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 used in combination with a backing pump in vacuum system.
● Check if the process gases are compatible with those following materials: - Cast iron - Steel - Aluminium - Fluoroelastomer (FKM/FPM) ● In doubt, please contact your Busch representative. Shaft Sealing Variants 2.3.1 Mechanical Seal The shaft sealing consists, in standard execution, of a mechanical seal.
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. WARNING Lifting the machine using the motor eye bolt. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not lift the machine using the eye bolt fitted to the motor. Only lift the machine as shown. NOTICE In case the machine is already filled with oil.
4 | Storage Storage ● Seal all apertures with adhesive tape or reuse provided caps. If the machine is to be stored for more than 3 months: ● Wrap the machine in a corrosion inhibiting film. ● Store the machine indoors, dry, dust free and if possible in original packaging preferably at temperatures between -20 ...
● Make sure that the environment of the machine is not potentially explosive. ● Make sure that the ambient conditions comply with the Technical Data [➔ 30]. ● Make sure to use a suitable backing pump, if necessary seek advice from your Busch representative ●...
5 | Installation 5.2.1 Gas Flow Variants The machine can be installed in different ways: Description Vertical gas flow Lateral discharge (Optional) In some specific cases, other gas flow variants may apply. 5.2.2 Suction Connection WARNING Unprotected suction connection. Risk of severe injury! ●...
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 [➔ 30] and Oil [➔ 33]. ● Fill up until the oiler (OR) is at least two thirds full (with lip seals only).
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● 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. ● Make sure that the EMC of the machine is compliant with the requirements of your supply network system, if necessary provide further interference suppression (EMC of the machine, see EU Declaration of Conformity [➔ 34] or UK Declaration of Conformity [➔ 35]).
● If the machine is equipped with a power connector, install a residual current protective device to protect persons in case of isolation default. ● Busch recommends installing a type B residual protective device and adapted to the electrical installation.
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6 | Electrical Connection Double star connection, multi-voltage motor Star connection, multi-voltage motor with 9 with 9 pins (low voltage): pins (high voltage): Double star connection, multi-voltage motor Star connection, multi-voltage motor with 12 with 12 pins (low voltage): pins (high voltage): Delta connection, multi-voltage motor with 12 pins (middle voltage): 16 | 36...
Commissioning | 7 Commissioning CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! ● Avoid contact with the machine during and directly after operation. CAUTION Noise of running machine. Risk of damage to hearing! If persons are present in the vicinity of a non noise insulated machine over extended periods: ●...
7 | Commissioning Compression Chamber Flushing Depending on the process type (very demanding application), flushing through the compression chamber (cylinder + lobes) might need to be performed. Seek advice from your Busch representative. NOTICE Flushing without barrier gas. Risk of damage to the machine! ●...
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Commissioning | 7 When the flushing is finished: ● Close the gas supply. ● Dry the machine of flushing fluid. Do not operate the machine in normal operating conditions with the barrier gas opened. It might affect the ultimate pressure and the suction capacity. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en 19 | 36...
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! ● Maintenance work must only be executed by qualified personnel. ● Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. NOTICE Using inappropriate cleaners. Risk of removing safety stickers and protective paint! ●...
If the oil becomes dark or looks different from the initial color: ● Change the oil immediately, see Oil Change [➔ 22]. You can consult your Busch representative in order to find out why this color change has occurred. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en...
8 | Maintenance Oil Change NOTICE 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. 22 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en...
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Maintenance | 8 For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 30] and Oil [➔ 33]. ● Fill up until the oiler (OR) is at least two thirds full (with lip seals only). Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en 23 | 36...
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● 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).
10 | Decommissioning Decommissioning DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock. ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. CAUTION Hot surface. Risk of burns! ● Prior to any action requiring touching the machine, let the machine cool down first. ●...
● The exclusive use of Busch genuine spare parts and consumables is recommended for the correct functioning of the machine and to validate the warranty. There is no standard spare parts kits available for this product, if you require Busch genuine parts: ● Contact your Busch representative.
Busch). Solid foreign matter has ● Remove the solid foreign entered the machine. matter or repair the machine (contact Busch). ● Equip the machine with a mesh screen at the suction connection. The motor is defective. ● Replace the motor.
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Oil Change [➔ 22]. The machine runs too hot. ● See problem "The machine runs too hot". For the solution of problems not mentioned in the troubleshooting chart contact your Busch representative. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en 29 | 36...
Oil | 15 VSC 100 VSL 100 ISO-VG Part number 1 L packaging 0831 168 356 0831 122 573 Part number 5 L packaging 0831 168 357 0831 122 572 To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP). Instruction Manual PANDA WV 1200-2400 A_EN_en 33 | 36...
16 | EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-markings 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.
UK Declaration of Conformity | 17 UK Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the UKCA-markings 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.
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