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.
3 | Transport 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. The gas ballast valve has an influence on the ultimate pressure of the machine, see Tech- nical Data [► 20].
Storage | 4 Lifting with a sling: make sure the machine is properly fastened to the lifting sling. Machine weight: see the technical data or the nameplate (NP) Lifting with the transport lug (TL) • Check the machine for transport damage. If the machine is secured to a base plate: •...
• 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 [► 20] and Oil [► 20]. 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.
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 [► 9]. CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! •...
• Do not use incompatible solvents to clean the machine. CAUTION Failing to properly maintain the machine. Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! • Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. Instruction Manual R5 RA_RC 0010-0016 C_EN_en 13 / 24...
(AHE): • Check and/or clean the air-oil heat ex- changer. • 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.: 0486 000 505 Drain pan For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 20] and Oil [► 20].
• 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 Part Kits Description Part no.
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• Replace the inlet filter car- tional) is partially clogged. tridge. Internal parts are worn or • Repair the machine damaged. (contact Busch). The machine runs very noisi- Worn coupling (CPL). • Replace the coupling (CPL). Stuck vanes. • Repair the machine (contact Busch).
12 | Technical Data 12 Technical Data RA 0010 C RA 0010 C* RC 0010 C RA 0016 C RA 0016 C* RC 0016 C Nominal pumping speed m³/h 10 / 12 16 / 19 (50Hz / 60Hz) Ultimate pressure...
79689 Maulburg 460 01 Liberec 11 Germany Czech Republic declares that the machine(s): R5 RA 0010 C; RA 0016 C; RC 0010 C; RC 0016 C fulfil(s) all the relevant provisions from European directives: – ‘Machinery’ 2006/42/EC – ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’ 2014/30/EU –...
460 01 Liberec 11 Germany Czech Republic declares that the machine(s): R5 RA 0010 C; RA 0016 C; RC 0010 C; RC 0016 C fulfil(s) all the relevant provisions from UK legislations: – Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 – Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 –...
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