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 Oil fill plug Motor terminal box Oil separator Exhaust filter Suction connection Discharge connection Gas ballast valve Oil drain plug Oil sight glass 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.
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 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 soft-starter. Optional Accessories 2.4.1 Gas Ballast Valve The gas ballast valve mixes the process gas with a limited quantity of ambient air to counteract the condensation of vapor inside the vacuum pump.
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 machine‘s connection; if necessary use flexible joints.
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...
● 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.
● 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. ● Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. ● Connect the protective earth conductor. ● Electrically connect the motor.
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: Before process: ● Warm up the machine for approximately half an hour.
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! ●...
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 KB KC 0010-0016 E_EN_en 17 | 32...
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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 KB KC 0010-0016 E_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.
Remedy The machine does not start. The motor is not supplied with ● Check the power supply. the correct voltage. The motor is defective. ● Repair the machine (contact Busch). Instruction Manual R5 KB KC 0010-0016 E_EN_en 23 | 32...
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(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 KB KC 0010-0016 E_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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