UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEMATICS Designation and Function of Controls ..5.1 General ..........III 230 Volt, Single Phase, Digital Panel ..5.2 Specifications ........IV 230 Volt, 3 Phase, Digital Panel ...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 ULTRASOURCE LLC Ultravac 2100 ® Vacuum Chamber Packaging Machine Owner’s Manual Congratulations on your Ultravac 2100 vacuum packaging machine purchase. This ® machine was designed to provide years of trouble-free operation and to help in the packaging of your quality food products.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 General This owner’s manual contains information pertinent to your Ultravac 2100. Basic ® instructions and maintenance information is provided. Please read carefully. Failure to do so could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 SAFETY Personal Safety The procedures and guidelines herein must be followed precisely to avoid problems that can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. If you have any questions related to this information, please contact Ultravac Services Inc.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Food Safety Food Packaging While this machine is often used for food packaging and vacuum cooking, there are inherent risks associated with this packaging technique that could cause serious illness or death to the consumer of the food product.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Safety Decal Locations Part # 861196 Qty. 1 Part # 835440 (Qty. 2) Part # 860988 (Qty. 1) (attached to power cord) Part # 860360 Qty. 1 (attached to power cord) Part # 889599 (Qty.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Machine Conformity This machine has been manufactured to conform to the following safety standards: UL 73, Motor Operated Appliances, USA The Ultravac 2100 is manufactured to conform to the relevant provisions of ANSI/UL-73, Tenth Edition dated 03/2011, Revised 01/2012.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 STARTUP Unpacking 1. Carefully remove crate from the skid. 2. Remove machine from skid. 3. Wipe down outside of the machine. Power Requirements The machine is available with a 7½...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Grounding Instructions The Ultravac 2100 must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, ® grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Vacuum Pump It is essential to check the oil level daily and to change the oil after every 500 hours of operation. Read the oil level with the machine turned off. Oil may be added until the level reaches the MAX level shown below.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Installation of Perforating Knives CAUTION CAUTION Blade hazard. Do not remove, install, or replace blades without protective gloves. Perforating knife blade is sharp. Use care when handling.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 OPERATION Placement of Product For best sealing results, it is important to: • Check the pump oil level daily. • Select a pouch that fits the product.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Digital Control Panel The digital control panel allows the user more options than the standard control panel. The embedded microprocessor controls each sequence of the packaging operation. Settings for the vacuum, gas, and sealing are entered as parameters through the keypad.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operator Menu on Digital Panel NOTE: if the supervisor has set security on, these settings cannot be changed. This is the Main Menu screen. When...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operator Menu on Digital Panel (continued) If the machine is equipped with the gas option, it can be turned ON or OFF by PROGRAM pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Selecting a New Program From the Main Menu, use the UP and PROGRAM DOWN arrow keys to select a new RUNNING PROG: 1 program.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Touch Screen The touch screen control panel allows the user more options than the digital control panel. The embedded microprocessor controls each sequence of the packaging operation. Settings for the vacuum, gas, and sealing are entered as parameters through the keypad.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Touch Screen (continued) NOTE: If the supervisor has set security on, program settings cannot be changed. This is the splash screen. When the machine starts up, this screen will display for a period of time during bootup.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Touch Screen (continued) NOTE: If the supervisor has set security on, program settings cannot be changed. Some options may not apply to every machine.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Touch Screen (continued) NOTE: If the supervisor has set security on, program settings cannot be changed. Some options may not apply to every machine.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Operation with Touch Screen (continued) NOTE: If the supervisor has set security on, program settings cannot be changed. Some options may not apply to every machine.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Sealing with Air-Assist All machines are equipped with regulators for air-assisted sealing. Set the air pressure regulator to 20 p.s.i. increasing to a maximum of 40 p.s.i. While a good seal can be obtained without air-assist, use air-assist when: •...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Perforating Knife Option Perforating knives are used to facilitate the removal of excess pouch material. Perforating knives are not intended to cut pouches off completely, only to perforate so that excess material can be easily removed by hand.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 MAINTENANCE Prior to Cleaning Every environment and application is different; therefore, UltraSource LLC cannot provide cleaning instructions to guarantee microbiological sanitation. UltraSource requests that the...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Vacuum Pump Maintenance Consult the pump manufacturer’s manual provided with the machine for detailed information. Seal Bar Maintenance The following illustrations show replacement of the seal elements for the seal bars.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Seal Bar Maintenance (continued) Step 4. Insert the new seal element through the hole in the brass contact. Leave about 3/4-in. of excess seal element extending past the brass contact and tighten the clamping screw.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Reading the Indicators All machines are controlled by an analog control module (with knobs) or a digital control module (with touch pad) designed to aid in troubleshooting. The analog control module, mounted behind the front control panel, has five red indicator lights (LEDs) mounted to it.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Troubleshooting Problem Indications Remedy Machine will not start Green power “ON” light not Make sure that the power lit when switch is turned on requirements match those given on the nameplate.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Troubleshooting Problem Indications Remedy Improper or no Bladder light on control Check to make sure that the sealing module is lit but the seal bar...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu on Digital Panel Untrained personnel should not alter any setting in the supervisor menu. This is the main menu screen. When...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu on Digital Panel COOLDOWN is the time that the machine PROGRAM waits after sealing the bag/pouch before COOLDOWN: 4.0 the seal bars retract. This allows time for the actual seal to cool down and take a set.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu on Digital Panel PULSE VAC allows for a more controlled vacuum process. Rather than simply PROGRAM opening up the vacuum valve for a...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu on Digital Panel PULSE VENT allows for a more controlled venting process. Rather than simply PROGRAM opening up the vent valve for a continuous...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu on Digital Panel If the machine is equipped with the LOOP option, this is the number of vacuum/gas PROGRAM cycles the control will perform prior to the LOOP #: 1 seal and vent.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen NOTE: If the supervisor has set security on, program settings cannot be changed. This is the Main Menu. This screen allows access to all of the other functions of the machine.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen (continued) Global Parameters Cool Down: This parameter determines how long the cool down period is in each cycle.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen (continued) Print Options Following the selection of Print Options in Global parameters, this screen will appear. Enabling or disabling the printer feature is done by selecting the Print ON/OFF but- ton.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen (continued) Security Setup The security setup screen allows the maintenance supervisor to enable a certain level of security and to change the default passwords assigned to the machine.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen (continued) Pulse Vac and Pulse Vent Setup Pulse Vac and Pulse Vent Setup allows the maintenance supervisor to configure the appropriate Pulse Vac and Vent limits.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Supervisor Menu with Touch Screen (continued) Precut and Looping options Prevac - 0-99% of vacuum before slits are cut in the bag. Default 25% Cut time - Amount of time allotted for the cut cycle, 0.1 - 9 seconds Default 1.5...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Changing Vacuum Pump Oil and Filter NOTE: The pump should have been running for at least 15 minutes to warm the pump oil.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Maintenance Log A maintenance log is a journal of all maintenance performed. Each entry includes a date, maintenance performed (details about the type of work done), and technician (who performed the maintenance).
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 SCHEMATICS Designation and Function of Controls The following designations are found on the Electrical Diagrams: Manually Activated Switches and Buttons: Solenoid Valves: SW-1...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 PARTS Recommended Spare Parts UltraSource Qty. Description Part No. 1 ea 861001 Seal Bar Assembly 10 ft 880431 Back Up Strip 4 ea...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Miscellaneous Machine Parts Parts List and Diagram Item UltraSource Description Part No. 860402 Filler Plate Set (two sets per machine) 880431 Chamber Gasket (10-ft. required) Chamber Gasket, Grey (10-ft.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Lid, External Parts List Item No. Part No. Description 860200 Lid casting, 8-in. (Lid Assy available, Call our Parts Dept.) 860201 Lid casting, 12-in. (Lid Assy available, Call our Parts Dept.) 880432 Lid Gasket (12-ft.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Lid, Internal Parts List Item UltraSource Description Part No. 861071 10mm Wide Seal Bar Complete (refer to page 6.9) 903037-10 10mm Wide Seal Bar with Knife (one complete assembly) 861001 Single Seam Seal Bar Complete (refer to page 6.11)
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Lid, Internal Diagram WITH PERFORATION KNIFE THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Legs and Pump Parts List Item UltraSource Description Part No. 860705 860767 Pump Plate Brace 900039 Pump, 5-hp for 230V, 1-phase 900165 Pump, 7-½-hp for 230/380/460V, 3-phase 900166 Pump, 7-½-hp for 575V, 3-phase...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Legs and Pump Diagram THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Double Seam Seal Bar Parts List and Diagram Item Description 863017 Double Seam Seal Bar Complete 880746 Seal Element 885507 Teflon Tape, (3-ft. required per seal bar) (not shown) ®...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 10mm Wide Seal Bar Parts List and Diagram Item Description 861071 10mm Wide Seal Bar Complete 860512 Seal Element 885507 Teflon Tape, (3-ft. required per seal bar) (not shown) ®...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Single Seam Seal Bar Parts List and Diagram Item Description 861001 Single Seam Seal Bar Complete 880746 Seal Element 885507 Teflon Tape, (3-ft. required per seal bar) (not shown) ®...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Vacuum Manifold Parts List and Diagram Item Description 861152 Manifold Assembly Assembly (861152) includes: Valve Manifold Plate Valve, Mebner Vacuum and Vent Fitting, 2-in. Close Nipple Fitting, 2-in.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Main Electrical Components Parts List Item Description 860311 Transformer, Control, 50VA, 460, 230/115 VAC 860394 Transformer, Control, 50VA, 208/115 VAC 809207 Transformer, 50VA, 380/400/415V-110/230V...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Main Electrical Components Diagram THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Base Parts List Item UltraSource Description Part No. 863012 Wire Harness, Complete 860954 1/4-in. Reinforced Hose (34-in. required) 861018 Cycle Switch Assembly Complete with Harness...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Base Diagram THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Gas Flush Parts List Item Description 860352 Electrical Switch Cable 861024 Valve Assembly, Gas Pilot with Fitting Valve Assembly (861024) includes: Two-way Pilot Valve for Gas [SOL-2] Hose Barb, 1/4-in.
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Gas Flush Diagram 861344 THESE NOZZLES 861345 APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERS 835514 6108 AND 6046 ONLY THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Swing Arm Assembly Parts List Item Description 861158 Lid Lever Shaft and Cam with Dowel Assembly [Items 1, 2, 3, 4] 861155 Lid Lever Shaft...
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UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Swing Arm Assembly Diagram THE NEW STANDARD FOR INNOVATION • info@UltraSourceUSA.com • UltraSourceUSA.com...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Digital Control Panel Parts List and Diagram Item UltraSource Description Part No. 860995 Front Panel Assembly 860673 Vacuum Sensor 860316 Main Power On/Off Switch [SW-1]...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Touchscreen Control Panel 861300 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 861301 BEZEL, TOUCHSCREEN PANEL 861302 DECAL, TOUCHSCREEN 861304 PWB TOUCHSCREEN HMI5043N 866783 WASHER, M4, SPLIT LOCK, SS 861382 T.S.
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 Inline Filter Parts List and Diagram Item UltraSource Description Part No. 861153 Inline Filter Complete 835427 Tube, Inlet Filter 884250 Filter Screen 835429...
UltraSource LLC • 1414 West 29th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108-3604 USA • 800.777.5624 • 816.753.2150 REFERENCE MANUALS R5 Series Vacuum Pumps Included within Ultravac 2100 owner’s manual is an installation and operating manual for ® the vacuum pump equipped with this vacuum chamber machine.
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INSTALLATION OPERATING MANUAL R5 Series Current Models 0025, 0040, 0063, 0100 and 0250 Single Stage Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps...
GENERAL All R5 series pumps are designed to handle air. Vapor in the air stream can be tolerated when the Identification pump is operated within certain operating parame- ters as defined by Busch, Inc. Engineering (see For model identification, see the nameplate Section 2.2 Gas Ballast).
The inlet port of the pump is covered with a plas- NOTE: See the motor manufacturer’s manual tic cap prior to shipment to prevent dirt and o t h e r for start-up maintenance of the motor. foreign material from entering the pump. Do not remove this cover until the pump is actually ready Correct direction of rotation is marked by an for connection to your system.
If the gas that is pumped contains dust or other Pump Type Oil Capacity (Qt.) foreign solid particles, a suitable (10 micron rating or less) inlet filter should be connected to the inlet 0025/0040 port. Consult the factory for recommendations. 0063/0100 2.5/2.7 0250...
had sufficient time to return to the oil sump. has a built-in anti-suck-back valve (Ref. 251 thru 255) to prevent the pump from rotating backwards NOTE: The oil separated by the exhaust filter when it is shut off. element forms droplets on the outside of the exhaust Caution: Do not use the anti-suck-back valve filter which collect at a low point in the upper half of as a check or shut-off valve for your vacuum sys-...
2.5 Oxygen Service Pumps These Installation and Operating Instructions are valid for the following vacuum pumps: Warning: This pump is filled with a special RA/RC 0025 RA/RC 0100 operating fluid. Do not use any other type of RA/RC 0040 RA/RC 0250 fluid, oil and/or grease.
pump should be smoking excessively. It is normal THERMOSTAT VALVE for the oil to be foamy and light in color in an oper- ating pump. However, if the oil is milky colored, it is an indication that water is present in the oil. Normally, by operating the pump for an extended period, with the inlet suction blanked off and the gas ballast (Pos 440) open on RA pumps, the water will...
and Repair Manual. Auxiliary oil cooling is the WARNING: If the gas entering this pump is most practical approach to a severe heating prob- a health hazard, use rubber gloves and all neces- lem. sary personal protection equipment when per- forming the exhaust filter replacement opera- tion.
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0025 - 0250 "C" & "E" Parts List Description Description Description Cylinder Exh. Screen, coarse Screw hex head cap Lockwasher Socket set screw Exh. Screen, fine Rotor Valve assembly, exhaust Motor adapter flange Lockwasher Bearing sleeve Oil service block Vane Oil service block gasket Coupling half, pump side Coupling insert...
requires an immediate change of the exhaust filter. 3.1.3). Inspect inlet filter (see Section 3.4). Every three (3) or four (4) months, 500 to 750 In order to replace the filter, remove the four socket head cap screws (Ref. 155, 146) retaining the hours of operation, or as necessary: See 3.1.3 and exhaust port housing.
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ing temperature is reached (at least 20-30 minutes). 4.1.7 Possible Cause 4.1.2 Possible Cause Oil tubing defect and/or leaking. Oil return line broken on RC model. Vacuum system or vacuum piping not leak-tight. Remedy: Remedy: Replace or retighten the oil fittings or oil tubing. Check hose and pipe connections for possible Replace only with same size tubing.
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Remedy: ing to motor nameplate data; check fuses; and install proper size wire. If ambient temperature is high, use Follow disassembly and assembly steps outlined larger size overloads or adjust setting 5% above in the Maintenance and Repair Manual on resetting nominal motor nameplate value.
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Remedy: Pump smokes at the exhaust side or expels oil droplets from the exhaust. Correct the oil level and quality per Section 1.5 and use recommended motor oil. 4.4.1 Possible Cause 4.3.4 Possible Cause Exhaust filter is not properly seated with O-ring (Ref.
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4.4.5 Possible Cause replace vanes. 4.6 Trouble Oil return line (Ref. 290) on RC Standard pump is clogged or broken. The pump runs very hot. See Technical Data for Remedy: typical oil sump temperature. 4.6.1 Possible Cause Free clogged line, replace broken line, but only with proper size, and check that oil is pumped out of oil sump while vacuum pump is operating.
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Remedy: Remedy: Disassemble and exchange vanes as outlined in Replace automotive-type filter per Section 3.2 the Maintenance and Repair Manual. and exchange oil per Section 1.5. 4.7.2 Possible Cause 4.8.2 Possible Cause Pump was operated for an extended period of Wrong automotive-type filter is used and/or oil time in the wrong rotation.
5.0 LIMITED STANDARD WARRANTY This Limited Standard Warranty applies only to the above and is for the period set forth. Busch, Busch, Inc. warrants that all products furnished Inc.'s maximum liability shall not, in any case, by it are free from defects in material and work- exceed the contract price for the product, part, or manship at the time of shipment for a period of 18 component claimed to be defective;...
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* Maximum oil temperature with 80°F ambient temperature and no supplemental oil cooling.
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Busch Inc. Factory Service Centers California Illinois Kurt Kauffman Steve Looman 13826 Struikman Road 430 Windy Point Drive Cerritos, CA 90703 Glendale Heights, IL 60139 562-926-8422 630-545-1310 New Jersey Puerto Rico Jose Concepcion Carlos Ortiz 39 Davis Street #420 E. Street, Suite 4 South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Minillas Industrial Park 908-561-3233...
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Installation and Operating Instructions Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps R 5 RA 0165, 0205, 0255 and 0305 D Busch, Inc. 516 Viking Drive Va. Beach, VA 23452 Phone: (757) 463-7800 Fax: (757) 463-7407 P/N 0872.911.978/ 0806...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL Identification Operating Principles 1.0 INSTALLATION Unpacking Location Power Requirements Vacuum Connections Oil Filling 2.0 OPERATION Start-up Gas Ballast Process Gas Stopping Pump Water-Cooled Pumps (optional) Oxygen Service Pumps 3.0 MAINTENANCE Pump Oil 3.1.1 Oil Level 3.1.2 Oil Type and Quantity 3.1.3 Oil and Filter Change 3.1.4 Oil Flushing Procedure...
GENERAL All R 5 series pumps are designed to handle air. Vapor in the air stream can be tolerated when the Identification pump is operated within certain operating parameters as defined by Busch, Inc. Engineering (see Section For model identification, see the nameplate mounted on 2.2 - Gas Ballast).
Inlet Exhaust Fig. 2 - Basic R 5 RA0165, 0205, 0255 and 0305 D Series Pump The motor must be connected according to the electri- If more than one vacuum pump or a receiver tank is cal codes governing the installation. The power supply connected to a common main line, each pump should must be routed through a fused switch to protect the have its own manual or automatic operated shut-off...
It is recommended that Busch R500 Series oil be used Start the pump and immediately close the inlet. Run the to receive the best performance from your vacuum pump for a few minutes before checking the oil level equipment. R500 Series oil is a high quality vacuum oil again.
through a shell-and-tube type heat exchanger. The cir- or not used as directed, a dangerous situation or dam- culation of the pump oil through the shell is created by age might occur. vacuum in the pump, but the circulation of the cooling WARNING: This pump is filled with a special water through the tubes is thermostatically controlled.
Under normal circumstances, it should not be neces- ing. Contact the factory Service Department for advice sary to add or drain oil from the pump between recom- or refer to Section 3.1.4 for the flushing procedure. mended oil changes. To change the oil, the pump must be switched off and A significant drop in oil level means there is an oil leak ventilated to reach atmospheric pressure.
3.1.4 Oil Flushing Procedure If possible run the pump with the inlet closed and off of the process. Run the pump for approximately six hours, shut the pump off and drain a small sample of oil into a Flushing is needed under certain conditions. Some clear container.
Exhaust filters (Ref. 120) should be checked monthly. box using the stud (Ref. 131) as a guide. The stud A pressure gauge (Ref. 90) is supplied with your R5 should slide through the hole in the support (Ref. 133). vacuum pump as part of the oil fill plug. This gauge has Secure the assembly with the lockwasher (Ref.
As necessary: The radiator (Ref. 241), fan hood by experience and is affected by hours of operation and particle size being trapped. An optional vacuum inlet fil- (Ref. 244) and motor cover should be inspected regu- ter is offered and can help minimize the need or fre- larly for debris.
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Possible Cause: The motor does not have the prop- or clogged (where applicable). er supply voltage or is overloaded; the motor starter Remedy: Replace the automotive-type oil filter, overload settings are too low or are the wrong setting; exchange the oil, if necessary, and refill with fresh oil. fuses are burned;...
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Trouble windings, tighten and/or replace loose connections. Possible Cause: Foreign particle in pump, vanes The pump runs very hot. See Technical Data for typical oil sump temperature. broken, bearings seized. Remedy: Contact the nearest Busch Factory Service Note: The oil temperature with a closed inlet should be Center for instructions.
Remedy: Install a condensate trap on the inlet of the without factory authorization during the warranty period. pump. Or, pump was overfilled with oil in oil reservoir. We highly recommend the use of Busch oils and parts Follow oil filling procedure (see Section 1.5) and do not to achieve documented performance and efficient oper- overfill.
Parts List for 0165, 0205, 0255 and 0305 Description Description Description Coupling half, pump side Cylinder Lockwasher Motor spacer Set screw plug Hex head cap screw Rotor Socket head cap screw Axial fan Bearing sleeve Lockwasher Retainer ring Vane Lockwasher Endplate, motor side Exhaust adapter Socket head cap screw...
Busch Inc. Factory Service Centers California Illinois 13826 Struikman Road 430 Windy Point Drive Cerritos, CA 90703 Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Phone (562) 926-8422 Phone (630) 545-1310 Fax (562) 926-7262 Fax (630) 545-1384 service.ca@buschinc.com service.il@buschinc.com New Jersey Puerto Rico 39 Davis Street 420 E Street, Suite 4 South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Minillas Industrial Park...
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