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The relevant technical documentation has been compiled in accordance with Annex VII Part B. In response to a reasoned request by the national authorities, Edwards Ltd undertakes to provide relevant information on the partly completed machinery (via email).
Introduction Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards Drystar EDP80, EDP160, EDP250 and EDP400 Chemical Dry Vacuum Pumps. You must use the EDP pumps as specified in this manual. Read this manual before you install and operate your pump. Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions;...
A705-40-880 Issue B Coolant type The pump is supplied filled with Edwards coolant which is monopropylene based, and is both an antifreeze and a corrosion inhibitor. Spare Edwards coolant is available: refer to Section 7.3. If you will use another coolant type to replenish lost coolant: It must prevent the formation of visible oxide sludge and scale deposits.
2.12), there may be a risk of a leak, or of contamination of the pump oil, or of a loss of pump performance. If you are in any doubt, consult Edwards for advice. Consult Edwards Publication P400-0-000 (Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety - chemical and industrial ...
CAUTION If the pump is operating in an ambient temperature between -20 and -5 °C, we recommend that the pump is never shut down, other than for maintenance. If you have any doubts about this, please contact Edwards for advice.
260 °C and above. These breakdown products are very dangerous. The pump may have overheated if it was misused, if it malfunctioned, or if it was in a fire. Edwards Material Safety Data Sheets for the fluorinated materials used in the pump are available on request: contact your supplier or Edwards.
Therefore, if you want to convert a pump that has been used with hydrocarbon oil to use PFPE (Fomblin) oil, you cannot simply flush the pump with new PFPE oil. You must return the pump to an Edwards Service Centre for overhaul and cleaning by qualified Edwards service engineers. The change in oil type requires a complete strip down of the pump, and thorough cleaning of all parts, so that all traces of hydrocarbon oil are removed.
Relubricate/inspect the rotor bearings Note: If you use the pump on a harsh application, we recommend that an Edwards service engineer removes and cleans the bearing assembly before it is relubricated: contact your supplier or Edwards to arrange this. 5.9.1 Introduction The frequency of relubrication of the rotor bearings depends on the operating temperature of the pump.
3. Inspect the O-ring groove on the high vac headplate. Check that the O-ring grooves are continuous, not corroded or have scratches on the surface of the O-ring groove. If the O-ring groove is damaged, contact Edwards for advice; if the pump is part of an ATEX system, do not continue to use the pump.
If you do not, an air-lock may develop in the cooling-jacket and the pump may overheat. 5.10.1 Refill the pump with Edwards coolant Note: To refill the pump with Edwards coolant, you will require new coolant, available as a spare: refer to Section 7.3. 1. Refer to Figure 3.
Check the pump for obvious signs of a coolant leak (for example, a small stream of coolant at one of the joints on the pump-body). If there are signs of a coolant leak, contact your supplier or Edwards for advice. 5.11 Flush the pump with cleaning solution 5.11.1...
Such an overhaul is outside the scope of this manual and should be done by trained customers or by qualified Edwards service personnel only. Please contact your supplier or Edwards for more information.
You must only use the following procedures if you are satisfied that you have the necessary tools and skills required to correctly replace the service module. If you have any doubts, you must contact Edwards or your supplier for advice.
14. Undo and remove the four bolts (4) which secure the service module (pump body, 8) to the two frame cross- members (5). 15. Use your lifting equipment to remove the service module (pump body, 8) from the frame. 16. Return the service module to Edwards, or dispose of the service module (refer to Section 6.2).
The majority of these centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive Edwards training courses. Order spare parts from your nearest Edwards company or distributor. When you order, please state for each part required: Model and Item Number of your equipment ...