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.
2 | Product Description Product Description Description Oil fill plug Exhaust filter Gas discharge Transport lug Suction connection Power supply Directional arrow Oil drain plug Oil sight glass Nameplate Capacitor support Capacitor (single-phase motor only) NOTE 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.
The machine is designed to be integrated into vacuum packaging table-top machines. 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 rep- resentative in order to take specific precautions.
2 | Product Description Variants Description Short oil separator (variant 1) Long oil separator (variant 2) Start Controls The machine comes without start controls. The control of the machine is to be provided in the course of installation. The machine can be equipped with a soft-starter. Optional Accessories 2.5.1 Rubber feet...
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads. ● To find out the weight of the machine, refer to the chapter Technical Data [➔ 27] or the name- plate (NP).
4 | Storage Storage ● Seal all apertures with adhesive tape or reuse provided caps. If the machine is to be stored for more than 3 months: ● 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 ...
● You can use the same fixing screws even if you use the rubber feet for absorbing vibrations. These conditions are recommended installation conditions made by the manufacturer Busch. If you have questions, contact Busch. Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en...
● Make sure that the line size of the connection lines over the entire length is at least as large as the connections of the machine. In case of long connection lines it is advisable to use larger line sizes in order to avoid a loss of effi- ciency. Seek advice from your Busch representative. 5.2.1 Suction Connection NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects or liquids.
Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. Max. admissible torque: 12 Nm For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 27] and Oil [➔ 28].
● If the machine is equipped with a power connector, install a residual current protective device to protect persons in case of isolation default. ● Busch recommends installing a type B residual protective device suitable for the electrical in- stallation.
● Provide an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 for the motor. ● Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. ● Install the capacitor (single phase motor only) and connect it to the capacitor connection (CC), see Capacitor Installation [➔ 15].
6 | Electrical Connection Extension Cable Variants AMP plug AMP plug wire end ferrules wire end ferrules (cURus) Length: 1000 mm Length: 1000 mm Part no.: Part no.: 0671234891 0671239005 Motor Motor Motor Motor Capacitor Capacitor Variants voltage frequency speed capacitance voltage 220 –...
Electrical Connection | 6 NOTICE Incorrect direction of rotation. Risk of damage to the machine! ● Operation in the wrong direction of rotation can destroy the vacuum pump in a short time! Prior to starting-up make sure that the machine is operated in the right direction. Extension Cable AMP plug wire end ferrules...
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6 | Electrical Connection ● Install the capacitor (CAP) on the capacitor’s support (CS) of the motor and connect it with cable to power connection. ● For thermal reasons, the capacitor (CAP) can be mounted at a different location. Maximum distance of 230 mm (cable length) from the power connection. 2.
Conveying Condensable Vapors Water vapor within the gas flow is tolerated within certain limits. The conveyance of other vapors shall be agreed upon with Busch. If condensable vapors are to be conveyed: Before process: ● Warm up the machine for approximately half an hour.
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! ● Maintenance work must only be executed by qualified personnel. ● Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. NOTICE Using inappropriate cleaners. Risk of removing safety stickers and protective paint! ●...
● Fill up if necessary, see Oil Filling [➔ 11]. Oil Change NOTICE Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en 19 | 32...
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8 | Maintenance Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 505 Tightening torque: 12 Nm Max. admissible torque: 12 Nm For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 27] and Oil [➔ 28]. Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590 Tightening torque: 12 Nm 20 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en...
● Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination status in a ‘Dec- laration 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).
Decommissioning | 10 Decommissioning DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock. ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. CAUTION Hot surface. Risk of burns! ● Prior to any action requiring touching the machine, let the machine cool down first. ●...
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 part kit Description Part no.
Troubleshooting | 12 Troubleshooting DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock. ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. CAUTION Hot surface. Risk of burns! ● Prior to any action requiring touching the machine, let the machine cool down first. Illustration showing parts that may be involved during troubleshooting: Description Tightening torque: 10 Nm...
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The machine sucked in liquids ● Flush the machine (contact or significant amounts of va- Busch). por. For the solution of problems not mentioned in the troubleshooting chart contact your Busch repre- sentative. 26 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en...
Oil capacity (short oil separator) Oil capacity (long oil separator) 0.45 Weight ** Depending on the use of the pump under these conditions, other oil types might be more appro- priate! Contact Busch for specification. Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en 27 | 32...
Food applications (H1) *Certificates are available on request or per download under www.buschvacuum.com. In case of unfavorable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch representative for more details. 28 | 32 Instruction Manual R5 KD 0025 A_EN_en...
EU Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-markings affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Decla- ration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
UK Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the UKCA-markings affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Dec- laration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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