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Elmo Rietschle V Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Edition: 1.1 · 14/07/2023 · BA 238-EN
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Operating Instructions
V-VCS 40 | 50 | 75 and V-VCX 40 | 50 | 75
Vacuum pump
V Serie
V Series
Drehschieber
Rotary Vane
Translation of the original Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 Edition: 1.1 · 14/07/2023 · BA 238-EN Translation of the original Operating Instructions Keep in a safe place for future reference! Operating Instructions V-VCS 40 | 50 | 75 and V-VCX 40 | 50 | 75 Vacuum pump V Serie V Series Drehschieber Rotary Vane...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Foreword ..............Principles .
  • Page 3 Table of contents ........20 Commissioning and decommissioning Start-up .

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword Foreword Principles These Operating Instructions: • are a part of the following oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps models V-VCS 40 | 50 | 75 and V-VCX 40 | 50 | 75. • Describe how to use these pumps safely and properly in all life phases and they apply to all responsible persons •...

  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    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 •...

  • Page 6: Safety

    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.
  • Page 7 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...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Safety Intended use The machine is suitable for conveying the following media: • in the VCS version: all non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous dry gases and gas-air mixtures • in the VCX version: 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...

  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety Ø The following works are only allowed to be done by technical specialist personnel, who have been trained and instructed for the works assigned: • Transport only by forwarding agents • Erection, commissioning, maintenance and inspection works, as well as troubleshooting by specialist personnel (e.g.

  • Page 10: Responsibilities Of The User

    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: •...

  • Page 11: 2.11 Safety Equipment, Monitored Functions

    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.

  • Page 12: Transport And Storage

    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...

  • Page 13: Storage

    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) firmly. c) For lifting, the machine must be suspended using the eyebolt and lifting gear. d) Lift the pump from the pallet and align.

  • Page 14: Product Overview And Functioning

    Product overview and functioning Product overview and functioning Product Overview Vacuum connection Oil separator element Exhaust air outlet Oil recommendation plate Inlet flange with non-return valve Data plate Cooling air inlet Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air outlet Drive motor Oil filling point Hot surfaces >...

  • Page 15: Data Plate

    Product overview and functioning Data plate SN: 1234567890 BJ: 2022 vacuum pump V-VCS 75 (01) ID: 1029230100 0,50 / 0,50 mbar (abs) 200,0 / 240,0 m³/h EN 60034 4,00 I 4,50 kW 1465 I 1795 /min Johann-Sutter-Straße 6+8, D-79650 Schopfheim, www.elmorietschle.de Made in Germany Model / size (mechanical version) Speed 50 Hz / 60 Hz...

  • Page 16: Fields Of Application

    Product overview and functioning Fields of application The oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCS and V-VCX are suitable for creating vacuums. With free intake the nominal pumping capacity is 40 m /h (VCS 40), 50 m /h (VCS 50) and 70 m /h (VCS 75) at 50 Hz. Data sheet D 238 shows the dependency of the pumping capacity on the intake pressure.

  • Page 17: Installation

    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 •...

  • Page 18: Connection Of Pipes

    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...

  • Page 19: Check Lubricating Oil

    Installation Check lubricating oil The pumps are delivered with first oil filling. With this, it can happen that the oil has a dark colour due to graphite leaching. This does not have any influence on the performance of the pump. a) Check the lubricating oil level through the oil sight glass (Fig.

  • Page 20: Commissioning And Decommissioning

    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 drawing in and trapping! Due to the high suction capacity it is possible that fingers are drawn in the inlet connection and injured.

  • Page 21: Check The Rotation Direction

    Commissioning and decommissioning The following checks must be carried out: • no transport or assembly damage of the vacuum pump and assembly steps attached • the vacuum pump is standing safely on the substrate at a horizontal installation position • correct connection of the pipelines (inlet side, outlet side), check for leak tightness! •...

  • Page 22: Standstill Of The Machine

    Commissioning and decommissioning 6.2.2 Standstill of the machine For standstill times longer than two minutes, we recommend venting the connected suction line to atmos- pheric pressure in order to avoid possible damage to the machine. 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.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Repair

    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 31. For all works, observe the safety instructions described in chapter 2 “Safety”.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Table

    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 —...

  • Page 25: Clean Vacuum Pump

    Maintenance and repair Clean vacuum pump The vacuum pump must regularly be checked for dust deposits and cleaned, if necessary. The cleaning interval depends on the operational requirements. a) Clean the vacuum pump with a dump cloth or using a vacuum cleaner. Remove dust deposits: •...

  • Page 26: Clean The Mesh Filter In The Suction Flange

    Maintenance and repair 7.5.1 Clean the mesh filter in the suction flange Depending on the pollution of the inlet medium, the mesh filter (Fig. 6/f ) has to be cleaned more or less by washing or blowing off or it must be replaced. a) Switch the machine off, secure it against accidental switching on and vent to atmospheric pressure.

  • Page 27: Refilling Of Oil

    Maintenance and repair As operating agent, we recommend Elmo Rietschle oils, see oil recommendation plate (Fig. 7/M) as well as Tab. 3 on page 31: • 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.

  • Page 28: Oil Separator Elements

    Maintenance and repair Oil separator elements Property damage due to insufficient maintenance! NOTICE If the air oil removal devices are strongly polluted, their functioning will be re- duced, which can cause machine failures. Ø Check oil separator elements for soiling at regular intervals. Ø...

  • Page 29: Motor And Coupling

    Maintenance and repair Motor and coupling 7.8.1 Motor Perform the maintenance of the motor in accordance with the manufacturer's operating and main- tenance instructions. For this, contact our service people. 7.8.2 Coupling Property damage due to defective coupling sprocket! NOTICE Defective sprockets can cause breaking of the rotor shaft and blackout failure of the machine.

  • Page 30: Repair / Service

    For a simple and fast maintenance we are offering several service kits for our vacuum pumps. They include all wearing parts and sealings that are required for the respective maintenance works. These service kits and oil types can directly be ordered from our Elmo Rietschle Service with quotation of the material numbers.
  • Page 31 Maintenance and repair Trading units Material number Description Multi-Lube 100 Canister, 20 l 7204866000 Standard oil based on mineral oil 500 - 2,000 h Canister, 5 l 7502096000 Canister, 1 l 7502126000 Super-Lube 100 Canister, 20 l 7204876000 Synthetic oil, for longer oil change inter- 500 - 3,000 h vals at high thermal load of oil, e.g.

  • Page 32: Errors

    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.
  • Page 33 Check ambient conditions Chapter 5.1 Clean ventilation slots Chapter 7.2 The machine makes The pump housing is worn Repair by manufacturer or Elmo Rietschle a strange noise (chatter marks) authorised workshop Service (The blades making The vacuum adjustment valve Replace the valve Chapter 7.10...
  • Page 34 — temperature pour until the water has evap- orated from the oil Tab. 4 Table of malfunctions (continued) Please contact Elmo Rietschle Service for other malfunctions or those that cannot be eliminated. www.elmorietschle.com © Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH...

  • Page 35: Disassembly And Disposal

    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...

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Average sound pressure level 50 Hz EN ISO 3744 dB(A) 60 Hz Tolerance ± 3 dB(A) Weight * Length * Width Height (without terminal box) Vacuum connection G 11/4 G 11/4 G 11/4 Exhaust-air outlet G 11/4 G 11/4 G 11/4 Oil filled volume...
  • Page 38 Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Johann-Sutter-Straße 6+8 79650 Schopfheim · Germany Phone +49 7622 392-0 +49 7622 392-300 Elmo Rietschle is a brand of Ingersoll Rand...

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