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Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use ME 8SI Attention: Please observe the notes in the supplementary sheet. 696190 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 696190 - 999021 / 08/05/2008...
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Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 69 61 90 - 99 90 21 / 08/05/2008...
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The diaphragm pump is equipped with silencers at the outlets and a vacuum adjustment device at the inlet. Inlet via a protective filter. The pump ME 8SI is equipped with a dual-voltage motor (100-120 V / 200-230 V; 50/60 Hz). ☞ The equipment must be connected to a suitable fused and protected electrical supply and a suitable earth point (recommended slow-blow fuse according to rated current, see ”Technical data”) only.
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ME 8SI manometer PVC hose 12,8/6,4 length: 36 cm outlet vacuum adjustment device protective filter inlet Technical data v i t t l i l l a o l l , t l Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check...
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Spare parts 4x Silencer ............................ 639691 1x Face wrench ..........................637580 Set of seals (diaphragms and valves) ................... 696812 Attention: The inserts of the silencers are made of rubber foam. ➨ Check the compatibility of the material of the inserts with the pumped substances. ☞...
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Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 69 61 90 - 99 90 21 / 08/05/2008...
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page 1 of 22 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use ME 8 - MZ 4 - MD 4 - MV 2 Diaphragm pumps Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product.
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2 of 22 Dear customer, Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps should support you for a long time without trouble and with maximal power. Thanks to our long practical experience we have much information how you could ensure powerful application and personal safety. Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your pump.
page 3 of 22 Contents Safety information! ....................4 Technical data ......................7 Use and operation ....................11 Accessories - Installation ..................12 Troubleshooting ...................... 14 Replacing diaphragms and valves ................ 15 Notes on return to the factory ................19 Health and safety clearance form ................20 Attention! Important notes! Not permitted! Misuse may cause damage.
page 4 of 22 Safety information! Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment. If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three days;...
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page 5 of 22 To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable EC-directives and harmonized standards (see ”Declaration of conform- ity”) with regard to design, type and model, especially directive IEC 1010. This directive gives in detail conditions, under which the equipment can be operated safely (see also IP degree of protection).
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page 6 of 22 The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding. ☞ Attention: Manual reset is necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment from mains. Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump. ☞...
page 7 of 22 Technical data i t l < l n i ° l l a a l f e l i Pump with dual-voltage motor (100-120/200-230 V 50/60 Hz) We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice! Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged.
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page 8 of 22 l l a l l a l l a e l i t t i We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice! Gas inlet temperatures: ➨ > ° 0 ° 0 ➨ < °...
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page 9 of 22 ME 8 outlet with silencer inlet outlet with silencer pump rating plate MZ 4 outlet with silencer inlet pump rating plate Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product.
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page 10 of 22 MD 4 outlet with silencer inlet pump rating plate MV 2 outlet with silencer inlet pump rating plate Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product.
page 11 of 22 Use and operation Installing in a vacuum system: ☞ Avoid throttling losses by using connecting pipes with large diameter and keeping them as short as possible. ☞ Reduce the transmission of vibration and prevent loading due to rigid pipelines. Insert elastic hoses or flexible elements as couplings between the pump and rigid pipes.
page 15 of 22 Replacing diaphragms and valves All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long-life lubricant. Under normal oper- ating conditions, the pump is maintenance free. The valves and the diaphragms as well as the motor capacitors are wear parts. If the rated ultimate vacuum is no longer achieved or in case of increased noise level, the pump interior, the diaphragms and the valves must be cleaned and the diaphragms and valves must be checked for cracks or other damage.
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page 16 of 22 Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads: ➨ Use open-ended wrench, remove screw-in fittings from all pump heads. ➨ To check the valves use hex key to remove four socket- head screws from pump head and remove housing cover with head cover, valves and O-rings (MD 4 / MV 2 only).
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Optimum torque for the diaphragm support disc: 6 Nm. ☞ The optimum torque is achieved if the pointer in the handle of the VACUUBRAND face wrench shows to the longer mark- ing line. Assembling pump heads: ➨ By turning eccentric bushing (front of connecting rod), bring connecting rod into a position in which diaphragm is in con- tact with housing and centred with respect to bore.
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page 18 of 22 Reassemble in reverse order. ➨ Install head cover (with O-ring if applicable), valves and hous- ing cover. ☞ Make sure that the valves are correctly seated : Valves at the outlet with round centred opening under valve, valves at the inlet with kidney-shaped opening beside valve.
page 19 of 22 Notes on return to the factory Repair - return - DKD calibration Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of danger- ous goods, occupational health and safety regulations and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste require that for all pumps and other products the ”Health and safety clearance form”...
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