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.
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 rep- resentative in order to take specific precautions.
2 | Product Description Machine version Operating time RB 0021 C The machine is suitable for intermittent operation only. At the latest after 2 hours of continuous operation, the ma- chine must be shut down for at least 15 minutes. Not to be used for continuous operation especially at rough vacuum.
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. NOTICE In case the machine is already filled with oil. Tilting a machine that is already filled with oil can cause large quantities of oil to ingress into the cylinder.
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 0 ...
● 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.
● Make sure that the line size of the connection lines over the entire length is at least as large as the connections of the machine. In case of long connection lines it is advisable to use larger line sizes in order to avoid a loss of effi- ciency. Seek advice from your Busch representative. 5.2.1 Suction Connection NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects or liquids.
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. For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 25] and Oil [➔ 26]. Description 1x o-ring part no.: 0486 000 590...
● 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.
Electrical Connection | 6 ● Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. ● Connect the protective earth conductor. ● Electrically connect the motor. NOTICE Incorrect connection. Risk of damage to the motor! ● The wiring diagrams given below are typical. Check the inside of the terminal box for motor con- nection instructions/diagrams.
7 | Commissioning Commissioning NOTICE The machine can be shipped without oil. Operation without oil will ruin the machine in short time! ● Prior to commissioning, the machine must be filled with oil, see Filling Oil [➔ 11]. CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! ●...
Commissioning | 7 Conveying Condensable Vapors Water vapor within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapors shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapors are to be conveyed: START ● Close the isolation valve* ●...
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! ●...
● 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 Oil Level Inspection ● Shut down the machine. ● When the machine is stopped, wait 1 minute before checking the oil level.
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8 | Maintenance Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 505 For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 25] and Oil [➔ 26]. Description 1x o-ring part no.: 0486 000 590 18 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 RB_RC 0021 C_EN_en...
● Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination status in a ‘Dec- laration 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. ●...
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 part kit Description Part no.
Troubleshooting | 12 Troubleshooting 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. Illustration showing parts that may be involved during troubleshooting: Description Exhaust filter...
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● Clean the filter of the gas ballast valve (GB). ● Modify the operational mode (see Conveying Con- densable Vapors [➔ 15]). For the solution of problems not mentioned in the troubleshooting chart contact your Busch repre- sentative. 24 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 RB_RC 0021 C_EN_en...
In case of unfavorable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch representative for more details. To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP). 26 | 32...
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 Decla- ration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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 Dec- laration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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