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A65201880_AA
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  • Page 1 Rotary Vane Pumps RV3, RV5, RV8 and RV12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL edwardsvacuum.com A65201880_AA Original instructions...
  • Page 2 Publication number Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety P40040100 Trademark credit Edwards and the Edwards logo are trademarks of Edwards Limited, Innovation Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9TW. Fomblin® is a registered trademark of Ausimont SpA. Disclaimer The content of this manual may change from time to time without notice. We accept no liability for any errors that may appear in this manual nor do we make any expressed or implied warranties regarding the content.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.9 Leak-test the system..........33 A65201880_AA Page 3 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 4 9. Service and spares......... 50 A65201880_AA Page 4 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 5 10.4 Maintenance........... 56 A65201880_AA Page 5 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 6 Figure 10: Accessories............55 A65201880_AA Page 6 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 7: Safety And Compliance

    Information about properties or instructions for an action which, if ignored, will cause damage to the pump or the system. We reserve the right to change the design and the stated data. The illustrations are not binding. Keep the instructions for future use. A65201880_AA Page 7 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    Identifies a potential hazard from a hot surface. Warning - Use protective equipment Use appropriate protective equipment for the task. Warning - Risk of explosion There is a risk of explosion when you do the task. A65201880_AA Page 8 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    A65201880_AA - Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the RV3, RV5, RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps. The pump must be used as specified in this manual. The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.

  • Page 10: Description

    13. Voltage indicator 13. Voltage indicator 14. Electrical inlet‑connector 14. Electrical inlet‑connector * RV3 and RV5 pumps only, a lifting bracket is fitted to RV8 and RV12 pumps. ‑ phase pumps only. † Single Note: ‑ phase RV3/RV5 pump shown.

  • Page 11: Performance Modes And Controls

    The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a retractable lifting handle (3). The RV8 and the RV12 pumps are fitted with a lifting bracket for use with suitable lifting equipment.

  • Page 12: Gas-Ballast Control

    All surfaces of the pump which are exposed to the pumped gases are free from copper, zinc and cadmium. Other materials of construction include fluorocarbon elastomer, nitrile, silicon, chemically-resistant polymers, nickel and stainless steel. A65201880_AA Page 12 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    1 x 10 mbar, 10 Pa gas-ballast flow Maximum displacement: m 50 Hz electrical supply 14.2 60 Hz electrical supply 11.7 17.0 Maximum pumping speed (Pneurop 6602, 1979): m 50 Hz electrical supply 12.0 A65201880_AA Page 13 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 14 Gas-ballast flow l min Maximum water vapour 0.22 0.12 0.22 0.12 kg h pumping rate Maximum water vapour in- mbar let pressure 8 x 10 5.4 x 10 5 x 10 3.2 x 10 A65201880_AA Page 14 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 15 1-phase 3-phase Gas-ballast control closed (position ‘0’) Ultimate total pressure mbar 3 x 10 3 x 10 Gas-ballast control low flow (position ‘I’) Ultimate total pressure mbar 6 x 10 6 x 10 A65201880_AA Page 15 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 16 Maximum water vapour inlet mbar pressure 1 x 10 7 x 10 7 x 10 5 x 10 Gas-ballast control high flow (position ‘II’) Ultimate total pressure mbar 6 x 10 6 x 10 A65201880_AA Page 16 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 17 3-phase 1-phase pumps 3-phase pumps pumps pumps 0.06 kg h 0.04 kg h 0.22 kg h 0.12 kg h (RV3/5/8) (RV3/5) 0.29 kg h 0.20 kg h (RV12) (RV8) 0.25 kg h (RV12) A65201880_AA Page 17 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 18: Performance Characteristics

    0, I, and II in Figure: Performance characteristics in High Vacuum mode (pumping speed against inlet pressure) show the relationship between inlet pressure and pumping speed for High Vacuum mode S . A65201880_AA Page 18 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Data

    29.0 kg Pumps with motor, without oil 3.2.4 Noise and vibration data Table 9 Noise and vibration data Parameter Reference data Sound pressure* 48 dB (A) Single-phase pumps 50 dB (A) Three-phase pumps A65201880_AA Page 19 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 20: Lubrication Data

    Vacuum mode S , 50 Hz operation. † Measured at the inlet port to ISO 2372 (1974). 3.2.5 Lubrication data Note: Edwards Material Safety Data sheets for the rotary pump oils are available on request. Table 10 Lubrication data Parameter Reference data...

  • Page 21: Dimensions

    1. On-off switch (single-phase pumps only) 2. Lifting bracket (RV8 and RV12 pumps 1. On-off switch (single-phase pumps only) 2. Lifting bracket (RV8 and RV12 pumps only. A lifting handle is fitted to RV3 and only. A lifting handle is fitted to RV3 and RV5 pumps.)

  • Page 22: Electrical Data: Single-Phase Pumps

    Table 11 Electrical data (single-phase pumps with Part Numbers ending in -903 or -906) Pump Nominal supply (V) Frequency (Hz) Power (W) Full load current (A) RV3, RV5, RV8 and 220-240 RV12 230-240 115-120 Table 12 Electrical data (single-phase pumps with Part Numbers ending in -904)

  • Page 23: Electrical Data: Three-Phase Pumps

    Class CC fuses of the values shown in Table: Electrical data (three-phase pumps with Part Numbers ending in -905) the point of connection to the supply. A65201880_AA Page 23 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 24 (Hz) current current 200-220 10.2 200-230 10.2 RV3 and 380-415 200-208 14.0 200-230 12.0 RV8 and RV12 380-415 * Observe requirements of local and regional electrical codes with respect to supply protection. A65201880_AA Page 24 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 25: Installation

    ▪ Avoid high levels of heat input to the pump from the process gases, otherwise the pump may overheat and seize, and cause the motor thermal overload device to open. A65201880_AA Page 25 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 26: Unpack And Inspect

    4.4 Locate the pump The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a lifting handle enabling the pump to be moved by hand. If using mechanical lifting equipment, do not attach the equipment to the handle; for stability, use slings around the motor and the pump-body.

  • Page 27: Fill The Pump With Oil

    Remove the voltage selector switch cover (5) and toggle the voltage selector switch (3) into the alternate position. Invert the voltage selector switch cover (5) and refit over the voltage selector switch (3). Refit the two retaining screws (6). A65201880_AA Page 27 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 28: Connect The Pump To The Electrical Supply

    Check that the motor cooling-fan rotates in the correct direction (14) shown by the arrow on the motor fan-cover. If the direction of rotation is incorrect, switch off the electrical supply immediately and contact us or the supplier for advice. A65201880_AA Page 28 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 29: Electrical Installation: Three-Phase Pumps

    Ensure that the motor is correctly configured for the local electrical supply. If necessary, reconfigure the links (Figure: Three-phase electrical connections: 200– A65201880_AA Page 29 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 30: Connect The Pump To The Local Electrical Supply

    Using a tool this should be tightened to a torque of 2.5 Nm, do not overtighten. Ensure that the cover gasket is correctly positioned, then refit the cover to the terminal-box and secure with the screws. A65201880_AA Page 30 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 31: Figure 5: Three-Phase Electrical Connections: 200-230 V

    A. Starter/contactor B. Motor terminal-box B. Motor terminal-box 1. Links 1. Links Figure 6 Three-phase electrical connections: 380-460 V A. Starter/contactor A. Starter/contactor B. Motor terminal-box B. Motor terminal-box 1. Links 1. Links A65201880_AA Page 31 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 32: Check The Direction Of Rotation

    ▪ Ensure that sealing surfaces are clean and scratch-free. In any of the following circumstances, fitting an oil mist filter to the pump outlet is recommended: A65201880_AA Page 32 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 33: Leak-Test The System

    4.9 Leak-test the system Leak-test the system and seal any leaks found after installing the RV pump, to prevent leakage of substances out of the system and leakage of air into the system. A65201880_AA Page 33 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 34: Operation

    Lower Explosive Limits (LEL). ▪ Use an inert gas purge into the pump gas ballast connection to prevent the condensation of flammable vapours within the pump mechanism and exhaust pipeline. A65201880_AA Page 34 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 35: Gas Purges

    Table: Performance data- High Vacuum mode Table: Performance data- High throughput mode. The position of both the mode selector and the gas-ballast control can be changed when the pump is off or when the pump is operating. A65201880_AA Page 35 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 36: Mode Selector

    When using either low flow or high flow gas-ballast, there will be an increased rate of oil loss from the pump. Where possible, we recommend that low flow gas-ballast (position ‘I’) is selected, rather than high flow gas-ballast (position ‘II’), to minimise the loss of oil. A65201880_AA Page 36 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 37: Start-Up Procedure

    Turn the mode selector to select High Throughput mode S , set the gas-ballast control to low flow (position ‘I’) and operate the pump for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to thoroughly purge the oil of contaminants. A65201880_AA Page 37 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 38: To Pump Condensable Vapours

    If necessary, change the mode selector to High Throughput mode S and reduce the thermal load from the pumped gases, to prevent overheating of the pump. A65201880_AA Page 38 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 39: Shut-Down

    Close the vacuum system isolation-valve (if not already closed). Close gas-ballast (set the gas-ballast control to position ‘0’). On single-phase pumps, use the on/off switch to switch off the pump. Switch off the electrical supply to the pump. A65201880_AA Page 39 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    6.2 Maintenance plan The plan shown in Table: Maintenance plan details the routine maintenance operations necessary to maintain RV pumps in normal use. Instructions for each operation are given in the section shown. A65201880_AA Page 40 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 41: Check The Oil-Level

    If the oil-level goes above the MAX mark, remove the drain-plug (9) and drain the excess oil from the pump. Refit the filler-plug. If the oil is contaminated, drain and refill the pump with clean oil as described in Replace the oil on page 42. A65201880_AA Page 41 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 42: Replace The Oil

    If necessary, wipe the O-ring with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Refit the centring-ring and filter assembly and the O-ring to the inlet-port. Refit the vacuum system to the pump inlet-port. A65201880_AA Page 42 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 43: Inspect And Clean The Gas-Ballast Control

    Push the control down as far as it will go and turn the control clockwise slightly until the bayonet-lugs engage correctly. Reset the gas-ballast control to the required position. A65201880_AA Page 43 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 44: Clean The Oil-Level Sight-Glass

    Refit the O-ring, sight-glass and bezel and secure with the two screws. Refill the pump with oil as described in Replace the oil on page 42. Check that the sight-glass does not leak. A65201880_AA Page 44 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 45: Clean The Motor Fan-Cover And Enclosure

    (see Spares on page 51). 6.10 Fit new blades Fit new blades to the pump as described in the instructions supplied with the blade kit (see Spares on page 51). A65201880_AA Page 45 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 46: Test The Motor Condition

    IEC 1010‑1, the earth continuity is less than 0.1 W and the insulation resistance is greater than 10 W. If the motor fails these tests, the motor must be replaced. A65201880_AA Page 46 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 47: Fault Finding

    The inlet-filter is blocked. ▪ The pump has not warmed up. 7.4 The pump is noisy ▪ The motor fan-cover is damaged. ▪ The motor bearings are worn. ▪ The oil is contaminated with solid particles. A65201880_AA Page 47 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 48: The Pump Surface Temperature Is Above 100 °C

    The oil-box gaskets have deteriorated. ▪ There is an oil leak from the gas-ballast control. ▪ There is an oil leak from the drain-plug. ▪ There is an oil leak from the sight-glass. A65201880_AA Page 48 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 49: Storage And Disposal

    Dispose of the pump and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements. Take particular care with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous process substances. Do not incinerate fluoroelastomer seals and O-rings. A65201880_AA Page 49 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 50: Service And Spares

    Do not return a pump with accessories fitted. Remove all accessories and retain them for future use. ▪ The instruction in the returns procedure to drain all fluids does not apply to the lubricant in pump oil reservoirs. A65201880_AA Page 50 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 51: Spares

    Ultragrade 19 oil, 4 litres H110-25-013 Fomblin 06/6 oil, 1 kg H113-06-019 Fomblin 06/6 oil, 5 kg H113-06-020 Clean and overhaul kit (Standard) A652-01-131 A652-01-131 RV3 Blade kit A652-01-130 A652-01-130 RV5 Blade kit A653-01-130 A653-01-130 RV8 Blade kit A654-01-130 A654-01-130...

  • Page 52: Accessories

    Item Numbers Hydrocarbon prepared pumps PFPE prepared pumps Motor kit (Japan) 50/60 Hz, 450/500 W, A652-98-500 A652-98-500 1 phase, 100-105/200-210 V RV3/RV5 Motor kit (Europe/USA/Japan) A652-97-000 A652-97-000 50/60 Hz, 250/300 W, 3 phase, 200-230/380-460 V RV8/RV12 Motor Kit (Europe/USA/ A654-97-000...

  • Page 53: Inlet Catchpot

    When the kit is fitted, oil will be returned from the mist filter to the pump when the pump is switched off or when the gas-ballast control is closed (in the ‘0’ position) and there is no process gas being pumped. A65201880_AA Page 53 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 54: Oil Drain-Extension

    9.4.14 Solenoid operated pipeline valve Fit the pipeline valve between the vacuum system and the pump-inlet to provide additional system protection when the pump is switched off. A65201880_AA Page 54 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 55: Figure 10 Accessories

    8. Outlet mist filter 8. Outlet mist filter 9. Gas-ballast adaptor 9. Gas-ballast adaptor 10. Gravity oil drain kit 10. Gravity oil drain kit 11. Vibration isolators 11. Vibration isolators 12. Oil drain-extension 12. Oil drain-extension A65201880_AA Page 55 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...

  • Page 56: Pfpe-Prepared Rv Pumps

    260 °C and above. The pump may have overheated if it was misused, if it malfunctioned, or if it was in a fire. Material Safety Data Sheets for PFPE oils used in the pump are available on request: contact us or the supplier. A65201880_AA Page 56 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
  • Page 57 If the PFPE-prepared RV pump is filled with Fomblin oil, We recommend you to do regular checks for oil leaks are carried out, particularly around the shaft seals. ▪ If an oil leak is detected, contact us or the supplier for advice. A65201880_AA Page 57 03/2021 - ©Edwards Limited...
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  • Page 59 RH15 9TW The following product AXXX - Pump type Variant Motor description 652 = RV3 01 to 99 903 = 220/240V 50/60Hz Single Phase 653 = RV5 904 = 100/200V 50/60Hz Single Phase 654 = RV8 905 = 200-230/380-460V 50/60Hz Three Phase...
  • Page 60 Documentation Officer: Jelena Havelkova, Spielberk Office Centre, Holandska 10, Brno, 63900 Czech Republic, : +42(0) 734 418 896, : documentation@edwardsvacuum.com This declaration, based on the requirements of the listed Directives and EN ISO/IEC 17050-1, covers all product serial numbers from this date on: 21 May 2020.
  • Page 61 Additional Legislation and Compliance Information EU RoHS Directive: Material Exemption Information This product is compliant with the following Annex III Exemptions 6(b) Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% by weight • 6(c) Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight •...
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