and the entire system Check the pipes for continuity and residues (remove blanks if ...
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Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Start-up The following inspections have to be carried out during operation: Inspections during operation The liquid level in the reservoir must not be lower than the minimum mark during operation.
Mounting instructions VacuStar WR 2500 / WR 3100 / WR 4000 Start-up 7.3 Switching off To switch off the VacuStar WR, proceed as follows: Switch off drive for the VacuStar WR Close the shut-off valves (if installed) Drain the safety tank. Vessel may not be in a state of vacuum ...
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