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Instruction Manual DOLPHIN Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps LX 0030-0055 B, LX 0110-0430 C Busch GVT Ltd. Unit A, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6ZD VACUUM APP United Kingdom 0870152062_en / Original instructions / Modifications reserved 2020.04.30...
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Preface ....... 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With Product Description .
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The vacuum pump may only be used as contractually agreed with maximum volume in the 6 o’clock position. As the impeller continues Busch. The conveyed medium, the operating liquid and the tempera- to rotate, the liquid ring moves closer to the impeller hub, the volume...
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VCI-products may attack the surfaces of plastics and elastomers. Seek Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with minor inju- advice from your local packaging dealer! Busch uses CORTEC ries or property damage. VCI 126 R film for the overseas packaging of large equipment.
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The vacuum relief valve can either be installed in the suction line or on Installation and the housing of the vacuum pump. The gas supply line of the vacuum Commissioning relief valve is usually connected to the liquid separator. Alternatively ambient air can be used to limit the vacuum.
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(=Li) Level indicator Alternative tank with float valve: (=Pi) Compound (vacuum & pressure) gauge Pressure gauge (=Ti) Thermometer Temperature sensor to r Liquid discharge Connection for operating liquid Suction pipe connection Discharge pipe connection Drain (liquid separator) Drain (pump) Connection for circulation liquid Once Through Operation / No Recovery Partial Recovery The operating liquid is taken directly from a main supply to...
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Circuit diagram: Version with top liquid separator: Alternative thermostatically controlled operating liquid temperature: Circuit diagram: Closed Circuit Cooling / Total Recovery This arrangement provides for total recirculation of the operating liq- uid. A heat exchanger is added to remove the heat of compression, friction and condensation from the operating liquid before it is reintro- duced back into the vacuum pump.
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- IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100, respectively, the vacuum pump. Seek advice from your Busch representative! - IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110,...
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The vacuum pump may only be used as contractually agreed with The suction capacity (or volume flow) as given in the performance ta- Busch. The conveyed medium, the operating liquid and the tempera- ble is achieved at an operating water temperature of 15 °C. Operation...
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● Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against Removing Contaminations and Deposits inadvertent start up ● In closed operating liquid circuits with water use softened water In case of operation in a dusty environment: ● Make sure that no dirt particles with a diameter larger than ◆...
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Overhaul - 1 x Mechanical seal (Viton) - 1 x O-ring (47mm) Busch service will only accept vacuum pumps that come with a com- - 2 x O-rings (255mm) pletely filled in and legally binding signed “Declaration of Contamina- - 1 x Valve plate flap tion”...
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Long suction, discharge or pressure line with Use larger diameter too small diameter Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) The gas conveyed by the vacuum pump smells Process components evaporating under vac- Check the process, if applicable...
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Try to turn the drive motor with the vacuum pump by hand If the vacuum pump is blocked: Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service) The drive motor is defective Replace the drive motor (Busch service) The vacuum pump is blocked...
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Ambient temperature too high Observe the permitted ambient temperatures Temperature of the inlet gas too high Observe the permitted temperatures for the inlet gas Insufficient gas transfer Mains frequency or voltage outside tolerance Provide a more stable power supply range Partial clogging of filters or screens Remove the clogging Partial clogging in the suction, discharge or...
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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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Sectional Drawings and Spare Parts Lists LX 0030 B to LX 0055 B Sectional Drawings and Spare Parts Lists LX 0030-0055 B / LX 0110-0430 C page 16 0870152062 / 20200430...
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Sectional Drawings and Spare Parts Lists LX 0110 C to LX 0430 C Sectional Drawings and Spare Parts Lists LX 0030-0055 B / LX 0110-0430 C page 17 0870152062 / 20200430...
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LX 0430 C 1750 * Average flow for once through operation. reduce by 50 % for partial recovery. ** Consult Busch UKM for motor power ratings for high discharge pressures. LX 0030-0055 B / LX 0110-0430 C Technical Data page 18...
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LX 0030-0055 B / LX 0110-0430 C page 19 0870152062 / 20200430...
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