Foreword Foreword Principles These operating instructions: • are a part of the following contact free run- ning claw vacuum pumps, models C-VLR 60, C-VLR 100, C-VLR 120, C-VLR 150, C-VLR 250, C-VLR 251, C-VLR 300, C-VLR 400 and C-VLR 500. •...
Foreword Symbols and meaning Symbol Explanation Condition, pre-requisite #### Instructions, action a), b),... Instructions in several steps Results [-> 14] Cross reference with page number Information, note Safety symbol Warns of potential risk of injury Obey all the safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury and death.
Safety Safety The manufacturer is not responsible for damage if you do not follow all of this documentation. Warning instruction markings Warning Danger level Consequences if not obeyed DANGER immediately imminent danger Death, severe bodily injury WARNING possible imminent danger Death, severe bodily injury CAUTION possible hazardous situation...
Safety Designated use The machine must only be operated in such areas as are described in the operating instructions: • only operate the machine in a technically perfect condition • do not operate the machine when it is only par- tially assembled •...
Safety Personal qualifi cations and training • Ensure that people entrusted with working on the machine have read and understood these operating instructions before starting work, particularly the safety instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and inspection work. • Manage the responsibilities, competence and monitoring of staff •...
Safety Safety instructions for installing, commissioning and maintenance • The operator will ensure that any installation, commissioning and maintenance work is car- ried out by authorised, qualifi ed specialists who have gained suffi cient information by an in-depth study of the operating instructions. •...
Transport, storage and disposal Transport, storage and disposal Transportation 3.1.1 Unpack and check the delivery condition a) Unpack the machine on receipt and check for transport damage. b) Notify the manufacturer of transport damage im- mediately c) Dispose of the packaging in accordance with the local regulations in force.
Transport, storage and disposal Storage NOTICE Material damage caused by improper storage. Ensure that the storage area meets the following conditions: a) dust free b) vibration free 3.2.1 Ambient conditions for storage Ambient conditions Value Relative humidity 0 % to 80% Lagertemperatur - 10°C to + 60°C The machine must be stored in a dry environment...
Set up and operation Set up and operation Setup Fig. 2 Vacuum pump C-VLR 60 Oil recommendation plate Vacuum connection Vacuum connection Exhaust air outlet Exhaust air outlet Data plate Vacuum regulating valve Vacuum regulating valve Rotation direction plate Cooling air inlet Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet...
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Set up and operation Fig. 3 Vacuum pump C-VLR 150 Oil recommendation plate Vacuum connection Exhaust air outlet Data plate Vacuum regulating valve Rotation direction plate Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Motor data plate Oil fi lling point hot surfaces >...
Set up and operation Fig. 4 Vacuum pump C-VLR 300 Vacuum connection Oil sight glass Exhaust air outlet Oil discharge point Vacuum regulating valve Drive motor Cooling air inlet hot surfaces > 70°C Cooling air outlet Anschlusskasten Oil fi lling point Outlet silencer 4.1.1 Data plate Type/ Size (mechanical version)
Set up and operation Description The C-VLR model range has a connecting thread on the suction side and an exhaust silencer on the pres- sure side. With the C-VLR 60 the incoming air is cleaned by a fi lter cartridge. The C-VLR 100-500 have a micro fi...
Installation Installation Preparing for installation Check the following points: • Machine freely accessible from all sides • Do not close ventilation grids and holes • Suffi cient room for installing and removing pipes and for maintenance work, particularly for install- ing and dismantling the machine •...
Installation Connecting pipes a) Vacuum connection at (Fig. 2/A... 4/A). NOTICE Material damage resulting from the forces and torques of the pipes on the unit being too high. Only screw pipes in by hand. The pumping capacity of the vacuum pump is reduced if the suction pipe is too narrow and/or too long..
Installation Filling with lubricating oil a) Fill the lubricating oil (for suitable types see “Maintenance”) for the gear wheels and oil fi ll- ing point (Fig. 3/H) up to the middle of the sight glasses (Fig. 3/I). b) Close the oil fi lling point. Connecting the motor DANGER Danger of death if the electrical installation has...
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning WARNING Improper use May lead to severe or fatal injuries. Therefore be sure to obey the safety instructions. CAUTION Hot surfaces When the machine is at operating temperature the surface temperatures on the components (Fig. 2/Q...
Commissioning and decommissioning 6.1.1 Checking the rotation direction The intended direction of rotation of the drive shaft is shown by the rotary direction arrow (Fig. 2/O... 4/O) on the motor fl ange. a) Start the motor briefl y (max. two seconds) to check the direction of rotation.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair DANGER Danger of death from touching live parts. Before maintenance work disconnect the machine by pressing the main switch or unplugging it and ensure that it cannot be turned on again. WARNING Hot surfaces and equipment During maintenance work there is the danger of getting burnt on hot components (Fig.
Maintenance and repair 7.2.1 Changing the oil and lubricating Fig. 6 Changing the oil Changing the oil: Oil fi lling point NOTICE Oil sight glass Always change the oil when the machine is at ope- rating temperature and in an atmospherically Oil discharge point ventilated area.
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Maintenance and repair Fig. 7 Lubrication Lubrication: The bearings on the C-VLR 400 / 500 must be lu- Oil fi lling point bricated with 30 g of grease every 5,000 operating Oil sight glass hours or after no more than 2 years 30 g Fett (see the two grease nipples (Fig.
Maintenance and repair 7.2.2 Air fi ltering NOTICE Insuffi cient maintenance on the air fi lter The power of the machine lessens and damage may occur to the machine.. Vacuum compressor intake fi lter (C-VLR 60) The fi lter cartridge (Fig. 8/f ) for the intake fi...
Maintenance and repair 7.2.3 Coupling The coupling sprocket (Fig. 10/k, 11/k)) is subject to wear and must be checked regularly (at least once a year). CAUTION Defective coupling sprocket Defective sprockets may lead to the rotor shaft breaking.. To check the coupling switch the motor (Fig.
(see Manufac- turer‘s address). NOTICE For each machine that is sent to an Elmo Rietschle Service centre for inspection, maintenance or repair, a fully completed, signed declaration of harmlessness must be enclosed.
Maintenance and repair Spare parts Order spare parts in accordance with the: • Spare parts list: E 880/1 ➝ C-VLR 100 / 250 300 E 880/2 ➝ C-VLR 400 / 500 E 880/3 ➝ C-VLR 60 E 880/4 ➝ C-VLR 150 E 880/5 ➝...
Malfunctions: Causes and elimination Malfunctions: Causes and elimination Fault Cause Troubleshooting Important Machine is switched Mains voltage/ Frequency Check by qualifi ed electrician Section 5.5 off by the motor pro- does not correspond with the tection switch motor data Connection to motor terminal board is not correct Motor protection switch is not set correctly...
Technical Data Technical Data C-VLR Sound pressure level (max.) 50 Hz EN ISO 3744 dB(A) 60 Hz Tolerance± 3 dB(A) 50 Hz Sound power level dB(A) 60 Hz Weight * Length * 1060 Width Height Vacuum connection Exhaust air outlet Correct amount of oil 0,55 0,55...
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Technical Data You will fi nd more technical data on the data sheet D 880 • Download the PDF fi le: D 880 ➝ C-VLR 60 - C-VLR 500 • Download the pdf fi le: http://www.gd-elmorietschle.com ➝ Downloads ➝ Product Documents ➝...
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Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Roggenbachstraße 58 79650 Schopfheim · Deutschland Tel. +49 7622 392-0 Fax +49 7622 392-300 Elmo Rietschle is a brand of Gardner Denver‘s Industrial Products Division and part of Blower Operations.
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EC - declaration of conformity 98/37/EC or 2006/42/EC Hereby the manufacturer Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Postfach 1260 confirms: D-79642 Schopfheim that the machine: Vacuum pump ZEPHYR of the: Series: C-VLR Type: C-VLR 60, C-VLR 100, C-VLR 120, C-VLR 150, C-VLR 250, C-VLR 251, C-VLR 300, C-VLR 400, C-VLR 500, C-VLR 1000...
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Safety declaration form 7.7025.003.17 for vacuum pumps and components Page 1 of 1 Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Roggenbachstr. 58, 79650 Schopfheim Phone: +49/(0)7622/392-0 Fax: +49/(0)7622/392-300 Repairs and/or maintenance of vacuum pumps and components will only be carried out if a declaration has been filled in correctly and completely.
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