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Principle of operation, machine versions Operating Principle Machine versions Rotary vane compressor/vacuum pumps are multi-cell The various versions differ in their method of compressors that work on the displacement principle. lubrication and of cooling They provide a constant, low-pulsation supply. ...
1. Technical data Machine data Dimensions Lubrication Water cooling Drive methods Machine data The compressor/Vacuum pumps in the series RFW are water-cooled, fresh-oil lubricated rotary vane compressors. On the rating plate of each machine you will find, in addition to the machine number, the most important data.
1. Technical data Dimensions Type Unit RFW 150 RFW 200 REF 260 1035 Suction flange and pressure flange, connection for tanker flange according to DIN 28 461 Cooling water inlet R1” Suction end Vacuum intake filter/suction filter Cooling water outlet R1” Discharge end point Suction flange according to DIN 28461...
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1. Technical data Additional lubrication Extreme operating conditions exist, for example in vehicles subject extreme operating the following circumstances: conditions additional lubrication may be necessary Surrounding temperature 35°C as illustrated in Figure 1-3. If your machine is equipped with this type of auxiliary lubrication ...
1. Technical data Water cooling section 4.5 for information about recooling the cooling water. This process should be carried out in the vehicle by means of a forced-circulation cooling system with rotary pumps and coolers. Rotary Compressor and Vacuum Pump Type RFW 150 DV RFW 200 DV...
2. Safety rules and notes on danger Designated usage Points to note Acceptance and monitoring Operational safety The rotary compressor/compressor and Environmental protection vacuum pump been constructed ATTENTION according latest technological Information standards and safety regulations. However, Points to note during use of the machine it is still possible that the health and life of the operator or Designated usage...
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2. Safety rules and notes on danger On the vehicle side: close the shut-off slide. Bleed or vent the pressure pipe between the machine and the shut-off slide. Release over pressure manually at the safety valve, or vent the machine at the ventilation valve. ...
3. Transport, storage, delivery contents Transport Storage Delivery contents Symbols on the packaging: Fragile Protect from rain Transport During transport it is essential that violent impact, the use of force and careless loading and unloading should be avoided. The machine must only be suspended by means of the eyebolts that are firmly screwed in.
Installation location and attachment If the suction pipe is of an incorrect size, any The installation location on the vehicle must: guarantee provided by Gardner Denver loses its validity. be easily accessible, be protected from dirt, gravel impact and water splashes, Rotary compressor &...
4. Installation 4.2.4 Safety vessel (4.1/16) Noise suppression (low noise The safety vessel (at the lowest point of the suction installation) pipe) must be so constructed that incoming air does not directly flow onto the liquid noise level rotary compressors/ compressors and vacuum pumps of the RFW series is surface,...
4. Installation In V-belt drives, end buffers to support the belt forces 4.3.2 Body noise isolation and a counter-bearing on the side of the machine Anti-vibration elements for the elastic mounting of the opposite the belt drive are necessary. machine on the traverse units have the effect of insulating the body noise.
Vacuum meter (4.1/18) ventilation valve For adherence to the permitted operating vacuum. The servo-controlled vacuum regulation and limitation Fitted in the suction pipe directly in front of the suction valve from Gardner Denver achieves the highest nozzle standard functional reliability operating precision.
4. Installation mechanism. Accidental touching of rotating or moving 4.4.5 Thermometer (4.1/8) machine parts must be impossible. The thermometer for monitoring the compression The surface temperature must not exceed 80°C. temperature must be positioned together with the non- return valve in the pressure pipe directly behind the 4.4.9 Oil level monitoring pressure nozzle (attach threaded sleeve R ½"...
4. Installation These data apply for: We recommend a rotation speed monitoring device on the machine with a display in the Surrounding temperature 30°C. operating area. Continuous operation. In any case, the rotation speed must be Winter operation with anti-freezing compound monitored after the assembly of the rotary compressor/compressor and vacuum pump, ...
4. Installation 4.6.3 Drive by drive shaft Between the V belt pulley and the housing at least 12 mm gap should be allowed, as The drive shaft must the intake of cooling air is otherwise impaired. be constructed as a splined shaft, Assembly of the V belt drive ...
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4. Installation Mounting of V belt disks with taper-lock clamping 4. Remove the loose pulley unit by hand, without bushes knocking it or damaging the machine. 1. Clean and de-grease the bare surfaces. Place the disk and the bush inside each other. Align the holes and insert the screws loosely.
Such use also causes the guarantee liability 5.7.1 Rotation speed of Gardner Denver to lose its validity. 5.7.2 Vacuum at the vacuum meter 5.7.3 Pressure at the manometer Fill the oil reservoir to approximately 3 cm below the Lubrication oils for rotary thread of the filling cap.
Such use also causes the guarantee liability of Gardner Denver to lose its The permissible oils are single range oils of the validity. specifications If your machine is used for suction or...
6. Operation Switching on Rotating speed Regular checks 6.2.1 Safety valve Check the operating rotation speed. 6.2.2 Ventilation valve Permitted speed range 6.2.3 Checking intervals Possible operating errors Drive by cardan shaft 1200...1500 min Precautions for long standstill periods Other drive systems 1000...1500 min Rinsing after machine has over sucked Procedure if faults occur...
The vacuum must not fall below the If faults should occur that are caused by permitted vacuum of 200 mbar (cf. section operating errors, Gardner Denver is not 1.1)! liable for guarantee claims. Possible operating errors Precautions for long standstill periods ...
Operation Rinsing after machine has over sucked After over sucking (liquids or mud have come into the machine) proceed as follows: Remove locking screw at the intake flange (dis mount the pipe of the additional lubrication if necessary) Open the vehicle tank, so the machine can be operated without vacuum or pressure ...
6. Operation Procedure if faults occur If however any malfunctions should occur, the Gardner Denver rotary compressors following overview gives you the possibility to find the compressor/vacuum pumps of the RFW series are cause and to solve the problem. characterized by the fact that the rotor vanes work with practically no wear under normal operating conditions.
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6. Operation Possible cause Elimination Too little cooling water in cooling Refill with cooling water Cooling water temperature exceeds 60°C system Cooler contaminated or cooling Clean cooler or cooling water chamber on water chamber on condenser has condenser dirt accumulation ...
7. Maintenance Guarantee Operational reliability and the service life of the machine depend largely on correct maintenance. Maintenance, maintenance plan 7.2.1 Water cooling/cooler The below table contains timing, checking and 7.2.2 Rotary compressor/compressor and vacuum maintenance information for normal operation of the pump machine.
7. Maintenance 7.2.2 Rotary compressor/compressor and vacuum pump The machine must be cleaned weekly. When washing or spraying with high pressure water jets there is a danger of water penetration which cause foaming, and thus lead to a machine failure.
7. Maintenance 7.2.6 Non-return valve 7.2.7 Ventilation valve No maintenance of the non-return valve is necessary. If incorrectly installed the vent hole C, used for pressure compensation of the ventilation valve may We recommend an initial check after 300 hours of block and reduce the function of the ventilation valve.
7. Maintenance 7.2.8 Rotor vane height wear To inspect the rotary vane for height wear, remove the combination air filter and suction line, resp. Press the rotary vane in the rotor gap through the oblong hole which becomes visible. Measure the depth to the rotor surface by means of a depth gauge (see Figure 7-4).
When spare parts and additional appliances not machine’s rating plate. supplied by us are fitted or attached, the guarantee provided by Gardner Denver loses its validity. Please take into consideration that there are often specific manufacture and delivery requirements for our own...
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9. Parts List ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 44614500 STUD-DOUBLE END 44616100 DOUBLE END STUD 42172100 GASKET 44487400 SCREW-LOCKING 44489700 LOCKING SCREW 44480400 RINGBOLT 45019000 NUT-HEX 45019300 NUT-HEX 45113200 WASHER 6200700 PIPE 58741500 CONICAL STOPPER 42171600 RING SEALING 42170300 SEALING RING 46454000 GASKET 46454200...
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9. Parts List RFW Series Vacuum Pump Accessories Figure 9-2: RFW Series Vacuum Pump Accessories ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 301FLA238 VALVE, 4-WAY 300FLA345 HANDLE-USED WITH 4-WAY VALVE CALL FACTORY CAPSCREW AND WASHER FOR HANDLE CALL FACTORY COVER CALL FACTORY CAPSCREW AND WASHER FOR COVER (4 REQ.) 522001245 O-RING, STEM, BUNA 522001244...
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9. Parts List RFW Series Vacuum Pump Accessories Figure 9-3: RFW Series Vacuum Pump Accessories ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 300FWA286 MANIFOLD KIT 301FLA238 VALVE, 4-WAY 302FWA286 MANIFOLD KIT W/O 4-WAY VALVE 303FWA286 MANIFOLD, INTAKE SIDE 301FLA6017 KIT-VALVE,4-WAY W/(2) 4"NPT FLANGES 300FLA715 GASKET, MANIFOLD TO 4-WAY VALVE 300FLA345...
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For additional information, contact your local representative or Gardner Denver Compressor Division 1800 Gardner Expressway Quincy, Illinois 62301 Customer Service Department: Phone: (800) 682-9868 Fax: (217) 221-8780 Visit our web site: www.gardnerdenver.com E-mail: pdblowers@gardnerdenver.com Specification subject to change: BA-45.01.0 US 1/15...
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