INTRODUCTION Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards GV260/GV410/GV600 Dry Vacuum pumps (these are abbreviated to’GV Pump’ for the remainder of this manual). You must use the GV Pump as specified in this manual.
The GV pump can ingest liquid streams up to 1 l/min flow rate. For a continuous pumped liquid stream you are advised to contact your supplier or Edwards for applications advice. Liquid streams in excess of 1 l/min should to be avoided.
A705-74-880 Issue K Lubrication system The Edwards Material Safety Data Sheets for the recommended oil referenced in the sections below are available upon request. 2.4.1 Gearbox WARNING Particular caution should be exercised when working with Fomblin oil that may have been exposed to temperatures above 260°C.
A suitably trained and supervised technician must install your GV pump. Ensure that the GV pump is suitable for your application. Contact Edwards or your supplier if you want to use the GV pump on any other application than those recommended by Edwards.
The side inlet to the pump is protected by a cover flange and can be used for connection of a side-mounted booster. Contact Edwards for specialist advice about this application.
If there is a possibility that the pump will be exposed to or produce dangerous chemicals. Isolate the pump from the atmosphere. If necessary, contact Edwards or your supplier for advice on inlet isolation-valves, outlet check-valves or other components suitable for your application and system design.
A temperature of between 113 to 131°F (45 to 55°C) measured at the point adjacent to the thermal snap- switch (see Figure 1). If a quick warm up time is desired, please contact Edwards for applications advice. When the pump has warmed up to its operating temperature, you can start process pumping.
500°F (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.
WARNING Particular caution should be exercised when working with Fomblin oil that may have been exposed to temperatures above 260°C. Refer to the Edwards Materials Data Sheets for detailed information. In order to check the gearbox oil level, the pump must be switched off and stationary.
Checking and filling the high vacuum bearing oil (if necessary) WARNING Particular caution should be exercised when working with Fomblin oil that may have been exposed to temperatures above 260°C. Refer to the Edwards Materials Data Sheets for detailed information. CAUTION Purge the pump before shut down.
(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.
WARNING Particular caution should be exercised when working with Fomblin oil that may have been exposed to temperatures above 260°C. Refer to the Edwards Materials Data Sheets for detailed information. CAUTION A vacuum may remain in the high vacuum bearings oil box. Loosen oil filter plug to equalise pressure before undoing drain oil-drain plug.
If you have supplied your own pump - motor you are responsible for its maintenance which must be carried out in accordance with the motor manufacturer’s recommendations. If the motor is an Edwards supplied product, please consult the supplied literature or contact Edwards for further information.
Overhaul the pump We recommend that the pump be given a major overhaul every six years. Such an overhaul is outside the scope of this manual and should be done by qualified Edwards service personnel: contact your supplier or Edwards. 5.16...
A705-74-880 Issue K SERVICE, SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Introduction Edwards products, spares and accessories are available from Edwards companies listed on the final page of this document. The majority of these centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive Edwards training courses.
Indirect Cooling Kit A505-67-000 7.4.5 Other accessories A number of other accessories are available for the GV pumps, as listed below; contact your supplier or Edwards for details of these accessories: Acoustic enclosure for the GV pump Acoustic enclosure for the GV pump with mechanical booster pump ...