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Edition: 2.0 · 28/08/2023 · BA 233-EN Translation of the original Operating Instructions Keep in a safe place for future reference! Operating Instructions V-VCS 400 | 500 | 700 | 900 | 1100 | 1300 Vacuum pump V Serie V Series Drehschieber Rotary Vane...
Foreword Foreword Principles These Operating Instructions: • are a part of the following oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps models V-VCS 400 | 500 | 700 | 900 | 1100 | 1300 • Describe how to use these pumps safely and properly in all life phases and they apply to all responsible persons •...
Foreword Disclaimer Please note that we cannot accept any liability for damages arising from failure to observe the instructions. Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH does not assume liability for the following cases: • Not intended use • Not complying with these instructions •...
Safety Safety The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to non-observance of the whole documentation. General These operating instructions contain basic instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and in- spection work which must be obeyed to ensure the safe operation of the machine and prevent physical and material damage.
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Safety Symbol Explanation Warning signs Obey all safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Warns of potential risk of injury Warns of electrical voltage Warns of suspended loads Warns of hot surface Mandatory signs Obey all instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Observe the Operating Instructions Wear eye protection Wear protective gloves...
Safety Intended use The machine is suitable for conveying the following media: • Air: the extracted air may contain water vapour, but no water or other liquids. For water vapour compati- bility, see Info I 200. • all non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous damp gases and gas-air mixtures The machine must only be operated in such areas as are described in the operating instructions: Ø...
Safety • Erection, commissioning, maintenance and inspection works, as well as troubleshooting by specialist personnel (e.g. locksmith, mechanics) • Works on the electrical system are only allowed to be done by electricians Ø Personnel to be trained and laypersons may only carry out work on the machine when under the su- pervision of authorised specialist personnel and must be instructed about possible hazards in a safety instruction.
Safety Responsibilities of the user During the whole operating period of the machine, the operating company is obliged to prove that the limits have been met and the required maintenance and inspection works have been performed. The user must ensure that: •...
Safety 2.11 Safety equipment, monitored functions Missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to dangerous operating states and thus result in life-threatening injuries. Ø Do not modify or bypass safety equipment and safety functions Ø Check the function at regular intervals 2.12 Emergency Stop / Emergency Off Missing safety equipment may lead to hazardous operating states.
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport WARNING Death by falling down or tipping over of the transported goods! Falling or tipping over of transported goods can cause serious or fatal injuries. Limbs can be crushed. Ø Select the lifting device according to the total weight to be transported. Ø...
Transport and storage The pump is supplied on a pallet. a) Unload the pump using a forklift or pallet truck and transport to the installation location. b) Tighten the eyebolt (Fig. 1/1) on the vacuum pump. If the motor is supplied with an eyebolt, tighten it as well firmly.
Product overview and functioning Product overview and functioning Product Overview 4.1.1 Vacuum pump V-VCS 400 – 900 Vacuum connection Data plate Exhaust air outlet Direction of rotation arrow Filter housing Drive motor Cooling air inlet Hot surfaces > 70 °C Cooling air outlet Oil separator housing H, H...
Product overview and functioning 4.1.2 Vacuum pump 1100 – 1300 Vacuum connection Data plate Exhaust air outlet Direction of rotation arrow Filter housing Drive motor Cooling air inlet Hot surfaces > 70 ° C Cooling air outlet Oil separator housing H, H Oil filling points Gas ballast valve...
Product overview and functioning 4.1.3 Vacuum pumpe 1100 – 1300 with additional oil separator housing Vacuum connection Oil recommendation plate Exhaust air outlet Data plate Filter housing Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Hot surfaces > 70 ° C H, H Oil filling points T, T...
Product overview and functioning Fields of application The oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCS are suitable for creating vacuums. With free intake the nominal pumping capacity is 400 m /h (VCS 400), 550 m /h (VCS 500), 700 m /h (VCS 700), 830 m /h (VCS 900), 1,100 m /h (VCS 1100) and 1,280 m...
Installation Installation We urgently recommend having the installation carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Gardner Denver does not accept liability for damages caused by improper carrying out of installation. Preparation of installation Ensure the following conditions: • Machine freely accessible from all sides •...
Installation Connection of pipes WARNING Parts being ejected from over pressure! Closing or narrowing of the exhaust air openings may lead to impermissible pres- sure in the machine. This could result in severe or mortal injury, components may be damaged. Ø...
Installation Connection of motor DANGER Danger to life if the electrical installation has not been carried out profes- sionally! Installation that has not been carried out professionally or properly can cause serious injuries or death. The whole electrical system can be destructed. Ø...
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning WARNING Risk of injury due to improper operation! Improper operation of the machine can cause serious or fatal injuries. Ø Only use the machine in accordance with the intended use. See chapter 2.4. CAUTION Risk of injury due to hot surfaces! When the machine is at operating temperature the surface temperatures on the components may rise to above 70 °C.
Commissioning and decommissioning Start-up 6.1.1 Installation check WARNING Risk of injury! A faulty installation as well as missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to severe injury. Ø Put the vacuum pump into operation only after it has been ensured that the installation is carried out flawless and the requirements for installation, as- sembly and electrical installation have been observed.
Commissioning and decommissioning 6.1.3 Setting the operating range (fine vacuum / rough vacuum) V-VCS 400 - 900 The operating range of the VCS 400 - 900 vacuum pumps can be adjusted by turning the adjusting bolt (Fig. 7/X). Fine vacuum: 0,5 bis 100 mbar (abs.) Rough vacuum: 10 bis 500 mbar (abs.) Adjustment bolt Fig.
Commissioning and decommissioning Decommissioning 6.3.1 Decommissioning of the machine DANGER Danger of death from touching live parts! Touching of live parts cause serious injuries or death. Ø Disconnect the machine from the power supply by actuation of the main switch or disconnection of the plug and secure it against unexpected restart. Ø...
2,000 or 3,000 operating hours only applies to oil that has been delivered or is ap- proved by Elmo Rietschle. Please find an overview in Tab. 3 on page 35. For all works, observe the safety instructions described in chapter 2 “Safety”.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance table Interval Maintenance activities Chapter (Operating hours) daily Check the oil level Chapter 6.2.1 Depending on the degree of pollution Clean vacuum pump Chapter 7.4 At least 1 x per month Check the pipes and screws for leaks and —...
Maintenance and repair Preparing maintenance works a) Switch the plant off electrically and secure it against unexpected restart. b) Vent the vacuum pump with atmospheric air; for this purpose open the shut-off valve on the inlet side. Exception: Clean the outside of the vacuum pump c) Allow the vacuum pump to fully cool down.
Maintenance and repair Lubricating Oil CAUTION Risk of burns on hot equipment! There is the risk of burning on hot equipment when changing oil. Ø Allow the machine to cool down to approx. 40 °C (lukewarm). Ø Avoid contact with the hot oil because the oil temperature can be higher than the ambient external temperature of machine.
Maintenance and repair As operating agent, we recommend Elmo Rietschle oils, see oil recommendation plate as well as Tab. 3 on page 35: • MULTI-LUBE 100 • SUPER-LUBE 100 • ECO-LUBE 100 The viscosity of the oil used must comply with ISO VG 100 as per DIN 3448.
Maintenance and repair Air oil separator elements Oil separator housing W, W Screws Maintenance cover Fig. 10 Air oil separator elements After a longer runtime, the Air oil separator element may be contaminated with particles of dirt (the power consumption and pump temperature increase). Reduce the change intervals accordingly depending on how contaminated the discharged medium is.
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Maintenance and repair Coupling rubber Coupling pin Circlip coupling rubber Screw Circlip rotor shaft Washer Motor Fan with coupling Motor flange Motor side coupling flange Fig. 11 Coupling The coupling rubbers (Fig. 11/k) are subject to wear and must be checked regularly (at least once a year). Worn coupling rubbers are noticeable by a knocking noise when starting the pump.
Wearing parts and sealings are separately listed. For ordering spare parts, please contact the Elmo Rietschle Service (address on the back of the page). These service kits and oil types can directly be ordered from our Elmo Rietschle Service with quotation of the material numbers.
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Maintenance and repair Service kits Material number Kit of wearing parts 1025681003 VCS 400 1025691003 VCS 500 1025701003 VCS 700 1025711003 VCS 900 1025731003 VCS 1100 | 1300 Fine vacuum 1025721003 VCS 1100 | 1300 Rough vacuum Set of sealings 1025681001 VCS 400 1025691001...
Errors Errors DANGER Danger to life! If malfunctions are disregarded and/or removed only insufficiently, serious to lethal injuries can occur. Ø Never put the pump in operation again after it has been switched off automat- ically without unequivocally finding out the reason for this shut-off and reme- dying it.
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The machine makes The coupling rubbers are worn Replace the coupling rubbers Kapitel 7.8.2 a strange noise The pump housing is worn Repair by manufacturer or Elmo Rietschle (The blades making (chatter marks) authorised workshop Service a hammering noise The vacuum adjustment valve Replace the valve Chapter 7.10...
Disassembly and disposal Disassembly and disposal Disassembly WARNING Risk of injury due to substances hazardous to health! Due to contamination with hazardous substances and operating agents during operation, there is a high health risk for the personnel. Ø Before disassembly, properly clean the machine. Ø...
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