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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Original OKTA 4000 | 4000 M | 6000 | 6000 M Roots pump...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new roots pump should support you in your individual application with full performance and without malfunctions. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and complete range of top-quality products and first-class service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents About this manual Validity 1.1.1 Applicable documents 1.1.2 Product variants affected Target group Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text 1.3.2 Pictographs 1.3.3 Stickers on the product 1.3.4 Abbreviations Safety General safety instructions Safety instructions Safety precautions Product usage limits Proper use... - Page 4 Shutting down for longer periods Recommissioning Disposing of the vacuum pump Malfunctions Service solutions from Pfeiffer Vacuum Spare parts 11.1 Set of seals for version with RSSR 11.2 Set of seals for version with magnetic coupling 11.3 Maintenance kit for version with RSSR 11.4 Maintenance kit for version with magnetic coupling...
- Page 5 Tbl. 9: Conversion table: Pressure units Tbl. 10: Conversion table: Units for gas throughput Tbl. 11: Technical data Okta 4000 Standard | M Tbl. 12: Technical data Okta 6000 Standard | M Tbl. 13: Dimensions Okta 4000 Standard | M Tbl.
- Page 6 Replacing the sealing oil for radial shaft seal rings Fig. 13: Overflow valve Fig. 14: Installation instructions gear rim coupling Fig. 15: Dimension diagram Okta 4000 Standard Fig. 16: Dimension diagram Okta 4000 M Fig. 17: Dimension diagram Okta 6000 Standard Fig. 18:...
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Page 7: About This Manual
Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity These operating instructions are for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. They describe the function of the designated product and provide the most important information for safe usage of the product. The de- scriptions comply with applicable directives. All information provided in these operating instructions refer to the current development status of the product. -
Page 8: Conventions
About this manual 1.3 Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac- tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps. Individual action step A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action. ►... -
Page 9: Abbreviations
About this manual Warning hot surface This sticker warns of injuries caused by high temperatures in case of touching without protection during operation. Warning of magnetic field This adhesive label warns of injuries to people with pacemak- ers. Tbl. 1: Stickers on the product Fig. -
Page 10: Safety
Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety instructions This document includes the following four risk levels and one information level. DANGER Imminent danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ► Instructions on avoiding the hazardous situation WARNING Possibly imminent danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. - Page 11 Safety Risks during installation DANGER Danger to life from electric shock Contact with exposed and live elements generate an electric shock. Incorrect connection of the mains supply leads to the risk of live housing parts that can be touched. There is a risk to life. ►...
- Page 12 Safety WARNING Risk of crushing on rotating parts when reaching into the open flange The pistons continue to run in the vacuum after switching off the motor, and can trap fingers and hands within their reach. ► Wait until the vacuum pump comes to a complete standstill. ►...
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Page 13: Safety Precautions
Safety WARNING Health hazard and environmental damage from toxic contaminated lubricant Toxic process media can cause lubricant contamination. When changing the lubricant, there is a health hazard due to contact with poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic substances causes environmental damage. ►... -
Page 14: Product Usage Limits
► Operate the vacuum pump within application limits (see: Product usage limits and Technical data). ► Adhere to the installation, commissioning, operating, and maintenance instructions. ► Use only accessory parts recommended by Pfeiffer Vacuum. 2.6 Foreseeable improper use Improper use of the product invalidates all warranty and liability claims. Improper use is any, even unin- tended, use, which is contrary to the product purpose;... - Page 15 Safety ● Use of the vacuum pump with open vacuum and/or fore-vacuum flange open to the atmosphere ● Using lubricants not specified by Pfeiffer Vacuum ● Using pipes to lift the vacuum pump ● Use of accessories or spare parts that are not listed in these instructions ●...
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Page 16: Product Description
8 Lubricant filling plug 3.2 Product identification To ensure for a clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the rating plate to hand. The following information is shown on the rating plate: ●... -
Page 17: Product Features
Okta 4000 DN 250 ISO-F DN 160 ISO-F 4 × G 3/8" 2 × G 3/8" Okta 6000 Okta 4000 M Okta 6000 M Okta 4000 DN 250 PN 16 DN 150 PN 16 Okta 6000 pressure surge protect-... -
Page 18: Transportation And Storage
● Fill the gear and bearing chambers with lubricant only once the final installation posi- tion is reached. Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends keeping the transport packaging and original protective cov- General information regarding safe transport 1. Observe weight specified on the rating plate. -
Page 19: Storing The Vacuum Pump
– In rooms with humid or aggressive atmospheres, seal the roots pump airtight in a plastic bag, together with a drying agent. – After a storage period of 2 years, Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends changing the lubricant. The best corrosion protection for the roots pump is achieved by evacuating and then filling the suction chamber with nitrogen. -
Page 20: Installation
Pfeiffer Vacuum are excluded. ► Use approved lubricant only. ► Use alternative, application-specific lubricants only following consultation with Pfeiffer Vacuum. The type of lubricant specified for the gear and bearing chambers, and the fill quantity for the entire roots pump are shown on the rating plate. -
Page 21: Filling With Sealing Oil
Installation max. min. Fig. 5: Filling with lubricant 1 Lubricant filling plug O-ring 2 O-ring Sight glass, motor side 3 Lubricant filling plug Sight glass, gearbox side Permissible lubricants ● P3 for standard version ● D1 for special applications (such as higher operating temperatures) ●... -
Page 22: Connecting The Vacuum Side
Installation Fig. 6: Filling sealing oil for radial shaft seal rings 1 Oiler Consumable ● Sealing oil (lubricant) Procedure 1. Open the filler flap on the oiler. 2. Fill the oiler with lubricant to max. halfway. 3. Close the filler flap. 4. -
Page 23: Connecting The Fore-Vacuum Side
Installation 5.5 Connecting the fore-vacuum side WARNING Risk of crushing from rotating parts Fingers and hands may be caught by rotating pistons within the connection flange. This results in se- vere injuries. ► Keep limbs out of the reach of the roots pump. CAUTION Danger of injury from bursting as a result of high pressure in the exhaust line Faulty or inadequate exhaust pipes lead to dangerous situations, e.g. -
Page 24: Connect Three Phase Motor With 6-Pin Terminal Board
► Route the mains connection in accordance with locally applicable provisions. ► Always provide a suitable mains fuse to protect the motor and supply cable in the event of a fault. – Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends the circuit breaker type "K" with slow tripping characteristic. NOTICE Motor damage from overheating Limited motor fan cooling capacity, caused by low speeds, causes the motor to overheat. -
Page 25: Checking The Direction Of Rotation
Installation 5.6.2 Checking the direction of rotation Fig. 9: Check of direction of rotation Procedure When switching on for the first time, check the roots pump direction of rotation. 1. Switch the vacuum pump on briefly (2 to 3 seconds) – The motor and coupling must rotate clockwise (see directional arrow on housing cover). 2. -
Page 26: Connection Example With Ptc Thermistor Tripping Unit
Installation F1 - F3 AC 220 ... 240 V T1...T3 Fig. 10: Connection example with PTC thermistor tripping unit Control voltage T1 – T3 PTC resistor sensor OFF button Tripping indicator ON button Motor, 3-phase RESET button For devices with two relay outputs only Contactor For MSR type (model) only F1 –... -
Page 27: Operation
Roots pump from overload. Above the following differential pressures between the suction and pressure sides, the overflow valve closes: ● Okta 4000 differential pressure: 25 hPa ● Okta 6000 differential pressure: 20 hPa Procedure in case of a blocked overflow valve 1. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Sealing Gas Amount
3. Set the desired quantity of sealing gas on the dosing valve of the inferential meter. Example for Okta 4000 G with, e.g., 50 hPa intake pressure and 8 % sealing gas content = (4860 × 50 × 0.08)/1013 = = 19.2 Nm... -
Page 29: Switching Off And Venting
4. After flushing, sufficiently dry the vacuum pump on the inside. Pump type max. flushing quantity Okta 18000 3.0 l/min Okta 8000 2.0 l/min Okta 6000 1.75 l/min Okta 4000 1.5 l/min Okta 2000 1.0 l/min Okta 1000 0.5 l/min Okta 250/500 0.25 l/min Okta 300/600 0.25 l/min... -
Page 30: Re-Start (To)
Operation 4. Make sure that you do not vent the vacuum chambers through the vacuum pump. 5. Switch off the process- and pump-specific media supply (e.g. the sealing gas supply). Procedure with contaminated medium With media that heavily contaminate the suction chamber, flush the suction chamber with air or nitrogen at the end of the process. -
Page 31: Maintenance
You can carry out maintenance work at Maintenance Level 1 yourself. We recommend Pfeiffer Vacuum Service for carrying out maintenance work of Maintenance Level 2 and Maintenance Level 3 (revision). If the required intervals listed below are exceeded, or if mainte- nance work is carried out improperly, no warranty or liability claims are accepted on the part of Pfeiffer Vacuum. - Page 32 Maintenance Action Inspec- Mainte- Mainte- Mainte- Required material tion nance nance nance level 1 level 2 level 3 described in document Interval daily ≤ 1 year ≤ 1.5 ≤ 3 years years Inspection Visual and acoustic pump check ■ ● Check the lubricant level and color of the lubricant ●...
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Page 33: Changing The Lubricant
The usable life may deviate from the reference value specified depending on thermic and chemical loads, or due to penetrating process media in gear and bearing chambers. Safety data sheets You can obtain the safety data sheets for lubricants from Pfeiffer Vacuum on request, or from the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center. -
Page 34: Changing The Sealing Oil
Maintenance Required tool ● Ring spanner, WAF 17 mm ● Calibrated torque wrench (tightening factor ≤ 2.5) Fig. 11: Drain the lubricant 1 O-ring O-ring 2 Lubricant filling plug Collection receptacle 3 Lubricant filling plug O-ring 4 O-ring Lubricant drain plug 5 Lubricant drain plug Drain the lubricant 1. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Suction Chamber
A decreasing oil level, with no leaked oil visible below the roots pump, is due to a worn inner radial shaft seal ring. ► Should this occur, arrange for maintenance to be carried out by Pfeiffer Vacuum Service, during which all 3 radial shaft seal rings are generally replaced. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Overflow Valve
Maintenance NOTICE Property damage from incorrect cleaning procedure Flushing fluid and process media that enters the bearing and oil chambers will stick. ► During the cleaning processes, always protect all bearings with sealing gas in order to prevent a contamination of the lubricant and bearing chambers. The clearance between pistons and housing are within a tenth of a centimeter range. -
Page 37: Installing The Coupling
Maintenance Install the overflow valve 1. Mount the ball, compression piece, and spring. 2. Lock the thread on the pressure screw with Loctite 243. 3. Screw in the pressure screw. 4. Locate the valve plate in the overflow channel. 5. Install the O-ring in the appropriate groove. 6. -
Page 38: Installing The Coupling For Versions With Magnetic Coupling
► Attach the motor to the lifting gear with the eye bolt and pull the motor horizontally away from the vacuum pump. ► Use jacking bolts and guide pins. Supplementary information for work on the magnetic couplings of Roots pumps Upon request, you can obtain supplementary information PW0142 from Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center. 38/54... -
Page 39: Decommissioning
The useful life of the lubricant is limited (max. 2 years). Prior to recommissioning, carry out the follow- ing operations following inactivity of 2 years or more: ► Observe the maintenance instructions – consult Pfeiffer Vacuum where necessary. ► Change the lubricant. - Page 40 Decommissioning Procedure ► Dispose safely of all substances according to local regulations. 40/54...
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Page 41: Malfunctions
► Wear personal protective equipment if necessary. NOTICE Danger of property damage from improper maintenance Unprofessional work on the vacuum pump will lead to damage for which Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability. ► We recommend taking advantage of our service training offering. - Page 42 2. Clean suction chamber. ● Damage to the bearing or 1. Switch off the vacuum pump imme- gear wheels diately. 2. Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. ● Overflow valve soiled 1. Switch off the vacuum pump imme- diately. 2. Clean the overflow valve.
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Page 43: Service Solutions From Pfeiffer Vacuum
We are consistently striving to perfect our core competence, service for vacuum components. And our service is far from over once you’ve purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum. It often enough really just begins then. In proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality, of course. - Page 44 Service solutions from Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the details in the declaration of contamination. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Close all openings with airtight blank flanges. c) Seal the product in appropriate protective film.
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Page 45: Spare Parts
Spare parts for service work are grouped into packs. These vary according to pump ver- sion. ● You can ask Pfeiffer Vacuum Service for spare parts pack ordering data. ● Have the full pump part number (with index where applicable), found on the rating plate, to hand. -
Page 46: Accessories
Accessories 12 Accessories View the line of accessories for Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps online at pfeiffer-vacuum.de. 12.1 Accessory information Sealing gas device The use of sealing gas at the bearing points protects the lubricant from contamination by the ingress of process media and flushing fluid into the bearing and oil chambers. -
Page 47: Tbl. 8: Accessories
Accessories Article Order number PP 045 883 -T Claw Set, Zinc-Plated Steel DN 160 – 250 ISO-K for flange with sealing groove PP 045 887 -T Blank Flange Set PP 045 888 -T Blank Flange Set PP 045 889 -T Blank Flange Set PP 045 890 -T Set of Seals (FKM) -
Page 48: Technical Data And Dimensions
Technical data and dimensions 13 Technical data and dimensions 13.1 General Basis for the technical data of Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps ● Specifications according to PNEUROP committee PN5 ● ISO 21360-1: 2016 “Vacuum technology - Standard methods for measuring vacuum-pump per- formance - General description”... -
Page 49: Tbl. 11: Technical Data Okta 4000 Standard | M
Transport and storage temperature -10 – 40 °C -10 – 40 °C Weight: with motor 670 kg 700 kg Tbl. 11: Technical data Okta 4000 Standard | M Classification Okta 6000 Okta 6000 M Version Standard with motor Standard with motor and... -
Page 50: Dimensions
-10 – 40 °C Weight: with motor 870 kg 900 kg Tbl. 12: Technical data Okta 6000 Standard | M 13.3 Dimensions Dimensions in mm DN 1 DN 3 G 3/8" DN 2 Ø 18 (4x) Fig. 15: Dimension diagram Okta 4000 Standard 50/54... -
Page 51: Tbl. 13: Dimensions Okta 4000 Standard | M
1651 mm 616 mm 678 mm 560 mm 560 mm 400 mm 400 mm Tbl. 13: Dimensions Okta 4000 Standard | M DN 1 DN 3 G 3/8" DN 2 Ø 18 (4x) Fig. 17: Dimension diagram Okta 6000 Standard... -
Page 52: Tbl. 14: Dimensions Okta 6000 Standard | M
Technical data and dimensions DN 1 DN 3 G 3/8" DN 2 Ø 18 (4x) Fig. 18: Dimension diagram Okta 6000 M Classification Okta 6000 Okta 6000 M 1867 mm 1954 mm 741 mm 828 mm 560 mm 560 mm 400 mm 400 mm Tbl. -
Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity
● Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU ● Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011/65/EU The authorized representative for the compilation of technical documents is Mr. Sebas- tian Oberbeck, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Straße 43, 35614 Aßlar, Germany. Roots pump Okta 4000... - Page 54 Notizen / Notes:...
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