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OI no.: 20901008

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  • Page 1 Diaphragm pumps ME 1 ME 1C MZ 1C Instructions for use Original instructions EN OI no.: 20901008...
  • Page 2 ® (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VACUUBRAND (US-Reg.No 3,733,388), ® VACUU·VIEW , GREEN VAC (US-Reg.No. 4,924,553), VACUU·PURE ® ® ® (US-Reg No. 5,559,614) and also the shown company logos are registered trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 page 3 of 100 Achtung: Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung ist nicht in allen EU-Sprachen verfügbar. Der Anwen- der darf die beschriebenen Geräte nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er die vorliegende Anleitung versteht oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der vollständigen Anleitung vorliegen hat. Die Betriebsanleitung muss vor Inbetriebnahme der Geräte vollständig gelesen und verstanden wer- den, und alle geforderten Maßnahmen müssen eingehalten werden.
  • Page 4 page 4 of 100 Tähelepanu! Käesolev kasutusjuhend ei ole kõigis EL keeltes saadaval. Kasutaja ei tohi seadet käsitseda, kui ta ei saa kasutusjuhendist aru. Sel juhul peab saadaval olema kogu kasutusjuhen- di tehniliselt korrektne tõlge. Enne seadme kasutamist tuleb kogu juhend läbi lugeda, see peab olema arusaadav ning kõik nõutud meetmed peavad olema rakendatud.
  • Page 5 page 5 of 100 注意：この取扱説明書はすべての言語で利用可能ではありません。 もしこの取扱説明書を理解 できないならば、ユーザーは装置を操作してはなりません。 この場合、技術的に正しい翻訳が なされた完全なマニュアルを用意しなければなりません。 装置を作動する前にマニュアルを完 全に読み、そして理解されなくてはなりません。そして、すべての要求される対策を講じなけ ればなりません。 真空装置を安全に取り扱うために 주의 : 이 매뉴얼은 모든 언어로 번역되지는 않습니다. 만약 이 매뉴얼의 내용을 충분히 인지하지 못했다면 기기를 작동하지 마십시오. 매뉴얼의 내용을 기술적으로 정확하게 번역한 경우에 이용 하십시오. 기기를 사용하기 전에 이 매뉴얼을 충분히 읽고 이해하고 모든 요구되는 사항들을 적용 해야...
  • Page 6 page 6 of 100 Atentie: Acest manual nu este disponibil in toate limbile EU. Utilizatorul nu trebuie sa lucreze cu aparatul daca daca nu intelege manualul. Astfel, va fi disponibile o traducere corecta si completa a manualului. Manualul trebuie citit si inteles in intregime inainte de a lucra cu aparatul si a luat toate masurile care se impun.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Important notes regarding the use of gas ballast ......38 Accessories / Spare parts..........39 Troubleshooting ............... 40 Replacing diaphragms and valves........42 ME 1 ....................44 ME 1C (technical design 1) ............... 53 ME 1C (Technical design 2) .............. 62 MZ 1C ....................74 Checking the ultimate vacuum after replacing diaphragms and valves ...86...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 9 page 9 of 100 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ☞ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 10: General Information

    ☞ Regularly inspecting the vacuum pump according to its operating conditions and have this carried out by qualified personnel. ☞ Using only original VACUUBRAND parts and original accessories / approved accessories or spare parts. Any other use is considered improper use.

  • Page 11: Improper Use

    page 11 of 100 Improper use Incorrect use or any application which does not corre- spond to the technical data may result in injury or damage to property. Improper use includes: ☞ Using the product contrary to its intended use, ☞...

  • Page 12: Setting Up And Installing The Equipment

    page 12 of 100 ☞ Comply with all notes on correct vacuum and electri- cal connections; see section “Use and operation”, pg. ☞ Do not use the pump to generate pressure. ☞ The pumps are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between +50°F and +104°F (+10°C and +40°C).
  • Page 13 page 13 of 100 supply. The cable contains wires color coded as fol- lows: green or green and yellow: ground; blue or white: neutral; brown or black: hot. ☞ Due to the high compression ratio, the pump may gen- erate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure com- patibility with system components (e.g., exhaust tub- ing or exhaust valve) at the outlet.
  • Page 14 page 14 of 100 • Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate to be sure that the power source and the equipment match in voltage, phase, and frequency. • On pumps with a dual-voltage motor, check that the voltage selection switch is set correctly.

  • Page 15: Ambient Conditions

    page 15 of 100 Ambient conditions ➨ Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. There is a risk of deadly electrical shock. Unplug the system immediately. ☞ Do not use this product in an area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
  • Page 16 page 16 of 100 approved for operation in potentially explosive at- mospheres (see section “ Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX)”, pg. 22). ➨ The pumps are not suitable to pump any of the sub- stances listed below. Do not pump: - unstable substances - substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) without air...

  • Page 17: Safety During Operation

    page 17 of 100 changing the pumped media. Purging the pump will pump out residues and it will reduce the possibility of reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump’s materials. Safety during operation ➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan- gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or pollut- ing fluids, vapors and gases.
  • Page 18 page 18 of 100 elastomers). Use appropriate protective clothing and safety goggles. ☞ Interruption of the pump (e.g., due to power failure), failure of connected components or of parts of the sup- ply, or change in parameters must not be allowed to lead to dangerous conditions.

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Repair

    Take advantage of our service seminars, which put special focus on the maintenance and repair of vacuum pumps. For details and for the online ”Instructions for repair” man- ual see www.vacuubrand.com. In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours.
  • Page 20 page 20 of 100 40000 h depending strongly on operation conditions in- cluding ambient temperature, humidity or load. ➨ Ensure that the pump cannot be operated acciden- tally. Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. ➨...
  • Page 21 page 21 of 100 Interventions on the device ☞ Work on the equipment may be performed only by a qualified person. ☞ Work on electrical equipment in particular may be per- formed only by qualified electricians. ☞ Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians or at least by an instructed person.

  • Page 22: Important Information: Equipment Marking (Atex)

    Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX) Only valid for products with ATEX marking. If the ATEX marking is shown on the rating plate of the respective product, VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG assures, that the device complies with the provi- sions of the directive 2014/34/EU. The applied harmonized stand- ards are indicated in the EC Declaration of Conformity of the Ma- chinery (see instructions for use).
  • Page 23 page 23 of 100 • The equipment is designated for a low degree of mechanical stress and has to be installed in a way so that it cannot be damaged from outside. Pumping units have to be installed so that they are protected against shocks from the outside and against glass splinters in the event of breakage (implosion).

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    ** Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 at 230V/50Hz and at ultimate vacuum with exhaust tube (ME 1C / MZ 1C) or with silencer (ME 1) at outlet. We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice!
  • Page 25 25 of 100 Type ME 1 ME 1C Maximum pumping speed 0.4/ 0.5 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360) (0.7 / 0.8) Torr Ultimate vacuum (absolute) (mbar) (100) Rated motor power hp (kW) 0.054 (0.04) Maximum rated current at: 100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz 1.9 / 1.4...

  • Page 26: Gas Inlet Temperatures

    page 26 of 100 Type MZ 1C Maximum pumping speed 0.44 / 0.53 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360) (0.75 / 0.9) Ultimate vacuum (absolute) Torr without gas ballast (mbar) (12) Ultimate vacuum (absolute) Torr with gas ballast (mbar) (20) Maximum permissible pressure 17.5 (absolute) at gas ballast valve (bar)

  • Page 27: Wetted Parts

    27 of 100 Wetted parts Components Wetted materials ME 1 ME 1C MZ 1C Housing cover Aluminum alloy (AlMgSi) Housing cover PTFE carbon PTFE carbon insert reinforced reinforced Head cover Aluminum alloy (AlMgSi) ETFE ETFE Diaphragm ETFE carbon ETFE carbon...
  • Page 28 28 of 100 ME 1 ME 1C...
  • Page 29 page 29 of 100 MZ 1C Only pumps with dual-voltage motor: Voltage selection switch: 1. Disconnect the electrical pow- er cord. 2. Use a screw driver to adjust the voltage selection switch at the terminal box of the pump to the supply voltage: ”115/120”...

  • Page 30: Use And Operation

    Inlet: Hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8” (10 mm) (ME 1C, MZ 1C) or hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 1/4” / 3/8” (6/10 mm) (ME 1). Connect the vacuum line (e.g.,vacuum hose inlet I.D. 3/8” (DN 10 mm) at the inlet of the pump.
  • Page 31 page 31 of 100 • Reduce the transmission of vibration. Pre- vent mechanical load due to rigid pipelines. Insert elastic hoses or flexible elements as couplings between the pump and rigid pipes. Note: Flexible elements will compress or flatten when evacuated if not designed for use under vacuum.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Outlet

    Check the silencer regularly for permeability! In case, install a hose nozzle instead (*, see “Accessories / Spare parts”, pg. 39). Connecting an exhaust line at the pump outlet (ME 1): Unscrew the silencer and install a hose nozzle DN 10/6 mm (thread G1/8”).

  • Page 33: Electrical Connection

    page 33 of 100 ✘ ✘ Always install outlet tubing descending from the pump or provide other measures to avoid backflow of condensate towards the pump. ✔ ✔ Electrical connection Plug in the power cord. O ➨ I • Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate to be sure that the power source and the equipment match in voltage, phase, and frequency.

  • Page 34: On/Off Switch

    page 34 of 100 Changing the selection at the voltage se- lection switch: • Change the selection at the voltage se- lection switch only, if the pump is un- plugged from the power source. 1. Disconnect the electrical power cord. 2.

  • Page 35: During Operation

    page 35 of 100 During operation ➨ Vent and dispose of potentially dangerous gases or vapors at the outlet of the pump appropriately. ☞ Due to the high compression ratio, the pump might generate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure compatibility with system components (e.g., exhaust tubing or exhaust valve) at the outlet.
  • Page 36 page 36 of 100 • If the pump is installed at an altitude of more max. 6500 ft than 6500 ft (2000 m) above mean sea lev- (2000 m) el, check compatibility with applicable safety requirements, and adopt suitable measures. There is a risk of the motor overheating due to insufficient cooling.
  • Page 37 page 37 of 100 Avoid overheating (e.g., due to hot process gases). Maximum permissible temperature range: see “Gas inlet temperatures”, pg. 26. ✘ ✘ In case of overload, the motor is shut down by I ➨ O a self-hold thermal cutout in the winding. Note: Only manual reset is possible.

  • Page 38: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gas Ballast

    page 38 of 100 Important notes regarding the use of gas ballast Gas ballast is a continuous purge to keep the pump’s in- terior as clean as possible and to reduce the possibility of condensation inside the pump. ➨ Air and pumped media might react inside the pump or at the outlet of the pump and form hazardous or explo- sive mixtures, when you use air rather than inert gas for the gas ballast.

  • Page 39: Accessories / Spare Parts

    The resultant back pressure can lead to damage of pump bearings, diaphragms, and valves. Under those conditions, a silencer must not be used. Upgrade possibilities: Kit ”Vacuum adjustment device” ....20696842 with manometer for ME 1 Kit ”Vacuum adjustment device” ....20696843 with manometer for ME 1C...

  • Page 40: Spare Parts

    100-230 V 50-60 Hz In-line valve VV-B 6C, VACUU•BUS ............20674291 For additional accessories such as vacuum valves, small-flange components, vac- uum gauges or vacuum controllers refer to www.vacuubrand.com. Spare parts: Set of fuses (slow blow fuses 2.5A) .......... 20636050 + 20636051...
  • Page 41 page 41 of 100 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump does not ➨ Leak in the tubing or ✔ Check pump directly - achieve its ultimate vacuum system? connect vacuum gauge vacuum or usual directly at pump inlet - pumping speed. then check connection, tubing and vacuum sys- tem if necessary.

  • Page 42: Replacing Diaphragms And Valves

    42 of 100 Replacing diaphragms and valves Service kit for ME 1 / ME 1C ..............20696874 (diaphragm, valves, diaphragm key) Service kit for MZ 1C ................20696876 (diaphragms, valves, diaphragm key) ☞ Please read section ”Replacing diaphragms and valves” com- pletely before starting maintenance.
  • Page 43 page 43 of 100 safety procedures which relate to the products processed by the pumping system. ☞ Allow sufficient cooling of the pump before starting maintenance. °C / °F ☞ Vent the pump and isolate it from the vacuum system before you start mainte- nance.
  • Page 44 Additionally for MZ 1C: - protective gloves - 4 mm wide Allen key - slotted screwdriver ➨ page 44 ME 1 ME 1C (technical design 1) ➨ page 53 ME 1C (technical design 2) ➨ page 62 ➨ page 74 MZ 1C...
  • Page 45 page 45 of 100 Position Component Position Component Housing cover Diaphragm Valves Diaphragm support disc Head cover Washers Housing Diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw Connecting rod...
  • Page 46 page 46 of 100 ☞ Clean.
  • Page 47 page 47 of 100 20696874...
  • Page 48 page 48 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
  • Page 49 page 49 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
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  • Page 52 page 52 of 100 ☞ A: 1 - 4: hand-tight ☞ B: 1 - 4: 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm) ☞ 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm)

  • Page 53: Me 1C (Technical Design 1)

    page 53 of 100 ME 1C (technical design 1) Position Component Position Component Housing cover Diaphragm Housing cover insert Diaphragm support disc Valves Washers Head cover Housing Connecting rod Diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw...
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  • Page 55 page 55 of 100 ☞ Clean. 20696874...
  • Page 56 page 56 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
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  • Page 58 page 58 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
  • Page 59 page 59 of 100...
  • Page 60 page 60 of 100 ☞ A: 1 - 4: hand-tight ☞ B: 1 - 4: 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm)
  • Page 61 page 61 of 100 ☞ 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm)

  • Page 62: Me 1C (Technical Design 2)

    page 62 of 100 ME 1C (Technical design 2) Position Component Position Component Spring clip Diaphragm Housing cover insert Diaphragm support disc Head cover pressure plate Washers Valves Housing Head cover Connecting rod Diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw...
  • Page 63 page 63 of 100 2x 2...
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  • Page 65 page 65 of 100 ☞ Clean.
  • Page 66 page 66 of 100 20696874...
  • Page 67 page 67 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
  • Page 68 page 68 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
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  • Page 70 page 70 of 100 ☞ A: 1 - 4: hand-tight. ☞ B: 1 - 4: 3 ft.lbf (4 Nm)
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  • Page 72 page 72 of 100 Sharp edges! Risk of cutting! Sharp edges! Risk of cutting!
  • Page 73 page 73 of 100 ☞ 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm)
  • Page 74 page 74 of 100 MZ 1C Position Component Position Component Diaphragm clamping disc Gas ballast cap with square head screw Gas ballast tube Diaphragm Spring clip Diaphragm support disc Housing cover insert Washers Head cover pressure plate Housing Valves Connecting rod Head cover...
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  • Page 76 page 76 of 100 2x 2...
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  • Page 78 page 78 of 100 ☞ Clean. 20696876...
  • Page 79 page 79 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
  • Page 80 page 80 of 100 ☞ Pay attention to washers! Assemble same number and thick- ness.
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  • Page 83 page 83 of 100 ☞ A: 1 - 4: hand-tight. ☞ B: 1 - 4: 4.4 ft.lbf (6 Nm)
  • Page 84 page 84 of 100 Sharp edges! Risk of cutting!
  • Page 85 page 85 of 100 Sharp edges! Risk of cutting!

  • Page 86: Checking The Ultimate Vacuum After Replacing Diaphragms And Valves

    page 86 of 100 ☞ In case, seal with PTFE bond. ☞ 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm) Checking the ultimate vacuum after replacing diaphragms and valves ➨ After any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance) the ultimate vacuum of the pump has to be checked. Only if the pump achieves its specified ultimate vacuum, the pump’s leak rate is low enough to ensure that no explosive atmospheres will occur in the inte- rior of the equipment.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Fuses

    page 87 of 100 If the pump does not achieve the ultimate vacuum: - Whenever the diaphragms and valves have been replaced, a break-in period of several hours is required before the pump achieves its ulti- mate vacuum. - In case of an unusual noise, switch off pump immediately and check clamping disc positions.
  • Page 88 page 88 of 100 ☞ Attention: The electrical system (wires and capacitors) is integrated inside the cover! 20636050 + 20636051 ☞ The pigtail fuses are integrated into wires ((1), black and blue) be- tween the power connection and the ON/Off switch. To replace the fuses it is necessary to replace both wires completely (fixed with flat pin bushings (2)).
  • Page 89 page 89 of 100 ☞ Attention: Do not squeeze or damage any wires. ☞ 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm) Important: Check operability and safety of the pump after repair and after replacing the device fuses. Check the electrical safety (protective conductor resis- tance, insulating resistance, high voltage test) according to IEC 61010 and national regulations.

  • Page 90: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

    3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or repaired. Also decontaminat- ed devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work.

  • Page 91: Warranty

    Warranty VACUUBRAND shall be liable for insuring that this product, including any agreed installation, has been free of defects at the time of the transfer of risk. VACUUBRAND shall not be liable for the consequences of improper han-...

  • Page 92: Declarations And Certificates

    ƒ Membranvakuumpumpe / Diaphragm vacuum pump / Pompe à membrane: Typ / Type / Type: ME 1 / ME 1C / MZ 1C Artikelnummer / Order number / Numéro d’article: 20721000, 20721001, 20721002, 20721005 / 20721100, 20721101, 20721102, 20721105 / 20724100, 20724102, 20724106 Seriennummer / Serial number / Numéro de série: Siehe Typenschild / See rating plate / Voir plaque signalétique...
  • Page 93 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG · Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim · Germany Hereby the manufacturer declares that the device is in conformity with the directives: ƒ Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I.
  • Page 94 page 94 of 100 This certificate is only valid for pumps with the respec- tive mark (Licensed Test mark) on the pump rating plate.

  • Page 95: China Rohs

    page 95 of 100 China RoHS – a “Product Conformity Assessment” (PCA) procedure was performed. As defined in GB/T 26572 the “Maximum Con- centration Value” limits (MCV) apply t • • • • • • ous environmental pollution, cause serious bodily injury or damage to the user’s assets. 有毒有害物质或元素...
  • Page 96 page 96 of 100 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572规定的限量要求以下。 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572规定的限量要求。 电池、玻璃器皿和配件可能不属于所附设备所包含的内容，它们可能有各自单独的EFUP标记和/或可能正在维 护其部件EFUP标记的更新。 除上表所示信息外，还需声明的是，这些部件并非是有意用铅（ ）、 汞 （ ）、铬（ ）、六价铬 （ ）、多溴联苯（ ）或多溴二苯醚（ ）来制造的。 –...
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  • Page 100 Manufacturer: VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 97877 Wertheim 97877 Wertheim GERMANY GERMANY Phone: Head office +49 9342 808-0 Sales +49 9342 808-5550 Service +49 9342 808-5660 Fax: +49 9342 808-5555 Email: info@vacuubrand.com...

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