Foreword Principles These operating instructions: • are a part of the following oil-fl ooded rotary vane vacuum pumps, V-VCA 25, V-VCA 40, V-VCE 25 and V-VCE 40. • describe how to use them safely and properly in all life phases.
Foreword Symbols and meaning Symbol Explanation Condition, pre-requisite #### Instructions, action a), b),... Instructions in several steps Results [-> 14] Cross reference with page number Information, note Safety symbol Warns of potential risk of injury Obey all the safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury and death.
Safety Safety The manufacturer is not responsible for damage if you do not follow all of this documentation. Warning instruction markings Warning Danger level Consequences if not obeyed DANGER immediately imminent danger Death, severe bodily injury WARNING possible imminent danger Death, severe bodily injury CAUTION possible hazardous situation...
Safety Designated use The machine must only be operated in such areas as are described in the operating instructions: • only operate the machine in a technically perfect condition • do not operate the machine when it is only par- tially assembled •...
Safety Personal qualifi cations and training • Ensure that people entrusted with working on the machine have read and understood these operating instructions before starting work, particularly the safety instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and inspection work. • Manage the responsibilities, competence and monitoring of staff •...
Safety Safety instructions for installing, commissioning and maintenance • The operator will ensure that any installation, commissioning and maintenance work is car- ried out by authorised, qualifi ed specialists who have gained suffi cient information by an in-depth study of the operating instructions. •...
Transport, storage and disposal Transport, storage and disposal Transportation 3.1.1 Unpack and check the delivery condition a) Unpack the machine on receipt and check for transport damage. b) Notify the manufacturer of transport damage im- mediately c) Dispose of the packaging in accordance with the local regulations in force.
Transport, storage and disposal Storage NOTICE Material damage caused by improper storage. Ensure that the storage area meets the following conditions: a) dust free b) vibration free 3.2.1 Ambient conditions for storage Ambient conditions Value Relative humidity 0 % to 80% Storage temperature - 10°C to + 60°C For long-term storage (more than 3 months), it is...
Set up and operation Set up and operation Setup Fig. 2 Vacuum pump V-VCA / V-VCE Vacuum connection Data plate Exhaust air outlet Rotation direction plate Filter housing Drive motor Cooling air inlet Motor data plate Cooling air outlet hot surfaces > 70°C Oil fi...
The pumps are driven by standard fl anged three-phase motors using a coupling. Areas of application These oil-fl ooded rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCA 25, V-VCA 40, V-VCE 25 und V-VCE 40 are suitable for creating vacuums. The suction power with unrestricted suction is 25 and 40 m /h at 50 Hz.
Installation Installation Preparing for installation Check the following points: • Machine freely accessible from all sides • Do not close ventilation grids and holes • Suffi cient room for installing and removing pipes and for maintenance work, particularly for install- ing and dismantling the machine •...
Installation Connecting pipes NOTICE Material damage resulting from the forces and torques of the pipes on the unit being too high. Only screw pipes in by hand. The pumping capacity of the vacuum pump is reduced if the suction pipe is too narrow and/or too long.
Installation Motor anschließen DANGER Danger of death if the electrical installation has not been done professionally. The electrical installation must only be done by a qualifi ed electrician observing EN 60204. The operating company has to provide the main switch. a) The motor‘s electrical data is given on the data plate (Fig.
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning WARNING Improper use May lead to severe or fatal injuries. Therefore be sure to obey the safety instructions CAUTION Hot surfaces When the machine is at operating temperature the surface temperatures on the components (Fig. 1/ Q) may go above 70°C.
Commissioning and decommissioning 6.1.1 Checking the rotation direction The drive shaft direction of rotation is shown by the rotation direction arrow (Fig. 2/O) on the mo- tor fl ange. a) Start the motor briefl y (max. two seconds) to check the direction of rotation. When looking at the motor fan, it must rotate clockwise.
Commissioning and decommissioning Decommissioning/ storing Stop the machine a) Switch the machine off. b) If available close the cut off device in the suction and pressure pipe. c) Disconnect the machine from the electricity source. d) Depressurise the machine: Open the pipes slowly.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair DANGER Danger of death from touching live parts. Before maintenance work disconnect the machine by pressing the main switch or unplugging it and ensure that it cannot be turned on again. WARNUNG Hot surfaces and equipment During maintenance work there is the danger of getting burnt on hot components (Fig.
Maintenance and repair 7.2.1 Air fi ltering NOTICE Insuffi cient maintenance on the air fi lter The power of the machine lessens and damage may occur to the machine.. Intake air fi lter: The micro fi lter (Fig. 5/f ) must be cleaned by rinsing out or purging or replaced more or less often de- pending on how dirty the discharged medium is.
Maintenance and repair 7.2.2 Lubrication NOTICE Always change the oil when the machine is at operating temperature and in an atmospherically ventilated area. If it is not completely emptied the amount that can be refi lled is reduced. The waste oil must be disposed of in compliance with the local environmental protection regulations.
Maintenance and repair 7.2.3 Oil removal WARNING Heavily contaminated air oil removing devices lead to increased pump temperatures and in extreme cases may cause the lubricating oil to ignite spon- taneously. The oil remover device (V-VCA / V-VCE 25) or the oil separator elements (V-VCA/V-VCE 40) may become contaminated with dirt particles after running for a long time (power consumption and pump tempera-...
Maintenance and repair 7.2.4 Coupling The coupling rubbers (Fig. 9/k) are subject to wear and und must be checked regularly (at least once a year).. You can tell when the coupling rubbers are worn by a knocking noise when the pump starts up. CAUTION Defective coupling rubbers Defective coupling rubbers may lead to the rotor...
Maintenance and repair Repair/ Service a) For on site repair work the motor must be disconnected from the mains by a qualifi ed electrician so that it cannot be started up again accidentally. For repairs use the manufacturer, its branch offi ces or authorised dealers. Please contact the manufacturer for the address of the service centre responsible for you (see Manufac- turer‘s address).
Maintenance and repair Spare parts Order spare parts in accordance with the: • Spare parts list: E 150 ➝ V-VCA E 154 ➝ V-VCE • Download the PDF fi le: http://www.gd-elmorietschle.com ➝ Downloads ➝ Product Documents ➝ V-Series ➝ Spare Parts •...
Malfunctions: Causes and elimination Malfunctions: Causes and elimination Fault Cause Troubleshooting Important Machine is switched Mains voltage/ Frequency Check by qualifi ed electrician Section 5.5 off by the motor pro- does not correspond with the tection switch motor data Connection to motor terminal board is not correct Motor protection switch is not set correctly...
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Malfunctions: Causes and elimination Fault Cause Troubleshooting Important Final pressure (max. Leak on the suction side of Check the pipework and Section 7.2 vacuum) is not the vacuum pump or in the screw connections for leaks reached system and to ensure that they are fi...
You will fi nd more technical data on data sheets D 150/3 and D 154/3 • Download the PDF fi le: D 150/3 ➝ V-VCA 25 / V-VCA 40 D 154/3 ➝ V-VCE 25 / V-VCE 40 • Download the PDF fi le: http://www.gd-elmorietschle.com...
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Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Roggenbachstraße 58 79650 Schopfheim · Deutschland Tel. +49 7622 392-0 Fax +49 7622 392-300 Elmo Rietschle is a brand of Gardner Denver‘s Industrial Products Division and part of Blower Operations.
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Series: V-VCA / V-VCE Type: V-VCA 15, V-VCA 25, V-VCA 40, V-VCA 60, V-VCA 100 V-VCE 15, V-VCE 25, V-VCE 40, V-VCE 60, V-VCE 100 is conform to the regulations of the guideline indicated above. The following harmonized and national standards and specifications are applied: EN 1012-2:1996+A1:2009 Compressors and vacuum pumps —...
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Safety declaration form 7.7025.003.17 for vacuum pumps and components Page 1 of 1 Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Roggenbachstr. 58, 79650 Schopfheim Phone: +49/(0)7622/392-0 Fax: +49/(0)7622/392-300 Repairs and/or maintenance of vacuum pumps and components will only be carried out if a declaration has been filled in correctly and completely.
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