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.
Busch. The machine is intended for the placement in a non-potentially explosive environment. The machine is designed for indoor installations. For outdoor installations, consult your Busch repre- sentative for special precautions. The machine is capable of maintaining ultimate pressure, see Technical Data [➔ 29].
2 | Product Description During operation oil accumulates at the bottom of the upper chamber of the oil separator, which cannot flow down into the bottom chamber, as long as the machine runs. After 10 h of continuous operation near ultimate pressure, in case of operation in rough vacuum, after a shorter time: ●...
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand, or work under suspended loads. WARNING Lifting the machine using the motor eye bolt. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not lift the machine using the eye bolt fitted to the motor. Only lift the machine as shown. NOTICE In case the machine is already filled with oil.
4 | Storage Storage ● Seal hermetically all apertures with the caps provided with the machine, or with adhesive tape if the caps are no longer available. ● Store the machine indoors, in a dry place, away from dust and vibrations and if possible, in original packaging, preferably at temperatures between 0 ...
● 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 must be derated or the ambient temperature limited.
● Make sure that there is no counter pressure (also called “back pressure”) at the discharge con- nection (OUT). In case of long connection lines: ● Use larger diameters to avoid a loss of efficiency. ● Contact your Busch representative for more information. 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. For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 29] and Oil [➔ 30]. Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590...
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5 | Installation Description Coupling hub (machine side) Coupling sleeve Coupling hub (motor side) Radial screw / admissible torque: 10 In case of a machine delivery without motor: ● Fit the second coupling hub on the motor shaft (separately delivered). ●...
● 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.
● 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. ● Busch recommends installing a D-curve circuit breaker. ● Connect the protective earth conductor. ● Electrically connect the motor.
Star connection, multi-voltage motor with 9 pins (high voltage): Electrical Connection of the Monitoring Devices NOTE To prevent potential nuisance alarms, Busch recommends that the control system is config- ured with a time delay of at least 20 seconds. 6.4.1 Wiring Diagram Level Switch (Optional) Part no.: 0652 203 669...
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6 | Electrical Connection Electrical data: U = max. 250 V; I = 1.0 A; P = 50 W/VA; IP 65 Switching element function: Reed-contact Contact: 2x NO with isolated voltage and signal output Switch point: S1 ► pin 1 + 2 ► min. level; S2 ►...
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. CAUTION Noise of running machine. Risk of damage to hearing! If people are present in the vicinity of a machine that is not insulated from noise for extended peri- ods of time: ●...
● Make sure to wear hearing protection. 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: START ●...
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! ●...
● Contact Busch for an inspection. Every 5 years If required, overhaul the machine. * Service interval for synthetic oil, shorten the interval when using mineral oil, contact Busch Service Oil Level Inspection ● Stop the machine. ● Wait 1 minute.
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. Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 505 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0063 F Compact_EN_en...
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8 | Maintenance Description Oil filter wrench Busch genuine spare parts : 1x oil filter (OF), part no.: 0531 000 002 For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data [➔ 29] and Oil [➔ 30]. Description 1x o-ring, part no.: 0486 000 590...
● 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.
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! ● 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 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! ● Before doing anything that requires touching the machine, let it cool down first. Illustration showing parts that may be involved during troubleshooting: Description Floating valve...
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(GB). ● Modify the operational mode (see Conveying Con- densable Vapors [➔ 18]). For resolution of problems not listed in the troubleshooting table, please contact your Busch repre- sentative. 28 | 36 Instruction Manual R5 RA 0063 F Compact_EN_en...
Atmospheric pressure Oil capacity Weight approx. 52 ** * In case of higher or lower temperatures, please consult your Busch representative. ** The weight can vary depending on the order. Instruction Manual R5 RA 0063 F Compact_EN_en 29 | 36...
0831 168 357 In case of unfavorable ambient temperature, other oil viscosities may be used. Please consult your Busch representative for more details. To find out which oil needs to be filled into the machine, please refer to the nameplate (NP).
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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N otes Notes Instruction Manual R5 RA 0063 F Compact_EN_en 33 | 36...
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