Summary of Contents for Pfeiffer Vacuum OKTA 2000 M
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original OKTA 2000 | 2000 M Roots pump...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new roots pump should support you in your individual application with full performance and without malfunctions. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and complete range of top-quality products and first-class service.
Product usage limits Proper use Foreseeable improper use Personnel qualification 2.7.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 2.7.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum Product description Functional description Identifying product Product features Scope of delivery Transportation and Storage...
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Recycling and disposal General disposal information Dispose of Okta roots pumps Malfunctions Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum Spare parts 12.1 Set of seals for version with RSSR 12.2 Set of seals for version with magnetic coupling 12.3 Maintenance kit for version with RSSR 12.4 Maintenance kit for version with magnetic coupling...
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List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Stickers on the product Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used Tbl. 3: Usage limits of the vacuum pump Tbl. 4: Features of the roots pumps Tbl. 5: Maintenance intervals Tbl. 6: Troubleshooting Tbl. 7: Accessories for Okta 2000 Standard | M Tbl.
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List of figures List of figures Fig. 1: Position of the stickers on the product Fig. 2: Design, construction Fig. 3: Transporting the vacuum pump Fig. 4: Filling with lubricant Fig. 5: Filling sealing oil for radial shaft seal rings Fig.
Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity These operating instructions are a customer document of Pfeiffer Vacuum. The operating instructions describe the functions of the named product and provide the most important information for the safe use of the device. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The information in these operating instructions refers to the product's current development status.
About this manual 1.3 Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac- tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps. Individual action step A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action. ►...
About this manual Sticker (orange) – only in case of F5 lubricant Achtung! Caution: fill with F5 only nur mit F5 befüllen Attention! only F5 to be used Warning hot surface This sticker warns of injuries caused by high temperatures as a result of contact without protection during operation.
Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document. DANGER Immediately pending danger Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed. ►...
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Safety Risks during installation DANGER Danger to life from electric shock Touching exposed and voltage-bearing elements causes an electric shock. Improper connection of the mains supply leads to the risk of touchable live housing parts. There is a risk to life. ►...
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Safety WARNING Risk of crushing on rotating parts when reaching into the open flange The pistons continue to run in the vacuum after switching off the motor, and can trap fingers and hands within their reach. ► Wait until the vacuum pump comes to a complete standstill. ►...
Safety WARNING Health hazard and environmental damage from toxic contaminated lubricant Toxic process media can cause lubricant contamination. When changing the lubricant, there is a health hazard due to contact with poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic substances causes environmental damage. ►...
► Adhere to the installation, commissioning, operating, and maintenance instructions. ► Use only accessory parts recommended by Pfeiffer Vacuum. 2.6 Foreseeable improper use Improper use of the product invalidates all warranty and liability claims. Any use that is counter to the purpose of the product, whether intentional or unintentional, is regarded as improper use;...
Safety 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum For optimal and trouble-free use of this product, Pfeiffer Vacuum offers a comprehensive range of courses and technical trainings. For more information, please contact Pfeiffer Vacuum technical training. 17/54...
Sight glass, gearbox side 8 Lubricant filling plug 3.2 Identifying product To ensure unambiguous identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the rating plate at hand. The following information is shown on the rating plates: ●...
● Fill the gear and bearing chambers with lubricant only once the final installation posi- tion is reached. Preparations for transport Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends keeping the transport packaging and original protective cov- Safe transport of the product 1. Observe weight specified on the rating plate.
Neither the suction chamber nor the pistons in the roots pump in the roots pump interior are provided with corrosion protection. Storage Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the products in their original transport packaging. Procedure 1. Vacuum-seal both connection flanges. 2. Store the roots pump only in dry, dust-free rooms, within the specified ambient conditions.
Attainment of product-specific performance data is not ensured. If non-approved lubricants are used, all liability and warranty claims against Pfeiffer Vacuum are excluded. ► Use only lubricants approved by Pfeiffer Vacuum. ► Use alternative, application-specific lubricants only following consultation with Pfeiffer Vacuum. Permissible lubricants ● P3 for standard version ●...
– Only the lubricant used during initial installation is permissible. – D2 is permitted as a replacement for D1. ► Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum if you want to use another type of lubricant. Required tools ● Open-end wrench, 17 mm WAF ●...
Installation Fig. 5: Filling sealing oil for radial shaft seal rings 1 Oiler Procedure 1. Open the filler flap on the oiler. 2. Fill the oiler with lubricant to max. halfway. 3. Close the filler flap. 4. Always make sure that the lubricator is screwed tightly to the vacuum pump. 5.4 Connecting vacuum side WARNING Risk of crushing from rotating parts...
Installation 5.5 Connecting the fore-vacuum side WARNING Risk of crushing from rotating parts Fingers and hands may be caught by rotating pistons within the connection flange. This results in se- vere injuries. ► Keep limbs out of the reach of the roots pump. CAUTION Danger of injury from bursting as a result of high pressure in the exhaust line Faulty or inadequate exhaust pipes lead to dangerous situations, e.g.
► Route the mains connection in accordance with locally applicable provisions. ► Always provide a suitable mains fuse to protect the motor and supply cable in the event of a fault. – Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends the circuit breaker type "K" with slow tripping characteristic. NOTICE Motor damage from overheating Limited motor fan cooling capacity, caused by low speeds, causes the motor to overheat.
2. If the direction of rotation is incorrect, exchange the 2 phases on the connection cable. 5.6.3 Connecting the PTC thermistor tripping unit Tripping units store the shut-down Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends connecting motors with PTC in the stator winding to a PTC resistor tripping device for protection against overload. 27/54...
Installation F1 - F3 AC 220 ... 240 V T1...T3 Fig. 9: Connection example with PTC thermistor tripping unit Control voltage T1 – T3 PTC resistor sensor OFF button Tripping indicator ON button Motor, 3-phase RESET button For devices with two relay outputs only Contactor For MSR type (model) only F1 –...
70 °C. ► Provide suitable touch protection. Supplementary Information for Roots pumps with special overflow valves Upon request, you can obtain supplementary information PW0022 from Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center. Procedure in case of open overflow valve 1.
Operation 6.3 Check the lubricant level Check the lubricant level 1. Regularly check the lubricant level while the vacuum pump is running and at operating tempera- ture. 2. Make sure that the level is in the area at the center of the sight glass. 3.
Procedure ► Choose a suitable spray lance from the Pfeiffer Vacuum accessories range and follow the recom- mended cleaning procedure, as specified in the lance’s operating instructions. You can find this document in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
Operation 5. Vent the vacuum pump via the intake side. 6. Make sure that you do not vent the vacuum chambers through the vacuum pump. 7. Switch off the process- and pump-specific media supply (e.g. the sealing gas supply). 6.7 Restarting NOTICE Damage to the roots pump from significant temperature fluctuation If the housing cools down too quickly due to external influences, there is a risk of contact being made...
● Determine the specific service lives during the first operating interval. ● Consult with Pfeiffer Vacuum Service if you wish to reduce the maintenance frequency. You can carry out maintenance work at Maintenance Level 1 yourself.
Maintenance Action Inspec- Mainte- Mainte- Mainte- Required material tion nance nance nance level 1 level 2 level 3 described in document Interval daily ≤ 1 year ≤ 1.5 ≤ 3 years years Inspection Visual and acoustic pump ■ check ● Checking lubricant level and color of the lubricant ●...
The usable life may deviate from the reference value specified depending on thermic and chemical loads, or due to penetrating process media in gear and bearing chambers. Safety data sheets You can obtain the safety data sheets for lubricants from Pfeiffer Vacuum on request, or from the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
Maintenance Drain the lubricant 1. Shut down the vacuum pump and allow it to cool if necessary. 2. Vent the vacuum pump to atmospheric pressure via the intake side. 3. Unscrew the lubricant filler screws. 4. Place the collection receptacle underneath. 5.
A decreasing oil level, with no leaked oil visible below the roots pump, is due to a worn inner radial shaft seal ring. ► Should this occur, arrange for maintenance to be carried out by Pfeiffer Vacuum Service, during which all 3 radial shaft seal rings and the protective sleeve are replaced.
Maintenance 7.6 Cleaning overflow valve Notes on overflow valve maintenance ● Never oil the guide pin of the overflow valve, as this will have an adverse effect on the damping of the overflow valve. ● Replace the guide pin completely if there are pronounced signs of wear. Required tools ●...
Maintenance 7.7 Installing the coupling WARNING Danger of injury due to exposed rotating parts In the operating range of the motor coupling, there is a danger of clothing being caught and wound ► When assembling the motor and coupling, make sure that the coupling protection is seated cor- rectly.
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► Attach the motor to the lifting gear with the eye bolt and pull the motor horizontally away from the vacuum pump. ► Use jacking bolts and guide pins. Supplementary information for work on the magnetic couplings of Roots pumps Upon request, you can obtain supplementary information PW0142 from Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center. 40/54...
The useful life of the lubricant is limited (max. 2 years). Prior to recommissioning, carry out the follow- ing operations following inactivity of 2 years or more: ► Observe the maintenance instructions – consult Pfeiffer Vacuum where necessary. ► Change the lubricant.
– Fluoroelastomers (FKM) – Potentially contaminated components that come into contact with media 9.2 Dispose of Okta roots pumps Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps from the Okta series contain materials that you must recycle. 1. Fully drain the lubricant. 2. Dismantle the motor.
► Wear personal protective equipment if necessary. NOTICE Danger of property damage from improper maintenance Unprofessional work on the vacuum pump will lead to damage for which Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability. ► We recommend taking advantage of our service training offering.
● Clean the overflow valve. ● Damage to motor bearing ● Switch off the vacuum pump immedi- ately. ● Change the motor. ● If necessary, contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. Only applies to vacuum ● Switch off the vacuum pump immedi- pumps with magnetic cou-...
We are always focused on perfecting our core competence – servicing of vacuum components. Once you have purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum, our service is far from over. This is often exactly where service begins. Obviously, in proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality.
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Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the provisions in the contamination declaration. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Seal all openings with blind flanges, so that they are airtight.
Spare parts for service work are grouped into packs. These vary according to pump ver- sion. ● You can ask Pfeiffer Vacuum Service for spare parts pack order numbers. ● Have the full vacuum pump article number (with index where applicable) to hand. You can find it on the rating plate.
Accessories 13 Accessories View the line of accessories for Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps online at pfeiffer-vacuum.de. 13.1 Accessory information Sealing gas device The use of sealing gas at the bearing points protects the lubricant from contamination by the ingress of process media and flushing fluid into the bearing and oil chambers.
Technical data and dimensions 14 Technical data and dimensions 14.1 General Basis for the technical data of Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps ● Specifications according to PNEUROP committee PN5 ● ISO 21360-1: 2016 “Vacuum technology - Standard methods for measuring vacuum-pump per- formance - General description”...
DIN EN IEC 61000-6-4: 2020 DIN ISO 21360-1: 2020 ISO 21360-2: 2020 The authorized representative for the compilation of technical documents is Dr. Adrian Wirth, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Straße 43, 35614 Asslar, Germany. Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43...
ISO 21360-1: 2020 ISO 21360-2: 2020 The manufacturer's authorized representative in the United Kingdom and the authorized agent for compiling the technical documentation is Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, 16 Plover Close, In- terchange Park, MK169PS Newport Pagnell. Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43...
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