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 2.4.3 Temperature Switch "Oil" The temperature switch monitors the oil temperature of the machine. Depending on the oil type, the machine must be stopped when the oil reaches a certain temperature, see Oil [► 24]. 2.4.4 Resistance Thermometer The resistance thermometer monitors the oil temperature of the machine.
Storage | 4 Machine weight: see the technical data or the nameplate (NP) • Check the machine for transport damage. If the machine is secured to a base plate: • Remove the machine from the base plate. Storage • Seal all apertures with adhesive tape or reuse provided caps. If the machine is to be stored for more than 3 months: •...
• 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.
Depending on the specific order, other connection dimensions may apply. If the machine is used as part of a vacuum system: • Busch recommends the installation of an isolation valve in order to prevent the oil from flowing back to the vacuum system.
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 [► 24] and Oil [► 24]. 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590...
(see Technical Data [► 24]). Seek advice from your Busch representative. • Make sure that the power supply for the motor is compatible with the data on the nameplate of the motor.
• 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.
12 pins (middle voltage): 5.6 Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE In order to prevent potential nuisance alarms, Busch recommends that the control system is configured with a time delay of at least 20 seconds. 5.6.1 Wiring Diagram Level Switch (Optional) Part no.: 0652 569 236...
6.1 Conveying Condensable Vapours Water vapour within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapours are to be conveyed: 14 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! • Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. • Shut down the machine and lock against inadvertent start up. • Vent the connected lines to atmospheric pressure.
In case of a gas ballast valve (GB) being in- stalled: • Clean the gas ballast valve. • 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...
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.: Drain pan 0486 000 505 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
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7 | Maintenance Busch genuine spare parts 1x oil filter (OF), part. no.: 0531 000 002 Oil filter wrench For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 24] and Oil [► 24]. 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590 Check oil level...
• 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 parts kit Description Part no.
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(EF) and the o-rings. The float valve (FV) does • Check float valve and the not work properly. oil return line, repair it if necessary (contact Busch). Abnormal oil consumption. Oil leaks. • Replace seals (contact Busch). The float valve (FV) does •...
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Troubleshooting | 11 The oil is emulsified. The machine sucked in liq- • Flush the machine (con- uids or significant amounts tact Busch). of vapour. • Clean the filter of the gas ballast valve (GB). • Modify the operational mode (see Conveying Condensable Vapours [► 14]).
Switch point / Trip signal Oil temperature [°C] In case of unfavourable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch repre- sentative for more details. To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP).
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.
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