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Installation and Operating Instructions DOLPHIN Liquid Ring Compressors LN 3001 A LN 3002 A Busch GVT Ltd. Unit A, Westmere Drive VACUUM APP Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6ZD United Kingdom 2020.04.27 0870223347/-0001_en / Original instructions / Modifications reserved...
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.
2 | Product Description Product Description OPD1 OPD2 OPI Operating liquid inlet Suction connection OPD1 Operating liquid drain Discharge connection Nameplate OPD2 Operating liquid drain (only for LN 3002 A) MS Mechanical seal connection Grease point NOTE Technical term. In this instruction manual, we consider that the term ‘machine’ refers to the ‘compressor’.
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 unless a "Ex(outside)" sign is written on the nameplate, in this case please refer to the ATEX supplement for additional safety information.
• Drain the operating liquid from the machine and the system before storage. • Or add an anti-freeze solution. After testing, all Busch Dolphin compressors are vented and drained. Pumps contain- ing ferrous materials are preserved using a combined VPI (Vapour Phase Inhibitor) and Contact Inhibitor Oil (Vaporol™...
Installation | 5 4.2 Medium Term (3 Months to 6 Months) • Remove the shaft coupling guard (if not supplied as a bare shaft machine). • Rotate the machine shaft by hand 5 revolutions monthly to prevent bearing indentation. • Leave the shaft at approximately 90 degrees to the original position, using a temporary mark on the shaft to assist.
• Make sure that the coupling is correctly aligned, see Fitting the Coupling [► 10]. 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.
Installation | 5 5.2.3 Operating Liquid Connection The machine cannot be operated without an operating liquid system. The following dia- grams show examples of typical installations. The actual scope of delivery is always con- tractually agreed upon. OPD1 OPD2 Operating liquid inlet OPD2 Operating liquid drain (only for LN 3002 A) OPD1 Operating liquid drain...
5 | Installation 5.3 Operating Liquid Settings CAUTION Running the machine in hazardous environment. Risk damaging the machine and pollution of the environment! • Install Alarm/ Shut down conditions of the service liquid flow. Refer to the ATEX attachement The settings of the service liquid depend on the compressor and the process. •...
Commisioning | 6 Commissioning CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! • Avoid contact with the machine during and directly after operation. NOTICE The machine is running without barrier liquid for mechanical seal. Will ruin the mechanical seal in short time! •...
6 | Commissioning 6.1 Start-Up NOTICE The machine shows any indication of heating or excessive noise. Risk of damaging the machine and/or system! • Shut-down the machine and determine the cause. The compressors are installed in such a way with several equipment and instruments similar to the shown P&ID.
Commisioning | 6 Check the instruments. Check following valves before filling the compressor according to the P&ID • Open hand valves HV06 and HV07 to connect the LG. • Ensure that the draining of the separator is locked (HV05). • Make sure that the drain line of separator is locked (HV04) •...
6 | Commissioning 6.2 Shut-Down 6.2.1 Regular Shut-Down If the operator has time to shut-down the machine: 1. Open HCV02 2. Close HCV01 To prevent a back flush of the ring liquid the valve in suction line (HCV01) shall be closed and the valve in bypass line (HCV02) shall be opened simultaneously. 3.
If an inlet screen is installed: • Check it and clean if necessary. • Change Oil see Lubrication: Oil [► 17]. Every 5 years • Have a major overhaul (contact Busch). 0870223347_LN3001-3002A_-0001_IM_en 15 / 24...
7 | Maintenance 7.2 Lubrication 7.2.1 Grease First filling of the bearing for commissioning is already made in manufacturers work shop. Monthly maintenance • To guarantee the correct operation, lubricate the bearing in the bearing bracket once per month with grease (type of grease see “lubrication plan”). Lubrication procedure •...
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Overhaul | 8 To guarantee the correct operation, the bearings have to be lubricated by the “Closed Opto-Matic Constant Level Oiler System” from Trico. First filling of the bearing for commissioning is already made in manufacturers work shop. The level of oil in the bearing bracket should be approx. in the middle of the sight glass i.e.
• Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination status 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) Decommissioning •...
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.
Busch). Solid foreign matter has • Remove the solid foreign entered the machine. matter or repair the ma- chine (contact Busch). • Install an inlet screen if necessary. Ice in the machine, the oper- • Carefully warm up the ating liquid has frozen.
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The machine runs in the • Check the direction of ro- wrong direction. tation- Defective bearings. • Repair the machine • (contact Busch). Worn coupling element. • Check the coupling and repair it if necessary. The machine runs too hot. Insufficient air ventilation.
This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.