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Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the manual ......................4 1.1. About the manual ......................... 4 1.2. Safety signs used in the manual ................... 4 1.2.1. Warning signs ......................4 1.2.2. Mandatory signs ......................4 1.3. Target group ......................... 5 1.4.
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Introduction to the manual 1. Introduction to the manual 1.1. About the manual • The responsible party for the production site must ensure that this manual will be read and understood. • The section on safety should be studied extra carefully. •...
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Introduction to the manual Important Wear ear protection 1.3. Target group This manual, especially the section about safety, shall be read by all staff who will perform any type of work with the product or equipment: • Installation personnel • Operating personnel •...
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The product is to be considered a component to be incorporated in a vacuum system. Piab AB is not responsible for installation and operation of the product. The required steps must be undertaken in supervision and approval by final assembler.
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Safety instructions 2.3.1. Installation Compressed air may be dangerous if used by unskilled personnel. Installing, using, and maintaining the product should solely be carried out by experienced and specially trained personnel. Prior to assembly and disassembly of the product, turn off compressed air supply. Install and maintain the product only after thoroughly reading and understanding this manual.
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SWEDEN 3.2. Identification label Each unit is identified by a label with identification information. For any communication with Piab AB or service centers always refer to the label information and state both the Product code and Serial number. 3.3. Product overview Figure 1.
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Introduction to the piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS Position Description Note Compressed air inlet connection G1/4", 1/4" NPT, Push-in Ø8 mm [5/16"] or Ø10 mm. Vacuum port G3/4", 3/4"NPT, G1", or Pre-configured for swivel adapter. Vacuum sensing port 1/8" NPSF. Exhaust port G1"...
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Installation 4. Installation Warning • Do not install or operate your piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS if damaged during transport, handling, or use. A damaged product may result in bursting and cause injury or property damage. • Before using the product, read the safety instructions to ensure a safe product opera- tion.
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Installation 4.2. Pneumatic installation 4.2.1. Pneumatic information ® Figure 4. The different types of COAX ejectors Designa- Type of Feed Feed pressure, Feed pressure, Max. vac- ® tion COAX pressure, optimum at com- optimum at com- uum level ejector max. MPa pressed air in- pressed air in- -kPa [-...
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Installation 4.2.2. Pneumatic diagram Figure 5. Pneumatic diagram piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS Position Description Compressed air port Vacuum port Vacuum sensing port Exhaust Page 12 of 32 piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS...
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Operation 5. Operation The energy saving (ES) function shuts off the compressed air inlet flow to the pump once the set vacuum level, ES high, is reached and the piSAVE® ESS keeps this vacuum level over time and retains the object. When the vacuum level has decreased to ES low the compressed air inlet flow to the pump is turned on again until the vacuum level has increased to the ES high value.
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Operation The ES hysteresis is the difference between the ES high and ES low vacuum levels. Two examples of ES hysteresis at different compressed air feed pressures are shown in the table below. The signal range for piSAVE® ESS is 30-90 -kPa. Feed pressure Unit Hysteresis...
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• An overall inspection of the piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS must be performed on a regular basis with a duration depending on the application characteristics. • All maintenance must be performed in compliance with this manual, including safety instructions. • Only authorized personnel, or Piab AB, shall perform repairs. • Only use original spare parts. 6.1. Inspection An ejector can be removed to be checked for the need of cleaning, see chapter Extracting and inserting an ejector.
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Maintenance Use a screwdriver to turn the ejector according to the UNLOCK direction. Thoroughly examine the ejector cavities. Notice Do not disassemble the ejector. Clean the ejector using ultrasonic cleaning, compressed air, or water and soap. See chapter Cleaning. Make sure to relubricate the O-rings before re-installing the ejector. Push the ejector into the housing and use a screwdriver to turn the ejector according to the LOCK direction.
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Maintenance Figure 11. Cleaning of the pump. Designation Parts for maintenance Gaskets Valve plate with: 1: Non-return valve (optional) 2 and 3: Flap valves Ejectors Connection plates / Housings Notice Make sure to clean the sealing surfaces. Reassemble the pump by putting the ejectors, valve plate, gaskets, and housings back together. Fasten them with the six M4 screws, using Torx key TX20.
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Maintenance 6.4. Spare parts Page 18 of 32 piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS...
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Maintenance 6.5. Replacing the filter Under the compressed air connection of piSAVE® ESS, there is a mesh filter, that can be replaced. Pull out the clip. Remove the compressed air connection and then use a screwdriver or equivalent to pull the mesh filter out.
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Simulate your system with vacuum system due and connections in the vacuum the OVM Pro 3D tool, to undersized vac- system are sufficient, to minimize found at www.piab.com. uum tubing and/or pressure drops in the vacuum connections. system. Pressure drop in...
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Maintenance Observation or Root cause Actions Comment error Insufficient feed Check feed pressure at com- For instructions on how to pressure. pressed air port of piSAVE® ESS. adjust ES levels, see the For correct feed pressure, see Operation chapter. the Installation chapter or the configurable datasheet.
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Maintenance 6.7. Accessories piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS Page 23 of 32...
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Maintenance Position Item no. Description 0124869 Mounting bracket/screw piCLASSIC 0249882 Thread insert vacuum G3/4" female cpl. NBR, EPDM, FKM * Identification: G: Marked with one dot. 0249883 Thread insert vacuum G1" female cpl. NBR, EPDM, FKM * Identification: G: Marked with one dot. 0249884 Thread insert vacuum 3/4"...
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30 - 90 [8.86 - 26.6] * Values for one COAX ejector. Multiply with number of ejectors. Restrictions may apply for larger configura- tions - see configurable datasheet at www.piab.com ** Values for one COAX ejector. Multiply with number of ejectors.
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Dimensions 8. Dimensions Figure 12. Dimensions, piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS. Position Description Compressed air port Vacuum port Vacuum sense port Exhaust Page 26 of 32 piCLASSIC Neo with piSAVE® ESS...
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Warranty 9. Warranty The Seller gives its Customers a five-year warranty from the receipt of the Products for vacuum pump Prod- ucts (excluding vacuum pumps with electronics/controls, electro-mechanical vacuum pumps, accessories, and controls). The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products for all other Products (i.e.
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Recycling and disposal 10. Recycling and disposal Environmental aspects are considered in the development process of Piab’s products to make sure that a minimal environmental footprint is used. Piab AB is certified with ISO-14001:2015. Piab AB also complies with: • REACH (EC 1907/2006) The ways of handling recycling and disposal vary from country to country, and therefore this process needs to be in full compliance with each national regulation.
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+1 828 327 2290 +1 828 327 2290 info-usa@piab.com info-usa@piab.com – A brand by Piab Group – A brand by Piab Group – A brand by Piab Group – A brand by Piab Group Art no. 0248191, Rev.01, , Original instructions.
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