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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instruction Manual Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps RA 0155 A 0870562170/A0006_en / Original instructions / Modifications reserved 29/09/2021...
Safety Prior to handling the machine, this instruction manual should be read and understood. If anything needs to be clarified, please contact your Busch representative. Read this manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. This instruction manual remains valid as long as the customer does not change anything on the product.
Technical term. In this instruction manual, we consider that the term ‘machine’ refers to the ‘vacuum pump’. NOTE Illustrations In this instruction manual the illustrations may differ from the machine appearance. 4 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
Conveying of other media leads to an increased thermal and/or mechanical load on the machine and is permissible only after a consultation with Busch. The machine is intended for the placement in a non-potentially explosive environment. The machine is designed for indoor installation, in case of outdoor installation, ask your Busch representative in order to take specific precautions.
• Drain the oil prior to every transport or always horizontally transport the machine. • Make sure that the eyebolt(s) (EB) is/are in faultless condition, fully screwed in and tightened by hand. 6 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
• Wrap the machine in a corrosion inhibiting film. • Store the machine indoors, dry, dust free and if possible in original packaging preferably at temperatures between 0 ... 40 °C. Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en 7 / 28...
• Make sure that all provided covers, guards, hoods, etc. are mounted. If the machine is installed at an altitude greater than 1000 meters above sea level: • Contact your Busch representative, the motor should be derated or the ambient temperature limited.
Depending on the specific order, other connection dimensions may apply. If the machine is used as part of a vacuum system: • Busch recommends the installation of an isolation valve in order to prevent the oil from flowing back to the vacuum system.
• Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 24] and Oil [► 24]. 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590 Check oil level 10 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
• Provide a lockable disconnect switch on the power line so that the machine is com- pletely secured during maintenance tasks. • Provide an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 for the motor. Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en 11 / 28...
• Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. • Make sure that the motor of the machine will not be affected by electric or electro- magnetic disturbance from the mains; if necessary seek advice from Busch. • Connect the protective earth conductor.
12 pins (middle voltage): 5.6 Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE In order to prevent potential nuisance alarms, Busch recommends that the control system is configured with a time delay of at least 20 seconds. 5.6.1 Wiring Diagram Level Switch (Optional) Part no.: 0652 569 236...
6.1 Conveying Condensable Vapours Water vapour within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapours are to be conveyed: 14 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! • Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. • Shut down the machine and lock against inadvertent start up. • Vent the connected lines to atmospheric pressure.
7.2 Oil Level Inspection • Shut down the machine. • When the machine is stopped, wait 1 minute before checking the oil level. • Fill up if necessary, see Oil Filling [► 10]. 16 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. 1x o-ring, part no.: Drain pan 0486 000 505 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en 17 / 28...
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1x oil filter (OF), part. no.: 0531 000 002 Oil filter wrench For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [► 24] and Oil [► 24]. 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590 Check oil level 18 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
• Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination sta- tus in a ‘Declaration of Contamination’. Busch will only accept machines that come with a completely filled in and legally binding signed ‘Declaration of Contamination’ (form downloadable from www.buschvacuum.com).
Use of non-Busch genuine spare parts. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! • The exclusive use of Busch genuine spare parts and consumables is recommended for the correct functioning of the machine and to validate the warranty. Spare parts kit Description Part no.
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• Flush the machine (con- long. tact Busch). The inlet filter (optional) is • Replace the inlet filter. defective. The machine runs too hot. • See problem "The ma- chine runs too hot". 22 / 28 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en...
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• Clean the filter of the gas ballast valve (GB). • Modify the operational mode (see Conveying Condensable Vapours [► 14]). For the solution of problems not mentioned in the troubleshooting chart contact your Busch representative. Instruction Manual R5 RA 0155 A_EN_en 23 / 28...
Switch point / Trip signal Oil temperature [°C] In case of unfavourable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch repre- sentative for more details. To know which oil has been filled in the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP).
This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.
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