Elmo Rietschle V Series Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Edition: 1.0 · 09/03/2022 · BA 237-EN Translation of the original Operating Instructions Keep in a safe place for future reference! Operating Instructions V-VCS 100 | 150 and V-VCX 100 | 150 Vacuum pump V Serie V Series Drehschieber Rotary Vane...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Foreword ..............Principles . - Page 3 Table of contents ........20 Commissioning and decommissioning Start-up .
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Page 4: Foreword
Foreword Foreword Principles These Operating Instructions: • are a part of the following oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps models V-VCS 100 | 150 and V-VCX 100 | 150. • Describe how to use these pumps safely and properly in all life phases and they apply to all responsible persons •... -
Page 5: Disclaimer
Foreword Disclaimer Please note that we cannot accept any liability for damages arising from failure to observe the instructions. Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH does not assume liability for the following cases: • Not intended use • Not complying with these instructions •... -
Page 6: Safety
Safety Safety The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to non-observance of the whole documentation. General These operating instructions contain basic instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and in- spection work which must be obeyed to ensure the safe operation of the machine and prevent physical and material damage. - Page 7 Safety Symbol Explanation Warning signs Obey all safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Warns of potential risk of injury Warns of electrical voltage Warns of suspended loads Warns of hot surface Mandatory signs Obey all instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Observe the Operating Instructions Wear eye protection Wear protective gloves...
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Page 8: Intended Use
Safety Intended use The machine is suitable for conveying the following media: • in the VCS version: all non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous dry gases and gas-air mixtures • in the VCX version: all non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous damp gases and gas-air mixtures The machine must only be operated in such areas as are described in the operating instructions: Ø... -
Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Ø The following works are only allowed to be done by technical specialist personnel, who have been trained and instructed for the works assigned: • Transport only by forwarding agents • Erection, commissioning, maintenance and inspection works, as well as troubleshooting by specialist personnel (e.g. -
Page 10: Responsibilities Of The User
Safety Responsibilities of the user During the whole operating period of the machine, the operating company is obliged to prove that the limits have been met and the required maintenance and inspection works have been performed. The user must ensure that: •... -
Page 11: 2.11 Safety Equipment, Monitored Functions
Safety 2.11 Safety equipment, monitored functions Missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to dangerous operating states and thus result in life-threatening injuries. Ø Do not modify or bypass safety equipment and safety functions Ø Check the function at regular intervals 2.12 Emergency Stop / Emergency Off Missing safety equipment may lead to hazardous operating states. -
Page 12: Transport And Storage
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport WARNING Death by falling down or tipping over of the transported goods! Falling or tipping over of transported goods can cause serious or fatal injuries. Limbs can be crushed. Ø Select the lifting device according to the total weight to be transported. Ø... -
Page 13: Storage
Transport and storage The pump is supplied on a pallet. a) Unload the pump using a forklift or pallet truck and transport to the installation location. b) Tighten the eyebolts (Fig. 1/1) firmly. c) For lifting, the machine must be suspended using the eyebolts and lifting gear. d) Lift the pump from the pallet and align. -
Page 14: Product Overview And Functioning
Product overview and functioning Product overview and functioning Product Overview Vacuum connection Oil separator element Exhaust air outlet Oil recommendation plate Inlet flange with non-return valve Data plate Cooling air inlet Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air outlet Drive motor Oil filling point Hot surfaces >... -
Page 15: Data Plate
Product overview and functioning Data plate 21 21 S101 112 5 3036 Model / size (mechanical version) Speed 50 Hz / 60 Hz Serial number Motor output 50 Hz / 60 Hz Year of construction Operating mode Data matrix barcode Pumping capacity 50 Hz / 60 Hz Article No. -
Page 16: Fields Of Application
Product overview and functioning Fields of application The oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCS and V-VCX are suitable for creating vacuums. With free intake the nominal pumping capacity is 100 m /h (VCS 100) and 150 m /h (VCS 150) at 50 Hz. Data sheet D 237 shows the dependency of the pumping capacity on the intake pressure. -
Page 17: Installation
Installation Installation We urgently recommend having the installation carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Gardner Denver does not accept liability for damages caused by improper carrying out of installation. Preparation of installation Ensure the following conditions: • Machine freely accessible from all sides •... -
Page 18: Connection Of Pipes
Installation Connection of pipes WARNING Parts being ejected from over pressure! Closing or narrowing of the exhaust air openings may lead to impermissible pres- sure in the machine. This could result in severe or mortal injury, components may be damaged. Ø... -
Page 19: Check Lubricating Oil
Installation Check lubricating oil The pumps are delivered with first oil filling. With this, it can happen that the oil has a dark colour due to graphite leaching. This does not have any influence on the performance of the pump. a) Check the lubricating oil level through the oil sight glass (Fig. -
Page 20: Commissioning And Decommissioning
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning WARNING Risk of injury due to improper operation! Improper operation of the machine can cause serious or fatal injuries. Ø Only use the machine in accordance with the intended use. See chapter 2.4. CAUTION Risk of injury due to drawing in and trapping! Due to the high suction capacity it is possible that fingers are drawn in the inlet connection and injured. -
Page 21: Start-Up
Commissioning and decommissioning Start-up 6.1.1 Installation check WARNING Risk of injury! A faulty installation as well as missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to severe injury. Ø Put the vacuum pump into operation only after it has been ensured that the installation is carried out flawless and the requirements for installation, as- sembly and electrical installation have been observed. -
Page 22: Standstill Of The Machine
Commissioning and decommissioning 6.2.2 Standstill of the machine For standstill times longer than two minutes, we recommend venting the connected suction line to atmos- pheric pressure in order to avoid possible damage to the machine. Decommissioning 6.3.1 Decommissioning of the machine DANGER Danger of death from touching live parts! Touching of live parts cause serious injuries or death. -
Page 23: Maintenance And Repair
2,000 or 3,000 operating hours only applies to oil that has been delivered or is ap- proved by Elmo Rietschle. Please find an overview in Tab. 3 on page 32. For all works, observe the safety instructions described in chapter 2 “Safety”. -
Page 24: Maintenance Table
Maintenance and repair Maintenance table Interval Maintenance activities Chapter (Operating hours) daily Check the oil level 6.2.1 Depending on the degree of pollution Clean vacuum pump At least 1 x per month Check the pipes and screws for leaks and ensure —... -
Page 25: Preparing Maintenance Works
Maintenance and repair Preparing maintenance works a) Switch the plant off electrically and secure it against unexpected restart. b) Vent the vacuum pump with atmospheric air; for this purpose open the shut-off valve on the inlet side. Exception: Clean the outside of the vacuum pump c) Allow the vacuum pump to fully cool down. -
Page 26: Clean The Filter Cartridge Of The Gas Ballast Valve
Maintenance and repair Inlet flange Micro filter disc Gas ballast valve Cover Mesh filter Countersunk screw Filter disc Screws Fig. 6 Mesh filter and gas ballast valve 7.5.2 Clean the filter of the gas ballast valve The pumps work with a gas ballast valve (Fig. 6/U). The inbuilt filter disc (Fig. 6/f ) and micro filter discs (Fig. -
Page 27: Refilling Of Oil
Maintenance and repair The waste oil must be disposed of in compliance with the local environmental protection regulations. As operating agent, we recommend Elmo Rietschle oils, see oil recommendation plate (Fig. 7/M) as well as Tab. 3 on page 32: •... -
Page 28: Oil Separator Elements
Maintenance and repair Oil separator elements Property damage due to insufficient maintenance! NOTICE If the air oil removal devices are strongly polluted, their functioning will be re- duced, which can cause machine failures. Ø Check oil separator elements for soiling at regular intervals. Ø... -
Page 29: Check The Fan
Maintenance and repair Check the fan CAUTION Danger of injury when dealing with compressed air! While the fan is being blown off with compressed air, loose solid particles or dust swirling around may cause injury to the eyes. Inhaling can damage lungs. Ø... - Page 30 Maintenance and repair Property damage due to frequent starting and high ambient temperature! NOTICE Frequent starting and high ambient temperature reduces the lifetime of the sleeve. Ø Regularly check the coupling sleeve for wear. Eyebolt Coupling half on the motor side Coupling sleeve Coupling half on the pump side Motor...
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Page 31: 7.10 Repair / Service
For a simple and fast maintenance we are offering several service kits for our vacuum pumps. They include all wearing parts and sealings that are required for the respective maintenance works. These service kits and oil types can directly be ordered from our Elmo Rietschle Service with quotation of the material numbers. - Page 32 Maintenance and repair Service kits Material number Description Kit of wearing parts Includes all wearing parts. VCS 100 1029260103 VCX 100 1029270203 VCS 150 1029290103 VCX 150 1029300203 Set of sealings 1029290101 Includes all sealings. Tab. 2 Service-kits (continued) Trading units Material number Description Multi-Lube 100...
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Page 33: Errors
Errors Errors DANGER Danger to life! If malfunctions are disregarded and/or removed only insufficiently, serious to lethal injuries can occur. Ø Never put the pump in operation again after it has been switched off automat- ically without unequivocally finding out the reason for this shut-off and reme- dying it. - Page 34 Check ambient conditions Chapter 5.1 Clean ventilation slots Chapter 7.2 The machine makes The pump housing is worn Repair by manufacturer or Elmo Rietschle a strange noise (chatter marks) authorised workshop Service (The blades making The vacuum adjustment valve Replace the valve Chapter 7.11...
- Page 35 — temperature pour until the water has evap- orated from the oil Tab. 4 Table of malfunctions (continued) Please contact Elmo Rietschle Service for other malfunctions or those that cannot be eliminated. www.gd-elmorietschle.com © Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH...
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Page 36: Disassembly And Disposal
Disassembly and disposal Disassembly and disposal Disassembly WARNING Risk of injury due to substances hazardous to health! Due to contamination with hazardous substances and operating agents during operation, there is a high health risk for the personnel. Ø Before disassembly, properly clean the machine. Ø... -
Page 37: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data VCS 100 VCS 150 VCX 100 VCX 150 Average sound pressure level 50 Hz EN ISO 3744 dB(A) 60 Hz Tolerance ± 3 dB(A) Weight * Length * Width Height (without terminal box) Vacuum connection G 11/2 G 11/2 G 11/2 G 11/2... - Page 38 Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Johann-Sutter-Straße 6+8 79650 Schopfheim · Germany Phone +49 7622 392-0 +49 7622 392-300 Elmo Rietschle is a brand of Gardner Denver‘s Industrial Products Division and part of Blower Operations.
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