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Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps LG 0890 A, LG 1200 A, LG 1910 A, LG 2680 A LR 0700 A, LR 1190 A, LR 1560 A, LR 2200 A Busch GVT Ltd. Unit A, Westmere Drive Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6ZD United Kingdom...
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 NOTE Technical term. In this instruction manual, we consider that the term ‘machine’ refers to the ‘vacuum pump’. NOTE Illustrations In this instruction manual the illustrations may differ from the machine appearance. AOUT AOUT Alternative side suction connections* AOUT Alternative side discharge connections**...
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2 | Product Description NOTICE If applying the configuration shown in figure 4. The discharge pressure will rise and lead to an increase in shaft power. • Make sure the cross-sectional area of the gutter is large enough. NOTICE If recirculation of the service liquid is not required. Drainage of the liquid should comply with the appropriate environmental regulations.
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 capable of maintaining ultimate pressure, see Technical Data [► 26].
3 | Transport Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! • Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. • The crane and slings must be capable of lifting the weight of the pump. Machine weight: see the technical data or the nameplate Use appropriate slings •...
• Drain the operating liquid from the machine and the system before storage. • Or add an anti-freeze solution. After testing, all Busch Dolphin vacuum pumps are vented and drained. 4.1 Short Term (Up to 3 Months) • Seal all apertures with adhesive tape or provided caps.
• Make sure that the coupling is correctly aligned, see Fitting the Coupling [► 15]. 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 5.2.1 Suction Connection NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects. Risk of damage to the machine! If the inlet gas contains foreign solid particles: • Install a suitable inlet screen (smaller than 0.4 mm mesh size) upstream of the ma- chine.
5 | Installation 5.2.3 Operating Liquid Connection G (SSI) F (OPI) J (ADV) Operating liquid inlet (OPI) Shaft seal flush connection (SSI) Clean and drain connection Stuffing box drain plug Automatic drain valve (ADV) Casing drain plugs Connection sizes: Machine type LG 0890 A G2"...
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Installation | 5 The condition of both the operating liquid and the conveyed media depend on the phys- ical conditions pressure and temperature. At a very low pressures and sufficiently high temperatures the operating liquid can locally transfer into the vapour phase, creating bubbles within the operating liquid. This process is called “cavitation”...
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Water pressure before flow regulation valve bar(g) (once through operation only) Max. allowable supply temperature °C Max. allowable kinematic viscosity Consider the motor power for anything other than water - consult Busch. Max. allowable particle size 0.4* 14 / 32 0870231039_LG_LR_-_IM_en...
Chemical compat- ibility should always be checked by competent personnel before use, particular atten- tion should be paid to elastomer material selection. If in doubt, please consult Busch. 5.4 Fitting the Coupling WARNING Unprotected coupling.
• Provide an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 for the motor. • 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.
Commissioning | 6 • Watch the fan wheel of the motor and determine the direction of rotation just before the fan wheel stops. If the rotation of the motor must be changed: • Switch any two of the motor phase wires. For motor wiring and wiring diagrams, please refer to motor manufacturers instruction manuals.
6 | Commissioning • Make sure that the operating liquid level is at the machine shaft centre. • Check the operation of all automatic valves before start up – Machines with gland packing for shaft sealing: loosen the packing gland plate and apply a few drops of oil to the packing for lubricating purpose.
Liquid Connection [► 12]. • Check the machine for liquid leaks - in case of leaks have the machine repaired (contact Busch). • If applicable, check gland packing leakage rate (45 to 60 drips per minute) and adjust as required.
• 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).
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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• Seek advice from your local Busch representa- tive. The operating liquid is too • Reduce the temperature warm or insufficient operat- of the operating liquid or ing liquid.
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Wiring Dia- gram Three-Phase Motor [► 16]. Defective bearings. • Repair the machine (con- tact Busch). The vacuum pump cavitates • Consult the chapter Pre- (periodic formation and col- venting Cavitation lapsing of steam bubbles in [► 18].
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Troubleshooting | 11 Vibration is high. Loose contact between the • Fill the space with con- baseplate and the founda- crete, tighten the anchor tion, or the anchor bolts are bolts. loose. Alignment fail. • Adjust alignment. 0870231039_LG_LR_-_IM_en 25 / 32...
Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6ZD United Kingdom declares that the machine(s): DOLPHIN LG 0890 A; LG 1200 A; LG 1910 A; LG 2680 A; DOLPHIN LR 0700 A; LR 1190 A; LR 1560 A; LR 2200 A has (have) been manufactured in accordance with the European Directives: –...