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Instruction Manual Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps RA 0025 F, RA 0040 F, RA 0063 F, RA 0100 F 0870209168/A0004_en / Original instructions / Modifications reserved 20/09/2021...
Safety Prior to handling the machine, this instruction manual should be read and understood. If anything needs to be clarified, please contact your Busch representative. Read this manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. This instruction manual remains valid as long as the customer does not change anything on the product.
Conveying of other media leads to an increased thermal and/or mechanical load on the machine and is permissible only after a consultation with Busch. The machine is intended for the placement in a non-potentially explosive environment. The machine is designed for indoor installation, in case of outdoor installation, ask your Busch representative in order to take specific precautions.
2 | Product Description 2.3 Start Controls The machine comes without start controls. The control of the machine is to be provided in the course of installation. The machine can be equipped with a soft-starter. 2.4 Optional Accessories 2.4.1 Gas Ballast Valve The gas ballast valve mixes the process gas with a limited quantity of ambient air to counteract the condensation of vapour inside the machine.
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! • Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. WARNING Lifting the machine using the motor eye bolt. Risk of severe injury! • Do not lift the machine using the eye bolt fitted to the motor. Only lift the machine as shown.
• Make sure that all provided covers, guards, hoods, etc. are mounted. If the machine is installed at an altitude greater than 1000 meters above sea level: • Contact your Busch representative, the motor should be derated or the ambient temperature limited.
• Make sure that the line size of the connection lines over the entire length is at least as large as the connections of the machine. In case of long connection lines it is advisable to use larger line sizes in order to avoid a loss of efficiency. Seek advice from your Busch representative. 5.2.1 Suction Connection NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects or liquids.
Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 25] and Oil [► 25]. 1x o-ring part no.:...
• Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. • Make sure that the motor of the machine will not be affected by electric or electro- magnetic disturbance from the mains; if necessary seek advice from Busch. • Connect the protective earth conductor.
5 | Installation 5.4.2 Wiring Diagram Three-Phase Motor NOTICE Incorrect direction of rotation. Risk of damage to the machine! • Operation in the wrong direction of rotation can destroy the machine in a short time! Prior to start-up, ensure that the machine is operated in the right direction. •...
Installation | 5 5.5 Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE In order to prevent potential nuisance alarms, Busch recommends that the control system is configured with a time delay of at least 20 seconds. 5.5.1 Wiring Diagram Level Switch (Optional) Part no.: 0652 203 669...
6 | Commissioning Commissioning NOTICE The machine can be shipped without oil. Operation without oil will ruin the machine in short time! • Prior to commissioning, the machine must be filled with oil, see Filling Oil [► 10]. CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! •...
Commissioning | 6 6.2 Conveying Condensable Vapours Water vapour within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapours are to be conveyed: • Close the isolation •...
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! • Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. • Shut down the machine and lock against inadvertent start up. • Vent the connected lines to atmospheric pressure.
If the machine is equipped with an air-oil heat exchanger (AHE): • Check and/or clean the air-oil heat exchanger. • Contact Busch for an inspection. Every 5 years If required, overhaul the machine. * Service interval for synthetic oil, shorten the interval when using mineral oil, contact Busch Service 7.2 Oil Level Inspection...
NOTICE Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. 1x o-ring, part no.: Drain pan 0486 000 505 18 / 28...
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Maintenance | 7 Busch genuine spare parts 1x oil filter (OF), part no.: 0531 000 002 Oil filter wrench For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 25] and Oil [► 25]. 1x o-ring part no.: 0486 000 590 Check oil level...
• Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination sta- tus in a ‘Declaration of Contamination’. Busch will only accept machines that come with a completely filled in and legally binding signed ‘Declaration of Contamination’ (form downloadable from www.buschvacuum.com).
Use of non-Busch genuine spare parts. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • The exclusive use of Busch genuine spare parts and consumables is recommended for the correct functioning of the machine and to validate the warranty. Spare parts kit Description Part no.
• Replace the inlet filter car- tional) is partially clogged. tridge. Internal parts are worn or • Repair the machine (con- damaged. tact Busch). The machine runs very noisily. Worn coupling (CPL). • Replace the coupling (CPL). Stuck vanes. • Repair the machine (contact Busch).
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The float valve (FV) does • Check float valve and the not work properly. oil return line, repair it if necessary (contact Busch). The machine runs at atmos- • Make sure that the ma- pheric pressure for a long chine operates under vac- period.
In case of unfavourable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch repre- sentative for more details. To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP).
The manufacturer Busch Produktions GmbH Schauinslandstr. 1 DE-79689 Maulburg declares that the machine(s): R5 RA 0025 F; RA 0040 F; RA 0063 F; RA 0100 F fulfil(s) all the relevant provisions from European directives: – ‘Machinery’ 2006/42/EC – ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’ 2014/30/EU –...
Busch Produktions GmbH Schauinslandstr. 1 DE-79689 Maulburg declares that the machine(s): R5 RA 0025 F; RA 0040 F; RA 0063 F; RA 0100 F fulfil(s) all the relevant provisions from UK legislations: – Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 – Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 –...
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