CONTENTS 1. Preface Purpose of this chapter Safety rules How to use this manual 2. Description and characteristics Purpose of this chapter Technical description Lubrication Vacuum seals Gas Ballast Valve Anti-suckback device Technical data 2.7.1 Clearance dimensions 3. Installation and operation Purpose of this chapter Safety precautions Transport and installation...
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PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL This manual details the procedures for installation and operation of the VACSOUND D12, D18 and D28 pumps. The manual comprises 5 chapters, as described below: 1. Chapter 1, PREFACE, provides general safety precautions and information about the structure of the manual and how to use it;...
1. Preface Purpose of this chapter Chapter 1, PREFACE, provides the general safety rules and information on structure of the manual and how to use it. Safety rules Those working on this pump must be aware of and observe at all times the general and specific safety rules that are listed below.
How to use this manual This section details some of the steps taken in the preparation of this manual. The definitions below refer to all the CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and NOTES given throughout the manual. CAUTION: Operating procedures, technical information and precautions which, if not respected and/or implemented correctly may cause damage to the pump.
Technical description The VACSOUND ECO D12, D18 and D28 pumps are twin-stage, rotary, vane pumps with an oil-bath seal, driven by a single-phase or three-phase electric motor. These high vacuum pumps are suitable for pumping of neutral gases and CFC, HCFC and HFC steams.
Lubrication The pump’s lubricating system is force-feed type. Oil circulation is obtained by means of a gear pump connected to the rotor shaft. The oil is sucked through a gauze filter to prevent any foreign bodies from entering the pump. Shunt-mounted on the delivery line is a hydraulic piston which, besides actuating the anti- suckback device (see section 2.6), also regulates pressure by discharging excess oil flow directly into the tank.
Technical data Table 2-1 lists the main technical data of the VACSOUND ECO D12, D18 and D28 pumps. PROPERTY UNIT Nominal flow 50 Hz 14,2 20,5 30,2 Effective flow 50 Hz (*) 11,4 17,4 Nominal flow 60 Hz l/min Nominal flow 60 Hz...
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Legend (cf. figure 2-1) Electric motor Rubber foot Screw Screw Screw Spacer Motor support Handle Screw Right sideplate Board Screw Support plate Cylindrical pin Screw Rubber crown Half-joint (motor side) with fan Half-joint (pump side) Oil-seal ring Special screw OR gasket Gas Ballast Valve knob Half-plate Suction sieve...
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2.7.1 Dimensions REFER TO FIGURE 2-2 PUMP (1ph) (3ph) 244,5 inch 0.12 18.5 17.7 9.63 4.09 inch 0.24 21.3 20.0 10.2 5.12 inch 0.24 21.3 20.0 10.2 5.12 Figure 2-2: Pump dimensions Figura 2-3: Typical Performance Curves VACSOUND ECO – Operating and maintenance instructions...
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Room temperature should ideally be between 12 °C and 45 °C. If the temperature is not inside this range, consult GALILEO TP technical service for the changes required. Setting the pump in position should be performed as follows: •...
Preliminary operations Before starting the pump, fill up with lubricating oil as the pumps are delivered empty. NOTE: A tin of oil is included in the packing. For details on how to fill up, see Scheduled Maintenance Card 01 (Section 4.5). CAUTION: Oil must be poured into the casing through the special threaded plughole and NOT through the suction line.
Connections on suction and exhaust sides Remove the protective caps from both flanges. Connect the system to be evacuated to the suction flange, using a centering ring with OR and a locking collar. NOTE: For guaranteed reliable sealing, use an OR gasket in Perbunan or Viton. The suction duct is equipped with a sieve filter preventing solid particles from entering and damaging the pump.
The gas ballast valve will prove useful in the cold season when, due to the lower room temperatures, it takes longer for the pump to reach rated temperature when switched on. Compression of the air forced in by the gas ballast valve develops heat, which in turn increases temperature of the oil faster.
4. Maintenance Purpose of this chapter Chapter 4, MAINTENANCE, provides a rundown of the main maintenance operations, and contains a lubrication table; also included are the Scheduled Maintenance and Unscheduled Maintenance cards. Safety rules Personnel responsible for pump operation and maintenance must be well-trained and must be aware of the accident prevention rules.
Do not wear any objects that may become entangled in the mechanisms and/or act as conductors (chains, bracelets, etc.). k. Ensure that the tools to be used are in perfect working condition and have insulating grips, where necessary. Check that the insulating material of the cables and that the conductors of the test equipment do not show any signs of damage.
Use original spare parts wherever possible and repair a broken part as best as possible on site or send it back to the manufacturer for repairs. For all problems arising, or to order spare parts, refer to our service department. GALILEO TP Process Equipment Via di Castelpulci, 17/M 50010 Badia a Settimo - FIRENZE (ITALY) Tel.
• Take care in draining off waste oils. In disposal of these products respect all regulations in force concerning waste oil disposal. The recommended lubricating oil depends on the type and conditions of use. ROTOIL ES-68: compatible with HFC steams. ROTOIL SH-200: mineral oil of standard viscosity, for pumping of chemically inert vapors and gases (SAE 30).
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Card No Scheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: Monthly Time: 5 min. Machine status: R Lubrication Lubricating oil Type of action: Item: N° Description Time Equipment Materials • Cleaning rags Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
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Card No Scheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: Twice yearly Time: 10 min. Machine status: S Cleaning Suction filter Type of action: Item: N° Description Time Equipment Materials Clean the suction filter 10 min. Compressed air gun WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines.
Unscheduled maintenance cards N° SUBJECT FREQUENCY General warnings Changing the oil Whenever necessary Disassembly of oil level indicator When damaged Disassembly of anti-suckback device shutter When damaged Disassembly of electric motor and joint When damaged Disassembly of discharge valve When damaged Disassembly of oil pump When damaged Disassembly of anti-suckback valve...
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Card No. Unscheduled Maintenance GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Pump disassembly and reassembly require some basic operations and use of tools found in most workshops. NOTE: The pump’s component parts are modular and therefore fully interchangeable. Whenever parts have to replaced, please specify in the order: •...
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• Before putting the springs and shutters of the discharge valves back in, pour a little oil into the stators through the holes in the valves. CAUTION: Before hooking the recall spring to the anti-suckback command bar, make sure you have put the bar all the way into the sleeve of the rotary feedthrough to avoid bending the tapered part of the bar.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: As required Time: 30 min. Machine status: S Changing oil Lubricant Type of action: Item: Action area Materials required Equipment required • Fixed wrench for exhaust top. •...
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1. Place a tank for the waste oil under the oil drain plug (79). NOTE: You are advised to empty the pump before it cools down completely so that the oil flows out more easily. NOTE: The pump contains up to 1 litre of oil - make sure the tank you use for the waste oil can hold this amount.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 30 min. Machine status: S Disassembly Sight glass Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required • OR gaskets (kit p/n 985700212001) Mechanical tools •...
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 30 min. Machine status: S Replacement Anti-suckback device shutter Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required Shutter Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 30 min. Machine status: S Replacement Electric motor and joint Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required Electric motor Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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2. Remove the half-joint/fan (19) from the support, together with the motor (1), the plate (8) and the plate (12) (for the D18 and D28 only). 3. Slacken the nut blocking the half-joint (19) to the motor shaft and take it out, using leverage between the plate (8) and the back of the joint.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour Machine status: F Disassembly Discharge valves Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required Shutters (Gaskets kit) Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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1. Drain off all the oil from the pump. NOTE: For a description of how to drain off the oil, see the Unscheduled Maintenance Card No. 102. 2. Disconnect the discharge flange from its piping. 3. Unscrew the nuts (3) and remove the pump casing (75). 4.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour Machine status: S Disassembly Oil pump Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required Oil pump Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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4. Unscrew the three screws (71) connecting the closing plate (70) to the side and take it out. 5. Remove the pump gear-wheels (69). NOTE: A magnet may be used to remove the gear-wheels. 6. Reassemble by proceeding in the inverse order. NOTE: When reassembling, replace all the gaskets you have stripped down.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour Machine status: S Disassembly Anti-suckback device Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required OR gaskets Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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1. Drain off all the oil from the pump. NOTE: For a description of how to drain the oil, see the Unscheduled Maintenance Card No. 102. 2. Disconnect the discharge flanges from their piping. 3. Unscrew the locking nuts (3) and remove the casing (75) from the pump. 4.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour Machine status: S Disassembly Pump body Type of action: Item: action area Materials required Equipment required OR gaskets Mechanical tools WARNING: Machine safety: disconnect all power lines. Hang the card “MACHINE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - DO NOT POWER ON”...
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1. Drain off all the oil from the pump. NOTE: For a description of how to drain off the oil, see the Unscheduled Maintenance Card No. 102. 2. Disconnect the discharge flange from its piping. 3. Disconnect the electric motor (1) complete with half-joint. NOTE: For a description of how to disassemble the electric motor, see the Unscheduled Maintenance Card No.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour 15 min Machine status: F Replacement Oil seal/anti-wear bushing Type of action: Item: Action area Required materials Required equipment • Oil seal •...
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5. After applying silicone grease to the external diameter of the oil seal, engage it on the “A-A” side of the tool and push it into its seat. CAUTION: The flat part of the oil seal must be facing the motor.
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Card No. Unscheduled maintenance Pump type: VACSOUND ECO D12, D18, D28 Frequency: when damaged Time: 1 hour Machine status: S Disassembly Functional block rotors Type of action: Item: Action area Materials required Equipment required • Oil seal ring • Anti-wear bushing •...
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4. Detach the end plate (61) from the rest of the pump body, exerting leverage if necessary on the reference notches between the parts. This will give you access to the retaining valve (56) and associated spring (57) at the gas ballast inlet. 5.
troubleshooting and corrective action NOTE: If the pump breaks down or does not work well, first check thoroughly that all the standards rules listed in the chapter INSTALLATION AND OPERATION are currently observed. If you cannot get sufficiently low pressure, the problem may lie with the system connected to the pump, i.e.
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Sintomo Causa probabile Rimedio suggerito Rif. scheda Check level and appearance of the oil. Open the Gas Ballast for half an hour Not enough oil, or oil contaminated 01, 102 at least; change the oil whenever necessary Oil ducts clogged inside Proceed as at 3-B Direction of rotation inverted Proceed as at 3-C...
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5. Spare parts Purpose of this chapter Chapter 5, SPARE PARTS, presents a list of spare parts and accessories for the pump. Spare parts list DESCRIPTION D12 D18 D28 CODE Ref. No. ELECTRIC MOTOR 100V ,200-240V, 1ph, 50Hz 5.033.0.006 100-120V ,200-230 V 1ph ,60Hz ELECTRIC MOTOR 100V ,200-240V, 1PH, 50Hz 5.033.0.008...
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DESCRIPTION D12 D18 D28 CODE Ref. No. INNER SIDEPLATE 5.001.1.060 PUMP SUPPORT 200500500261 PUMP SUPPORT 200500500287 ANTI-WEAR BUSHING OR GASKET KEY 4x4x16 UNI 6604 KEY 4x4x20 UNI 6604 1st STAGE VANE 1st STAGE VANE 1st STAGE ROTOR 200500580040 1st STAGE ROTOR 200500580031 SPRING KEY 4x4x14 UNI 6604...
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DESCRIPTION D12 D18 D28 CODE Ref. No. PISTON 100500080055 PISTON 100500080058 LEVER 100500620256 LEVER 100500620255 SPRING OR GASKET OR GASKET SLEEVE 100500901164 SPRING SPRING RING LEVER 100500340963 LEVER 100500340962 INSERT 500501170006 SPECIAL WASHER 100500100509 SCREW M5x16 UNI 5933 OTHER SPARE PARTS CODE GASKETS KIT 5.001.1.053...