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Edition: 2.0 · 26.07.2023 · BA 150-3-EN Translation of the original Operating Instructions Keep in a safe place for future reference! Operating Instructions V-VCA 25 / V-VCE 25 Vacuum pump V Serie V Series Drehschieber Rotary Vane...
Foreword Foreword Principles These Operating Instructions: • are a part of the following oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps models V-VCA 25 and V-VCE 25. • describe how to use these pumps safely and properly in all life phases and they apply to all responsible persons •...
Foreword Disclaimer Please note that we cannot accept any liability for damages arising from failure to observe the instructions. Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH does not assume liability for the following cases: • Not intended use • Not complying with these instructions •...
Safety Safety The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to non-observance of the whole documentation. General These operating instructions contain basic instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and in- spection work which must be obeyed to ensure the safe operation of the machine and prevent physical and material damage.
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Safety Symbol Explanation Warning signs Obey all safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Warns of potential risk of injury Warns of electrical voltage Warns of suspended loads Warns of hot surface Mandatory signs Obey all instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Observe the Operating Instructions Wear eye protection Wear protective gloves...
Safety Intended use The machine is suitable for conveying the following media: • Air: The extracted air may contain water vapour, but no water or other liquids. For water vapour compati- bility, see Info I 200 • all non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous damp gases and gas-air mixtures The machine must only be operated in such areas as are described in the operating instructions: Ø...
Safety Ø The following works are only allowed to be done by technical specialist personnel, who have been trained and instructed for the works assigned: • Transport only by forwarding agents • Erection, commissioning, maintenance and inspection works, as well as troubleshooting by specialist personnel (e.g.
Safety Responsibilities of the user During the whole operating period of the machine, the operating company is obliged to prove that the limits have been met and the required maintenance and inspection works have been performed. The user must ensure that: •...
Safety 2.11 Safety equipment, monitored functions Missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to dangerous operating states and thus result in li- fe-threatening injuries. Ø Do not modify or bypass safety equipment and safety functions Ø Check the function at regular intervals 2.12 Emergency Stop / Emergency Off Missing safety equipment may lead to hazardous operating states.
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport WARNING Death by falling down or tipping over of the transported goods! Falling or tipping over of transported goods can cause serious or fatal injuries. Limbs can be crushed. Ø Select the lifting device according to the total weight to be transported. Ø...
Transport and storage The pump is supplied on a pallet. a) Unload the pump using a forklift or pallet truck and transport to the installation location. b) Tighten the eyebolt (Fig. 1/1) firmly. c) For lifting the machine, it must be suspended on the eyebolt using the lifting device. d) Lift the pump from the pallet and align.
Product overview and functioning Product overview and functioning Product Overview Vacuum connection Oil recommendation plate Exhaust air outlet Data plate Filter housing Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Motor data plate Oil filling point Hot surfaces >...
Product overview and functioning Fields of application The oil-flooded rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCA and V-VCE are suitable for creating vacuums. With free intake the nominal pumping capacity is 25 m /h at 50 Hz. Data sheet D 150-3 shows the dependency of the pumping capacity on the intake pressure.
Installation Installation We urgently recommend having the installation carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Gardner Denver does not accept liability for damages caused by improper carrying out of installation. Preparation of installation Ensure the following conditions: • Machine freely accessible from all sides •...
Installation Connection of pipes WARNING Parts being ejected from over pressure! Closing or narrowing of the exhaust air openings may lead to impermissible pres- sure in the machine. This could result in severe or mortal injury, components may be damaged. Ø...
Installation Connection of motor DANGER Danger to life if the electrical installation has not been carried out professi- onally! Installation that has not been carried out professionally or properly can cause serious injuries or death. The whole electrical system can be destructed. Ø...
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning WARNING Risk of injury due to improper operation! Improper operation of the machine can cause serious or fatal injuries. Ø Only use the machine in accordance with the intended use. See chapter 2.4. CAUTION Risk of injury due to hot surfaces! When the machine is at operating temperature the surface temperatures on the components may rise to above 70 °C.
Commissioning and decommissioning • oil filled and oil level checked • vacuum pump and pipelines cleaned • check the function of optional accessories (if present) 6.1.2 Check the rotation direction CAUTION Risk of injury due to wrong direction of rotation! Rotating backwards for a longer time can cause injuries due to drawing in and can damage the machine.
Commissioning and decommissioning Operation 6.2.1 Check the oil level Property damage due to bad lubrication! NOTICE If the oil level is too low, this can cause damages to vacuum pump. Especially during commissioning and after maintenance work, leaks can lead to oil loss. Ø...
2,000 or 3,000 operating hours only applies to oil that has been delivered or is approved by Elmo Rietschle. Please find an overview in Tab. 3 on page 31. For all works, observe the safety instructions described in chapter 2 “Safety”.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance table Interval Maintenance activities Chapter (Operating hours) daily Check the oil level 6.2.1 Depending on the degree of pollution Clean vacuum pump At least 1 x per month Check the pipes and screws for leaks and ensure —...
Maintenance and repair Clean vacuum pump The vacuum pump must regularly be checked for dust deposits and cleaned, if necessary. The cleaning interval depends on the operational requirements. a) Clean the vacuum pump with a dump cloth or using a vacuum cleaner. Remove dust deposits: •...
Maintenance and repair 7.5.1 Clean the mesh filter Depending on the pollution of the inlet medium, the mesh filter (Fig. 6/f ) in the vacuum connection has to be cleaned more or less by washing or blowing off or it must be replaced. a) Switch the machine off, secure it against accidental switching on and vent to atmospheric pressure.
Maintenance and repair As operating agent, we recommend Elmo Rietschle oils, see oil recommendation plate (Fig. 7/M) as well as Tab. 3 on page 31: • MULTI-LUBE 100 • SUPER-LUBE 100 • ECO-LUBE 100 The viscosity of the oil used must comply with ISO VG 100 as per DIN 3448.
Maintenance and repair Oil separator insert Property damage due to insufficient maintenance! NOTICE A heavily contaminated oil separator insert will lead to excessive pump tempera- tures and in extreme cases can cause spontaneous combustion of the lubricating oil. Ø Check oil separator insert for soiling at regular intervals. Ø...
Maintenance and repair Motor and coupling 7.8.1 Motor Perform the maintenance of the motor in accordance with the manufacturer's operating and main- tenance instructions. For this, contact our service people. 7.8.2 Coupling Property damage due to defective coupling rubbers! NOTICE Defective coupling rubbers can cause breaking of the rotor shaft and blackout failure of the machine.
For a simple and fast maintenance we are offering several service kits for our vacuum pumps. They include all wearing parts and sealings that are required for the respective maintenance works. These service kits and oil types can directly be ordered from our Elmo Rietschle Service with quotation of the material numbers.
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Maintenance and repair Trading units Material number Description Multi-Lube 100 Canister, 20 l 7204866000 Standard oil based on mineral oil 500 - 2,000 h Canister, 5 l 7502096000 Canister, 1 l 7502126000 Super-Lube 100 Canister, 20 l 7204876000 Synthetic oil, for longer oil change inter- 500 - 3,000 h vals at high thermal load of oil, e.g.
Errors Errors DANGER Danger to life! If malfunctions are disregarded and/or removed only insufficiently, serious to lethal injuries can occur. Ø Never put the pump in operation again after it has been switched off auto- matically without unequivocally finding out the reason for this shut-off and remedying it.
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The coupling rubbers worn Replace the coupling rubbers Chapter 7.8.2 a strange noise (The blades making The pump housing is worn Repair by manufacturer or Elmo Rietschle a hammering noise (chatter marks) authorised workshop Service when starting from The vacuum adjustment valve Replace the valve Chapter 7.10...
Disassembly and disposal Disassembly and disposal Disassembly WARNING Risk of injury due to substances hazardous to health! Due to contamination with hazardous substances and operating agents during operation, there is a high health risk for the personnel. Ø Before disassembly, properly clean the machine. Ø...
Technical Data Technical Data V-VCA / V-VCE Average sound pressure level 50 Hz EN ISO 3744 dB(A) 60 Hz Tolerance ± 3 dB(A) Weight * Length * Width Height Vacuum connection Exhaust-air outlet Oil filled volume Tab. 5 Technical Data * Length and weight may differ from the information listed here depending on the motor manufacturer.
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Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH Johann-Sutter-Straße 6+8 79650 Schopfheim · Germany Phone +49 7622 392-0 +49 7622 392-300 Elmo Rietschle is a brand of Ingersoll Rand...
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