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 Oil drain plug Discharge connection Oil sight glass Oil fill plug Exhaust filter Directional arrow Nameplate NOTE Technical term. In this instruction manual, we consider that the term ‘machine’ refers to the ‘vacuum pump’. NOTE Illustrations In this instruction manual, the illustrations may differ from the machine appearance.
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 capable of maintaining ultimate pressure, see Technical Data [➔ 25].
2 | Product Description Start Controls The machine comes without start controls. The control of the machine is to be provided in the course of installation. The machine can be equipped with a starter unit or a variable speed drive. The machine can be equipped with a soft-starter.
Transport | 3 Transport 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. Starting the machine with excessive quantities of oil in the cylinder will immedi- ately break the vanes and ruin the machine! ●...
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 ...
Installation | 5 Installation Installation Conditions NOTICE Use of the machine outside of the permitted installation conditions. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Take care that the installation conditions are fully complied with. ~20 cm ~20 cm ~20 cm ~20 cm ●...
5 | Installation ● Contact your Busch representative, the motor should be derated or the ambient temperature limited. Connecting Lines / Pipes ● Remove all protective covers before installation. ● Make sure that the connection lines cause no stress on the connection of the machine; if neces- sary use flexible joints.
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]. Instruction Manual R5 PB-PC 0004 C_EN_en...
● 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 in- stallation.
Electrical Connection | 6 ● Provide a lockable disconnect switch on the power line so that the machine is completely secured during maintenance tasks. ● Provide an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 for the motor. ● Connect the protective earth conductor. ●...
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6 | Electrical Connection ● Determine the intended direction of rotation with the arrow (stuck on or cast). ● Jog the motor briefly. If the rotation of the motor must be changed: ● Switch any two of the motor phase wires. Delta connection (low voltage): Star connection (high voltage): 14 | 32...
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: ●...
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! ●...
● Fill up if necessary, see Oil Filling [➔ 11]. 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. Instruction Manual R5 PB-PC 0004 C_EN_en 17 | 32...
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8 | Maintenance Description Drain pan For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 25] and Oil [➔ 26]. 18 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 PB-PC 0004 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 Description Part no.
The motor is not supplied with ● Check the power supply. the correct voltage. The motor is defective. ● Repair the machine (contact Busch). The machine does not reach Oil level too low. ● Top up oil. the usual pressure on the suc- The inlet filter cartridge (op- ●...
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The machine sucked in liquids ● Flush the machine (contact or significant amounts of va- Busch). por. For resolution of problems not listed in the troubleshooting table, please contact your Busch repre- sentative. 24 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 PB-PC 0004 C_EN_en...
5 … 40* Gas inlet temperature range °C 5 … 40* Ambient pressure Atmospheric pressure Oil capacity 0.06 Weight approx. * In case of higher or lower temperatures, please consult your Busch representative. Instruction Manual R5 PB-PC 0004 C_EN_en 25 | 32...
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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