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Installation and Operating Instructions Vacuum Pumps R 5 KB/KC 0020 D Busch Produktions GmbH Schauinslandstr. 1 79689 Maulburg Germany 0870152101 / 110705 / Original instructions / Modifications reserved...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity ....21 Busch – All over the World in Industry ....22...
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8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. Note: This valve shall not be used as a non-return valve or shut-off valve to the vacuum system and is no reliable means to prevent suction The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially of oil into the vacuum system while the vacuum pump is shut down.
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The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet- rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature Version with oil return line to the suction connection (KC 0020 D): the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters.
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However, VCI-products may attack the surfaces of plastics and elastomers. Seek Insert a belt/rope between the oil separator and the cylinder and advice from your local packaging dealer! Busch uses CORTEC loop it around the oil separator ( illustration) VCI 126 R film for the overseas packaging of large equipment.
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In case of very long suction lines it is prudent to use larger line sizes in - IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110, order to avoid a loss of efficiency. Seek advice from your Busch - BGV A2 (VBG 4) or corresponding national accident prevention representative! regulation.
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Star connection (high voltage): CAUTION During operation the oil separator is filled with hot, pressurised oil mist. Risk of injury from hot oil mist with open filling port. Risk of injury if a loosely inserted filling plug (c) is ejected. Remove the filling plug (c) only if the vacuum pump is stopped.
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8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of DANGER _age32 other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated explosive environment.
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If there is no experience available with regard to the oil life under the If appropriate retrofit a gas ballast (Busch Service) and observe prevailing operation conditions, it is recommended to have an oil anal- the chapter Conveying Condensable Vapours (...
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When the oil stream dwindles: Checks during Operation Reinsert the drain plug (a) Busch recommends the use of a filter pressure gauge (available as ac- Switch the vacuum pump on for a few seconds cessory, page 20: Accessories). Without filter pressure gauge the fil-...
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“Declaration of Contamination” (form downloadable from www.busch-vacuum.com). CAUTION Busch service will only accept vacuum pumps that come with a com- The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet- pletely filled in and legally binding signed “Declaration of Contamina- rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature tion”...
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Recommissioning Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations Dispose of special waste in compliance with applicable regulations Dispose of the vacuum pump as scrap metal CAUTION Vanes (l) can stick after a long period of standstill. Risk of vane breakage if the vacuum pump is started with the drive motor.
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Replace the connections and/or the tubing (replace with identically dimensioned parts only) A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service) An/The exhaust valve (j) is not properly Disassemble and reassemble the exhaust seated or stuck in partially open position...
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Free the vanes (l) or replace with new ones damaged (Busch service) The radial clearance between the rotor (m) Readjust the vacuum pump (Busch service) and the cylinder (k) is no longer adequate Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Version with oil return line to the suction connection (KC 0020 D): The oil return line starts in an area vented to atmospheric pressure.
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Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Version with three-phase motor: When connecting the vacuum pump make The vacuum pump was run in the wrong di- sure the vacuum pump will run in the correct rection direction ( page 6: Installation)
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Clean a clogged oil return line Replace a broken oil return line with an identi- cally dimensioned line, top up oil (if necessary by Busch service) The oil is black Oil change intervals are too long Flush the vacuum pump...
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The oil is watery and coloured white The vacuum pump aspirated water or signifi- Flush the vacuum pump cant amounts of humidity Replace the exhaust filter (i) Version with gas ballast: Fill in new oil The filter of the gas ballast is clogged page 8: Maintenance) Modify the operational mode ( page 8: Op-...
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— Fax: 0-9-414 7783 Plate 0320 105 932 Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of the Hex head screw 0410 000 024 publication of these installation and operating instructions) on Rubber foot 0561 000 029 page 22 (rear cover page).
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Accessories Accessories Description Part no. inlet-side, vertical, with Inlet air filter paper cartridge, to 0945 000 130 separate solids inlet-side, horizontal, Inlet air filter with paper cartridge, to 0945 000 131 separate solids inlet-side, vertical, with Inlet air filter polyester cartridge, food 0945 121 871 proof, to separate solids inlet-side, horizontal,...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity Note: This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.
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Busch – All over the World in Industry www.busch-vacuum.com France Italy Singapore Argentina Busch Italia S.r.l. Busch France S.A.S. Busch Argentina S.R.L. Busch Vacuum Singapore Pte Ltd Via Ettore Majorana, 16 16, Rue du Bois Chaland Santo Domingo 3076 20 Shaw Road...
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Installation and Operating Instructions Vacuum Pumps R 5 KB/KC 0025 F Busch Produktions GmbH Schauinslandstr. 1 79689 Maulburg Germany 0870136887 / 111115 / Original instructions / Modifications reserved...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity ....22 Busch – All over the World in Industry ....24...
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8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. Note: This valve shall not be used as a non-return valve or shut-off valve to the vacuum system and is no reliable means to prevent suction The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially of oil into the vacuum system while the vacuum pump is shut down.
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The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet- chamber. rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters. Version with oil return line to the suction connection (KC 0025 F): Therefore the oil that accumulates in the upper chamber is sucked Increased risk of damage to health.
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However, VCI-products may attack the surfaces of plastics and elastomers. Seek Insert a belt/rope between the oil separator and the cylinder and advice from your local packaging dealer! Busch uses CORTEC loop it around the oil separator ( illustration) VCI 126 R film for the overseas packaging of large equipment.
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In case of very long suction lines it is prudent to use larger line sizes in - IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110, order to avoid a loss of efficiency. Seek advice from your Busch - BGV A2 (VBG 4) or corresponding national accident prevention representative! regulation.
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RD = red WH = white CAUTION YE = yellow Operation in the wrong direction of rotation can destroy the With cable outlet: vacuum pump in short time. Prior to starting-up it must be made sure that the vacuum pump is operated in the proper direction (clockwise rotating field).
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8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of Make sure that the level is between the MIN and the MAX-mark- other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. ings of the sight glass (b, 32) The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially Make sure that the seal ring (43) is inserted into the filling plug (c, explosive environment.
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Excessive dilution with condensates - change the oil and check drained) the process Prior to disconnecting connections make sure that the connected If appropriate retrofit a gas ballast (Busch Service) and observe pipes/lines are vented to atmospheric pressure the chapter Conveying Condensable Vapours ( page 8)
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Reinsert the drain plug (a, 31) Checks during Operation Switch the vacuum pump on for a few seconds Busch recommends the use of a filter pressure gauge (available as ac- Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against cessory, page 20: Accessories).
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Assessment rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters and de- teriorate the service life and the efficiency of the vacuum pump due the reading on the filter pressure gauge is in the red field, to their increased back pressure.
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During dismantling of the vacuum pump personal protective www.busch-vacuum.com). equipment must be worn. Busch service will only accept vacuum pumps that come with a com- The vacuum pump must be decontaminated prior to disposal. pletely filled in and legally binding signed “Declaration of Contamina- tion”...
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Replace the connections and/or the tubing (replace with identically dimensioned parts only) A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service) An/The exhaust valve (j, 6) is not properly Disassemble and reassemble the exhaust seated or stuck in partially open position...
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Free the vanes (l, 8) or replace with new ones wise damaged (Busch service) The radial clearance between the rotor (m, 2) Readjust the vacuum pump (Busch service) and the cylinder (3, k) is no longer adequate Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Version with oil return line to the suction connection (KC 0025 F): The oil return line (62) starts in an area vented to atmospheric pressure.
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Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Version with three-phase motor: When connecting the vacuum pump make The vacuum pump was run in the wrong di- sure the vacuum pump will run in the correct rection direction ( page 6: Installation)
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The vacuum pump runs very noisily Defective bearings Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Stuck vanes (l, 8) Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Use only recommended oils ( page 21: Oil) and change more frequently The vacuum pump runs very hot...
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The oil is black Oil change intervals are too long Flush the vacuum pump The oil was overheated Replace the exhaust filter (i, 40) Fill in new oil page 9: Maintenance) In case the oil life is too short: use oil with better heat resistance ( page 21: Oil) or ret- rofit cooling...
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0435 121 568 Fax: 0-9-414 7783 Gasket 0480 000 216 Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of the Circlip 0432 000 549 publication of these installation and operating instructions) on Inlet flange (vertical suction page 24 (rear cover page).
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Spare Parts Kits Spare parts kit Description Part no. Set of consisting of all necessary 0990 121 710 seals/gaskets seals consisting of seal set and Overhaul kit 0993 121 712 all wearing parts consisting of exhaust Service kit 0992 106 535 filter and seals Accessories Accessories...
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Denomination VM 032 VM 068 VSL 032 VSL 068 ISO-VG Base Mineral oil Mineral oil Density [g/cm³] 0.872 0.884 0.83 0.83 Ambient temperature range 3 … 30 3 … 30 3 … 40 3 … 40 [°C] Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C [mm²/s] Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C [mm²/s]...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity Note: This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.
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Busch – All over the World in Industry www.busch-vacuum.com France Italy Singapore Argentina Busch Italia S.r.l. Busch France S.A.S. Busch Argentina S.R.L. Busch Vacuum Singapore Pte Ltd Via Ettore Majorana, 16 16, Rue du Bois Chaland Santo Domingo 3076 20 Shaw Road...
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Installation and Operating Instructions Vacuum Pumps R 5 KB/KC 0040 D Busch Produktions GmbH Schauinslandstr. 1 79689 Maulburg Germany 0870152113 / 110705 / Original instructions / Modifications reserved...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity ....21 Busch – All over the World in Industry ....22...
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8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of The feed openings are located on the suction side of the vacuum pump other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. (i.e. low pressure). The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially Forced by the pressure difference between pressure side and suction explosive environment.
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The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet- – the air flow from the fan wheel of the drive motor rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters. –...
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VCI-products may attack the surfaces of plastics and elastomers. Seek advice from your local packaging dealer! Busch uses CORTEC VCI 126 R film for the overseas packaging of large equipment.
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In case of very long suction lines it is prudent to use larger line sizes in 2004/108/EC and Low-Voltage-Directive 2006/95/EC as well as order to avoid a loss of efficiency. Seek advice from your Busch the EN-standards, electrical and occupational safety directives and...
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Connecting Electrically Filling Oil In case the vacuum pump was treated with conservation oil: WARNING Drain the remainders of conservation oil Risk of electrical shock, risk of damage to equipment. CAUTION Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified per- sonnel that knows and observes the following regulations: The vacuum pump is shipped without oil.
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Close the shut-off valve in the suction line page 8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch. Operate the vacuum pump for another approx. half an hour The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially Maintenance explosive environment.
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20 minutes (the oil shall still be warm when being the process drained) If appropriate retrofit a gas ballast (Busch Service) and observe Prior to disconnecting connections make sure that the connected the chapter Conveying Condensable Vapours (...
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Remove the drain plug (a) and drain the oil Checks during Operation When the oil stream dwindles: Busch recommends the use of a filter pressure gauge (available as ac- Reinsert the drain plug (a) cessory, page 20: Accessories). Without filter pressure gauge the fil-...
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“Declaration of Contamination” (form downloadable from Inserting the Exhaust Filter www.busch-vacuum.com). Busch service will only accept vacuum pumps that come with a com- CAUTION pletely filled in and legally binding signed “Declaration of Contamina- tion” (form downloadable from www.busch-vacuum.com).
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Recommissioning Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations Dispose of special waste in compliance with applicable regulations Dispose of the vacuum pump as scrap metal CAUTION Vanes can stick after a long period of standstill. Risk of vane breakage if the vacuum pump is started with the drive motor.
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Replace the connections and/or the tubing (replace with identically dimensioned parts only) A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service) An/The exhaust valve is not properly seated Disassemble and reassemble the exhaust or stuck in partially open position...
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Free the vanes or replace with new ones damaged (Busch service) The radial clearance between the rotor and Readjust the vacuum pump (Busch service) the cylinder is no longer adequate Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) Version with oil return line to the suction connection (KC 0040 D): The oil return line starts in an area vented to atmospheric pressure.
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After shutting down the vacuum pump the Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) vacuum system exerted underpressure onto Make sure the vacuum system will not exert the pump chamber which sucked back exces- underpressure onto the shut-down vacuum sive oil from the oil separator into the pump...
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Clean a clogged oil return line Replace a broken oil return line with an identi- cally dimensioned line, top up oil (if necessary by Busch service) The oil is black Oil change intervals are too long Flush the vacuum pump...
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The oil is watery and coloured white The vacuum pump aspirated water or signifi- Flush the vacuum pump cant amounts of humidity Replace the exhaust filter Version with gas ballast: Fill in new oil The filter of the gas ballast is clogged page 8: Maintenance) Modify the operational mode ( page 8: Op-...
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0-9-414 7783 Oil return screw (KB 0040 D) 0916 116 335 Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of the Oil return screw (KC 0040 D) 0916 114 159 publication of these installation and operating instructions) on page 22 (rear cover page).
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Nameplate 0565 102 562 Directional arrow 0565 000 003 Label before installation 0565 104 694 Label hot surface 0565 531 032 Gas ballast, complete 0916 122 393 Spare Parts Kits Spare parts kit Description Part no. consisting of exhaust Service kit 0992 121 241 filter and pertinent seals Set of...
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EC-Declaration of Conformity Note: This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the CE-mark.
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Busch – All over the World in Industry www.busch-vacuum.com France Italy Singapore Argentina Busch Italia S.r.l. Busch France S.A.S. Busch Argentina S.R.L. Busch Vacuum Singapore Pte Ltd Via Ettore Majorana, 16 16, Rue du Bois Chaland Santo Domingo 3076 20 Shaw Road...
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