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O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 TRANSLATION OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O 5.10/16/21/25 U 5.40 ROTARY VANE- VACUUM PUMP oil-lubricated MAKE IT BECKER.
Operating instructions valid for: General designation Rotary vane-Vakuumpumpe, hereinafter described as "pump". Product type oil-lubricated Model O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25 and U 5.40 Manufacturer Gebr. Becker GmbH Hölker Feld 29-31 42279 Wuppertal CONTENT TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 TESTING THE SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES OPERATING SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS TRANSPORT INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES 6.2.1 FILL IN OIL 6.2.2 CONNECTING THE MEDIA LINES ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SWITCH ON PUMP...
O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL These operating instructions are an essential part of the pump and contain the necessary information and important notes to operate the pump safely and properly. Observance of these instructions will help: •...
O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 Use hearing protection Use hand protection Note: General information ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION In addition to these operating instructions, the following documents and notes must be observed: • Safety symbols according to chapter 1.3 on the pump as well as on hazardous material containers •...
O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These operating instructions serve as a basis for the safe use and operation of the pump. The operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions and the rules and regulations applicable to the place of use, must be observed by all persons working on or with the pump.
O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 STAFF QUALIFICATION Certain activities require a specific qualification to be demonstrated by the personnel carrying them out. The following table summarises these qualifications: Activity People Instructed persons with specialist Instructed operating personnel...
O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 WARNING Hearing damage due to high volume Hearing protection must be worn during activities that must be carried out while the pump is running. Hand protection must be provided by the operator and must be suitable for the activities to be carried out and comply with the applicable standards (e.g.
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Safety risk due to spare parts not approved by the manufacturer Becker spare parts have been checked by us for their technical requirements and for their safety. Spare parts that have not been approved can pose a danger to people and the pump.
10 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 NOTE Wear safety shoes Foot protection must be worn during all activities at the pump. NOTE Wear protective gloves The pump must cool down until it is safe to carry out activities with protective gloves.
11 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 OPERATING CONDITIONS The CE conformity of the product only becomes legally valid when all product safety requirements of the "operating conditions" formulated in this chapter in the sense of Directive 2006/42/EC Annex I 1.7.4.2.i have been fully implemented by the operator.
12 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 PUMP DESCRIPTION This chapter explains the assemblies and components of the pump and how they work. The following information is intended to help you understand how the pump works. This information can help to avoid dangers and errors due to incorrect operation.
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13 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 • U 5.XX XL K, with long oil tank + oil cooler...
14 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 COMPONENT ILLUSTRATION O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40, U 5.40 XL Position Component Function Motor Drive Terminal box Electrical connection for customers Screw plugs...
15 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 MOTORS The characteristics of the motor used can be found on the motor's type plate. SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES DANGER Danger to life due to defective, dismantled and manipulated protective devices NOTE For a description of the safety instructions, see chapter 2.9...
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16 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 OPERATING SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS CAUTION Contamination and damage to the environment by operating materials NOTE Description of the safety instructions. See chapter 2.9...
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17 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 TRANSPORT WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect lifting conditions. NOTE wear suitable PPE. NOTE For a detailed description of the safety instructions, see chapter 2.9 The pump may only be attached to the lifting eye. The following must be observed: •...
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18 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The installation site of the pump should be dry and protected from splash water. We recommend installing the pump in such a way that maintenance work can be carried out easily. Depending on the type of variant or accessories fitted, additional free space may be required for this.
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19 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES 6.2.1 FILL IN OIL ATTENTION The pump is delivered without oil. Before commissioning, oil must first be filled in. NOTE For information on oil types and filling quantities, see chapter 9.3.
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20 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 The exhaust air is discharged via the maintenance cover. A maintenance cover with integrated exhaust air flange (G ¾ internal thread) is optionally available for this purpose. The discharge by means of a flexible hose or fixed pipe must be installed in such a way that no mechanical tension is applied to the pump.
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21 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 The following points must be observed when installing the pump: The permissible connection types of the motor can be found on the motor type plate. Connecting the 3~motor •...
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22 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 RECOMMISSIONING After the storage and shutdown period, the pump must be checked to ensure that it is in working order. In case of non-operational capability, appropriate maintenance and servicing measures are to be carried out in order to restore operational capability.
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23 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 TROUBLESHOOTING / TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Danger to life from electric shock - Personnel qualification DANGER Danger to life due to defective, dismantled and manipulated protective devices DANGER Danger to life due to unexpected start-up...
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24 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 The pump does not reach the required vacuum Cause Review Troubleshooting Leakage in the supply line Visual inspection of the supply line Replacing the faulty supply line elements (e.g. piping, fitting, hose...
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25 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 The pump becomes unusually hot Cause Review Troubleshooting Motor/unit fan damaged or clogged Visual inspection for visual damage; The pump must be shut down safely listen unusual noises (e.g.
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26 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND DISMANTLING DANGER Danger to life due to defective, dismantled and manipulated protective devices DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock WARNING Danger from hot components and equipment...
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27 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS The following overview shows the maintenance intervals: NOTE First oil change / oil filter change after 500 operating hours. Thereafter as indicated in the maintenance table.
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28 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 O 5.10 XL, O 5.16 XL, O 5.21 XL, O 5.25 XL, U 5.40 XL Component 2000 h (min. 20000 h (min. 40 h 40 - 200 h...
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• Water in the pump leads to contamination of the oil, and there is also a risk of corrosion! NOTE External filters are available in many sizes and designs. For further information, please contact BECKER Service If the filter's function is restricted (clogged, oily, greasy or damaged) even after the cleaning process, it must be replaced.
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30 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 Clean surface with compressed air The pump must be cleaned regularly. The interval depends on the degree of contamination on the casing. During cleaning, protective goggles and an FFP2 mask according to EN 149:2008 must be worn.
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31 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 Change air oil separator The air oil separator cleans the process gas flowing through the pump. It mainly separates the oil that the process gas has absorbed in the compressor chamber as oil mist.
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32 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 Lines, hoses, pipes, valves and connections must be checked for damage (leaks) at regular intervals. It is essential to observe the following instructions when carrying out maintenance and servicing work on media lines: •...
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33 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 NOTE wear suitable PPE. NOTE For a description of the safety instructions, see chapter 2.9 The entire pump must be cleaned at regular intervals depending on the amount of dust. This includes cleaning all surfaces of the pump with a compressed air gun and moistened cleaning cloth.
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34 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 NOTE For a description of the safety instructions, see chapter 2.9 Disposal of the pump takes place in the dismantled state. See chapter 8.10 When disposing of the pump, the relevant local statutory environmental regulations for environmental protection...
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35 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 PRODUCT DATA SHEET PRODUCT OVERVIEW Example: U 5.40 XL K OPERATING PARAMETERS Variant O 5.10 O 5.16 O 5.21 O 5.25 Volume flow 1 max. 10,5 m³/h (50 Hz) 16 m³/h (50 Hz)
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• SL oils (application - food packaging) O 5.10, O 5.10 XL, O 5.16, O 5.16 XL, O 5.21, O 5.21 XL, O 5.25, O 5.25 XL, O 5.25 XL K, U 5.40, U 5.40 XL, U 5.40 XL K...
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37 | O 5.10, O 5.16, O 5.21, O 5.25, U 5.40 Pump oils Resources Intended use Container size Order number Becker Lube M 32 Mineral oil General 0,25 l 96001700025 Becker Lube M 68 Mineral oil General 96002300300 Becker Lube M 68...
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