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.
2 | Product Description Product Description Description Suction connection Motor terminal box Discharge connection Oil fill plug Magnetic plug Oil sight glass Nameplate Oil drain plug Bypass valve Barrier gas connection Eyebolt NOTE Technical term. In this instruction manual, we consider that the term ‘machine’ refers to the ‘vacuum booster’. 4 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
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.
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● 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. 6 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
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 [➔ 29]. ● Make sure to use a suitable backing pump, if necessary seek advice from your Busch representative ●...
5 | Installation 5.2.1 Suction Connection WARNING Unprotected suction connection. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not put hand or fingers in the suction connection. NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects or liquids. Risk of damage to the machine! If the inlet gas contains dust or other foreign solid particles: ●...
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 [➔ 29] and Oil [➔ 30]. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
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__ / __ / ____ Oil type see nameplate Change interval see instruction manual If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: ● Order it from your Busch representative. 12 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
● 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 [➔ 31] or UK Declaration of Conformity [➔ 32]).
● 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 suitable for the electrical installation. ● Provide a lockable disconnect switch or an emergency stop switch on the power line so that the machine is completely secured in case of an emergency situation.
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6 | Electrical Connection 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 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
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. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en 17 | 36...
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7 | Commissioning NOTICE Flushing without barrier gas. Risk of damage to the machine! ● The flushing process can pass over into the bearings and the oil chambers! Do not perform flushing without using the barrier gas. Beforehand, a barrier gas must be connected according to the following illustration and recommendations: Description Process flow inlet (IN)
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! ●...
● Check the electrical connections and the monitoring devices. Every 16000 hours or after 4 ● Have a major overhaul on the machine (contact Busch). years Oil Level Inspection ● Shut down the machine. ● When the machine is stopped, wait 1 minute before checking the oil level.
Maintenance | 8 You can consult your Busch representative in order to find out why this color change has occurred. 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.
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8 | Maintenance For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 29] and Oil [➔ 30]. 22 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
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__ / __ / ____ Oil type see nameplate Change interval see instruction manual If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: ● Order it from your Busch representative. Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en 23 | 36...
● 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).
Decommissioning | 10 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 [➔ 21]. 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. 28 | 36 Instruction Manual PANDA WV 4500 B_EN_en...
14 | Oil VSC 100 VSL 100 ISO-VG Ambient temperature range [°C] 0 ... 40 0 ... 40 Part number 1 L packaging 0831 168 356 0831 122 573 Part number 5 L packaging 0831 168 357 0831 122 572 Remark Food applications (H1) To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP).
EU Declaration of Conformity | 15 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.
16 | UK Declaration of Conformity 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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