Summary of Contents for Pfeiffer Vacuum OME 16 ATEX
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original OME 16 ATEX Oil mist separator...
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These operating instructions describe all models and variants of your product. Note that your product may not be equipped with all features described in this document. Pfeiffer Vacuum constantly adapts its products to the latest state of the art without prior notice. Please take into account that online operating instructions can deviate from the printed operating instructions supplied with your product.
Product description Function Identifying the product Scope of delivery Storage Installation Mounting the OME 16 ATEX on rotary vane pump Installing the exhaust line to the OME 16 ATEX Mounting the oil return unit Operation Maintenance Draining the operating fluid...
Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity This operating instructions is a customer document of Pfeiffer Vacuum. The operating instructions de- scribe 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 this op- erating instructions refers to the product's current development status.
Rating plate VACUUM The rating plate is located on the front side of the housing above the sight D-35641 Asslar glass. Mod. OME 16 ATEX Mod.-Nr.: PK Z40 200 Made in Germany 2019/02 Tbl. 1: Stickers on the product Fig. 1:...
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 WARNING Risk of explosion in the medium to be pumped as a result of increased pressure With installation on the exhaust side, there is a risk of the exhaust pressure of the vacuum pump ex- ceeding the atmospheric conditions. The ignition temperature of the medium to be pumped is lowered in the suction chamber.
Safety WARNING Danger of poisoning due to toxic process media escaping from the exhaust pipe Without the exhaust line connected, exhaust gases and mist escape unobstructed into the atmos- phere. There is a risk of injury and fatality due to poisoning in processes with toxic process media. ►...
+200 °C at 2000 hPa abs. 2.5 Proper use ► Use the OME only for separation of oil mist from the gas flow of Pfeiffer Vacuum rotary vane pumps. ► Use the OME according to the respective pumping speed of the rotary vane pump.
The work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have appropriate profes- sional qualifications and the necessary experience or who have completed the necessary training as provided by Pfeiffer Vacuum. Training people 1. Train the technical personnel on the product.
3.2 Identifying the product ► To ensure clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the rating plate to hand.
4 Storage We recommend Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the products in their original transport packaging. The filter inserts can absorb moisture, and the lubrication properties of the oil and hence the end pres- sure can be negatively influenced in pumps with an oil return unit.
► Observe the permissible pressures and pressure differentials for the product. ► Check the function of the exhaust line on a regular basis. 5.1 Mounting the OME 16 ATEX on rotary vane pump Prerequisite ● Rotary vane pump switched off and cooled down Required aids ●...
Installation Fig. 3: Mounting the OME 16 ATEX on exhaust of rotary vane pump 1 Exhaust connection with centering ring and O-ring Circlip made of metal 2 OME 16 ATEX Rotary vane pump 3 Sight glass Procedure 1. Observe the centering ring with o-ring on the exhaust flange.
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Installation 3. Unscrew the drain screw from the housing of the OME. 4. Mount the hose connection to the drain hole of the OME. – Be careful with the o-ring. – Tightening torque: 6 Nm 5. Fix the hose on both sides using the hose clamps. –...
Operation 6 Operation WARNING Risk of explosion in the medium to be pumped as a result of increased pressure With installation on the exhaust side, there is a risk of the exhaust pressure of the vacuum pump ex- ceeding the atmospheric conditions. The ignition temperature of the medium to be pumped is lowered in the suction chamber.
Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7.1 Draining the operating fluid DANGER Risk of explosion when carrying out installation and maintenance work in potentially explo- sive areas There is a risk of explosion if unsuitable tools are used in potentially explosive areas. Ignition can cause very serious injuries. ►...
7. Dispose of condensate according to applicable regulations. 7.2 Replacing the filter element The service life of the filter element is dependent on the respective process conditions. Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends determining the precise service life in the first operating year. Maintenance of the OME is limited to the replacement of the entire filter element.
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.
≤ 1 · 10 Pa m³/s Degree of separation 99.98 % Cartridge material Glass mat/polyester Body material Aluminium Tbl. 6: Technical data for OME 16 ATEX 11.2 Dimensions Dimensions in mm DN 16 ISO-KF DN 16 ISO-KF Fig. 9: Dimensions OME 16 ATEX| 26/28...
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