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DOLPHIN VX Pump Units Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Units VX 0030 A, VX 0055 A, VX 0110 A, VX 0140 A, VX 0180 A Instruction Manual Supplement 2000204299 | -_en-US | Original instructions 7/31/2024...
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 Operating Principle 2.1.1 Partial Recovery (Open Circuit) Description Process inlet (IN) Operating liquid inlet (OPI) Gas and operating liquid discharge Portion of operating liquid recovered (OUT) into separator Partial recirculation liquid system reduces the consumption of fresh liquid by recovering and recircu- lating up to 85% of the operating liquid.
Product Description | 2 System Description The Pump Unit description is written on the system’s nameplate. It is defined as in the following ex- ample: VX 0110 A A K P ME M X Description VX = Compact liquid ring vacuum pump Size of the vacuum pump unit Design status of vacuum pump unit...
2 | Product Description 2.4.2 Total Recovery (Closed Circuit) All of the operating liquid is recirculated within the system, allowing liquid other than water to be used as the operating liquid. Constant liquid temperature in the system is maintained by a heat ex- changer with a separate cooling liquid supply.
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand, or work under suspended loads. WARNING Lifting the Pump Unit incorrectly. Risk of severe injury! Risk of damage to the machine! ● Make sure to lift the Pump Unit as described in the illustration below. ●...
● Drain the operating liquid from the machine and the system before storage. ● Or add an anti-freeze solution. After testing, all Busch DOLPHIN vacuum pumps are vented and drained. Please refer to the DOLPHIN LX manual for detailed machine storage instructions.
● 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.
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5 | Installation NOTICE Ingress of foreign objects. Risk of damage to the machine! If the inlet gas contains foreign solid particles: ● Install a suitable inlet screen (smaller than 0.1 mm mesh size) upstream of the machine. CAUTION Restriction of the separator vent. Will cause back pressure and possible separator failure.
● If the machine is equipped with a power connector, install a residual current protective device to protect persons in case of a defective insulation. ● Busch recommends installing a type B residual protective device suitable for the electrical in- stallation.
Electrical Connection | 6 ● Provide a lockable disconnect switch on the power line so that the machine is completely secured during maintenance tasks. ● Provide an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 for the motor. ● Connect the protective earth conductor. ●...
6 | Electrical Connection Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE The accessories below are considered as standard. If other specific components should be used, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory in question. 6.3.1 Wiring Diagram Solenoid Valve Part no.: 2000185615 Supplier reference: Model CLO3EB13T Pilot Diaphragm Electrical data: U...
Commissioning | 7 Commissioning CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! ● Avoid contact with the machine during and directly after operation. NOTICE The machine is running without operating liquid system. Will ruin the machine in short time! ●...
7 | Commissioning Preventing Cavitation NOTICE Cavitation. Risk of damage to the machine! If you hear crackling noise: ● Control the pressure. At very low pressures and sufficiently high temperatures the operating liquid can locally transfer in- to the vapor phase, creating bubbles within the operating liquid. As the pressure rises towards the outlet slot the bubbles collapse.
Maintenance | 8 Maintenance DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock! ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. WARNING The machine is contaminated with hazardous material. Risk of poisoning! Risk of infection! If the machine is contaminated with hazardous material: ●...
● Check vacuum pump running condition, temperature and any abnormal noise. Monthly ● Check the machine for liquid leaks - in case of leaks have the machine repaired (contact Busch). ● Check gauges are functioning – replace if damaged. Yearly ● Clean Y-strainer.
● Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination status in a ‘Declaration of Contamination’. Busch will only accept machine accompanied by a signed, fully completed and legally binding "decla- ration of contamination", downloadable from the following link: buschvacuum.com/declaration-of- contamination.
10 | Decommissioning Decommissioning DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock! ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. CAUTION Hot surface. Risk of burns! ● Before doing anything that requires touching the machine, let it cool down first. ●...
NOTICE Use of non-Busch original spare parts. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Use only original Busch spare parts, consumables and supplies to ensure correct operation of the machine and to validate the warranty. Spare parts Description Part no.
Solid foreign matter has en- ● Remove the solid foreign tered the machine. matter or repair the ma- chine (contact Busch). ● Install an inlet screen if nec- essary. Ice in the machine, the operat- ● Carefully warm up the ma- ing liquid has frozen.
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● Check the direction of rota- direction. tion, see Wiring Diagram Three-Phase Motor [➔ 17]. Defective bearings. ● Repair the machine (contact Busch). The vacuum pump cavitates ● Adjust the cavitation pro- (periodic formation and col- tection valve (CPV). lapsing of steam bubbles in the ●...
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12 | Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Separator liquid level not main- Partial blockage in the liquid ● Remove the blockage. tained. outlet/overflow line. Solenoid operation. ● Check solenoid valve opera- tion - replace if damaged. Thermostatic valve operation. ● Check thermostatic control valve operation - replace if damaged.
Chakan, Khed-Taluka, Pune – 410501 United Kingdom Maharashtra, India declares that the machine: DOLPHIN VX 0030 A; DOLPHIN VX 0055 A; DOLPHIN VX 0110 A; DOLPHIN VX 0140 A; DOLPHIN VX 0180 A fulfill(s) all the relevant provisions from EU directives: –...
Chakan, Khed-Taluka, Pune – 410501 United Kingdom Maharashtra, India declares that the machine: DOLPHIN VX 0030 A; DOLPHIN VX 0055 A; DOLPHIN VX 0110 A; DOLPHIN VX 0140 A; DOLPHIN VX 0180 A fulfill(s) all the relevant provisions from UK legislations: –...
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