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Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use ME 16 - MD 8 - MD 12 - MV 10 Diaphragm pumps Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully...
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VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are the result of many years of experience in design and construction and practical operation of these pumps combined with the latest developments in material and manu- facturing technology.
page 3 of 26 Contents Safety information! .....................4 General information ..........................4 Intended use ............................4 Setting up and installing the equipment .....................4 Ambient conditions ..........................5 Operating conditions ..........................6 Safety during operation ........................6 Maintenance and repair ........................7 Technical data ......................9 Gas inlet temperatures ........................10 Wetted parts ............................10 Pump parts ............................
page 4 of 26 Safety information! General information ☞ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equipment. NOTICE ☞ Transport the pump at the provided handles. Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment.
page 5 of 26 • Comply with maximum permissible pressures at inlet and outlet and pressure differences, see section ”Technical data”. Do not operate the pump with overpres- sure at the inlet. • Check that mains voltage and current conform with the equipment (see rating plate).
page 6 of 26 Operating conditions ➨ The pumps have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres. ➨ The pumps are not suitable to pump unstable substances and substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to elevated temperatures without air.
page 7 of 26 • Attention: Due to soiling of the silencer an internal overpressure may build up, which can damage bearings, diaphragms and valves. Preferably use the hose noz- zle as outlet and make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. •...
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page 8 of 26 • Check every capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its op- eration time. Exchange old capacitors early enough to prevent a failure. If an overaged motor capacitor fails it might get hot and even melt and may cause a flame to form which could be dangerous for persons and equipment in the vicinity.
Tubing Fittings aluminium anodized Seal rings (ME 16 / MD 8) Seal rings (MD 12 / MV 10) We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice! Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully...
Mains connection Handle Pump rating plate Distributor at the inlet Distributor at the outlet ME 16, MD 8, MD 12, MV 10 (fig.: ME 16, 230V version) hose nozzle or silencer with overpressure safety relief device Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully...
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12 of 26 Fittings at inlet side: ME 16 MD 8 MD 12 MV 10 Fittings at outlet side: ME 16 MD 8 MD 12 MV 10 Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully...
page 13 of 26 Use and operation Installing in a vacuum system • Connection lines at the pump inlet have to be gas tight. Particles and dust must not be aspirated, the user has to provide appropriate filters if necessary. The user must ensure their suitability concerning gas flow, chemical resistance and safe- ness against clogging prior to use.
page 14 of 26 • Due to the high compression ratio of the pumps, the pressure at the outlet port might get higher than the maximally permitted pressure compatible with the me- chanical stability of the system. Ensure that the pump outlet is not blocked or restricted.
Metal hose (stainless steel) KF DN 25 (1000mm) ..673337 For additional accessories such as vacuum valves, small-flange components, vacuum gauges or vacuum controllers refer to www.vacuubrand.com Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully...
page 16 of 26 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump does not start or ➨ ✔ Mains not plugged in, electri- Plug in mains. Check fuse. stops immediately. cal supply failure? ➨ ✔ Pressure in outlet pipeline too Remove blockade in line. high? ➨...
NOTICE tem. Set of seals for ME 16, MD 8 (diaphragms and valves) ..............696819 Set of seals for MD 12, MV 10 (diaphragms, valves and O-rings) ..........696827 16 x O-ring 28 x 1.5 (MD 8 / MD 12 / MV 10) ................637090 Diaphragm key (w/f 66) .......................636554...
page 18 of 26 Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads ➨ Remove the union nuts of the hose connections at the pump head using an open-ended wrench w/f 15. ➨ Use an open-ended wrench w/f 17 to loosen the fittings at the pump head.
page 19 of 26 View of the disassembled pump head parts 3 (only MD 12 / MV 10) Pump head parts: 1: Housing cover 2: O-rings (only MD 8 / MD 12 / MV 10) 3: Valves 4: Head cover 5: Diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw 6: Diaphragm...
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page 20 of 26 ☞ Check the diaphragm for damage and replace if neces- sary. ➨ Lift the diaphragm carefully sidewise. ☞ Never use a spiky or sharp-edged tool to lift the dia- phragm. ➨ Use the diaphragm key to grip the diaphragm support disc under the diaphragm.
page 21 of 26 Assembling pump heads ➨ Bring the diaphragm into a position in which it is in contact with the housing and centred with respect to the bore. Reassemble in reverse order. ➨ Install head cover with O-rings (only MD 8 / MD 12 / MV 10), valves and housing cover.
page 22 of 26 Assembling the connecting hoses ➨ Use an open-ended wrench w/f 20 to slip the hoses onto the hose connectors by turning the fittings. ☞ Mount the one curved connecting hose at the outlet side of the pump (only MD 12 / MV 10) directly at the pump head.
page 23 of 26 Notes on return to the factory Repair - return - DKD calibration NOTICE Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of dan- gerous goods, occupational health and safety regulations and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste require that for all pumps and other products the “Health and safety clearance form“...
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of conformity Déclaration de conformité Membranpumpe / Diaphragm pump / Pompe à membrane ME 16 (230V; 696427, 696434, 696435) MD 8 (230V; 696424, 696481, 696482) MD 12 (230V; 710000, 710001, 710002) MV 10 (230V; 710050, 710051, 710052) Hiermit erklären wir, dass das oben bezeichnete Gerät in Konzeption und Bauart sowie in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführung den grundlegenden Anforderungen der zutreffenden, aufgeführten...
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