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1. 638263 bend protection Extension kit second VHC connection 699943 to be assembled at a VACUUBRAND BVC without VHCP without quick coupling Hose nozzle DN 6 10mm thread G1 4 638509 Adapter BVC for 2L glass bottle 635839 BVC shuttle 696880 mobile underirame for BVC page 50 of 68 Troubleshooting Fault U Pump fails to start system becomes vented Possible cause Not plugged in or failure of electrical supply Power switched off Motor overloaded Internal fuse blown Aspiration power setting is off atmosphere no vacuum a Red LED glows continu ously Filter clogged Remedy d d d d d Plug in or check fuse controlling power outlet Switch on power Switch off allow motor to cool identify cause of failure and eliminate be fore switching on again Identify cause of failure replace fuse under the cover Set aspiration power to more vacuum Eliminate leaks Replace filter U No aspiration at the VHC pipette drips above causes ex cluded U Pump switches frequently Adapter or aspiration tube defective gt gt Filter clogged Leak at the bottle head gt Pump operating but no pumping speed Aspiration power setting is off atmosphere no vacuum Leak in the system Filt2. Ensure that in case of failure the system will always re turn to a safe status Provide appropriate protective mea sures Le precautions which allow for the requirements of the respective application even for the case of failure and malfunction When operating the pump the loss of pumping or venting must not lead to a critically dangerous situation under any circumstances NOTICE A NOTICE page 13 of 68 Electronic equipment is never 100 fail safe This may lead to an indefinite status of the equipment Failure of the pumping unit e g by power failure or connected compo nents or change of parameters must not lead to a critically dangerous situation under any circumstances In case of diaphragm cracks or leaks in the manifold pumped sub stances might be released into the environment or into the pump housing Comply especially with notes on operation and use and maintenance e Pay attention to the safety symbol hot surfaces on the equipment Hot parts may cause burns if touched Adopt suitable measures to prevent any danger arising from hot surfaces or electric sparks Ensure that hot surfaces of the pump do not cause burns Provide a suitable contact guard if necessary In case of overload the motor is shut down by a self hold thermal cutout in the winding Attention Reset possible only manually Switch off the pump or isolate the equip ment from power supply Identify and eliminate the cause of fa
3. and bottle change key The LED of the 41 PP key lights blue The red LED of the bottle st KE change key turns off PP Adjustment finished page 41 of 68 Adjustment routine for BVC professional with 2I glass bottle from software version V1 6 see rating plate even if there is an alarm Complete the entire routine and repeat if neces Attention Do not interrupt the adjustment routine once you have begun os Sege Menine Step 1 Case 1 Touch and hold 2 Glass The LED of the 2 Glass key bottle symbol flashes blue Se Adjustment is possible by Case false alarm continuing to hold the 2l The alert tone of the false Slass key and proceed alarm is shut off ing to step 2 The LED of the 2I Glass si bottle symbol flashes Glass blue Step 2 When the LED of the 2l Glass key flashes blue A one time buzzer touch and hold the bottle sounds change key at the same Adjustment has been time After the buzzer the LED carried out correctly of the bottle change key H lights red Vi Step 3 Release both 2I Glass key and bottle change key The LED of the 2 Glass key lights blue Adjustment finished The red LED of the bottle si 3 change key turns off Glass page 42 of 68 Assembling of components Replacing the filter Vent the collection bottle Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube to avoid risk of con
4. d Adjust the level sensor d Use original VACUUBRAND BVC bottle or original spare bottle d Remove adhesive foil Dry bottle Adjust the level sensor Clean bottle carefully and dry Adjust the level sensor page 52 of 68 Replacing diaphragms and valves oye gt Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled O Before starting maintenance disconnect the electri cal power cord Wait 5 seconds after isolating the eguipment from AC power to allow the capacitors to discharge O Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally s Note The pump might be contaminated with the pro cess chemicals that have been pumped during opera tion Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance Avoid the release of pollutants AWARNING GG Never operate a defective or damaged pump GG Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances that may have con taminated the pump and may be released upon dis assembly Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the products processed by the pumping system Use appropriate protective clothing safety goggles and protective gloves GG Check every motor capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its service life Replace old ca pacitors early enough to prevent a failure The capaci tors must be replaced by a trai
5. Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use BVC control BVC control G BVC professional BVC professional G BioChem VacuuCenter page 2 of 68 Dear customer Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are designed to provide you with many years of trouble free service with optimal performance Our many years of practical experience allow us to provide a wealth of application and safety information Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your pump VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps combine our many years of experi ence in design construction and practical operation with the latest de velopments in material and manufacturing technology Our quality maxim is the zero defect principle Every diaphragm pump before leaving our factory is tested intensively including an endurance run of 14 hours Any faults even those which oc cur rarely are identified and can be eliminated immediately After completion of the endurance run every pump is tested and must achieve specifications before shipment We are committed to providing our customers only pumps that meet this high quality standard While our pumps cannot eliminate all of your work we design manufac ture and test them to ensure that they will be an effective and trouble free tool to assist you in that work Yours VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG After sales service Contact your local dealer or call 49 9342 808 5500 Trademark index VA
6. Adopt suitable measures to prevent the re lease of dangerous toxic explosive corro sive noxious or polluting fluids vapors and gases In such cases use an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take pro tective action for personnel equipment and environment GG Max ambient temperature 40 C e Use the system only with the integrated hy drophobic filter to protect the vacuum sup ply from aspirated liquids and aerosols and to protect the environment user from con tamination risk NOTICE The BVC professional with 41 polypropylene bottle is equipped with quick couplings at the bottle head 1 and at the inlet of the pump 2 Quick couplings for other versions are avail able as accessories See section Accessories Spare parts Quick coupling set 1 VHC to bottle When disconnected the collection bottle clos es vacuum tight Quick coupling set 2 Bottle to pump unit When disconnected the collection bottle closes vacuum tight page 29 of 68 Silencer at the outlet Attention Dust laden gases deposits and con densed solvent vapor can restrict air flow out the silencer The resultant back pressure can lead to damage of pump bearings diaphragms and valves Under those conditions a silencer must not be used Check the silencer regularly and replace if necessary In case of harmful poisonous gases or con densate at the outlet remove silencer and re place with an exhaus
7. Ll yes LI no 11 All parts of the device are free of hazardous harmful substances Ll yes LI no 12 Protective measures required for VACUUBRAND employees 13 If the paint is damaged we wish a repaint or a replacement of parts for reason of appearance repaint and replacement at customer s expense Ll yes LI no 14 Legally binding declaration We assure for the returned device that all substances which have been in contact with the device are listed in section 5 and that the information is complete and that we have not withheld any information We declare that all measures where applicable have been taken listed in section Return to the fac tory By our signature below we acknowledge that we accept liability for any damage caused by providing incomplete or incorrect information and that we shall indemnify VACUUBRAND from any claims as regards damages from third parties We are aware that as expressed in 823 BGB Public Law Code of Germany we are directly liable for injuries or damages suffered by third parties particularly VACUUBRAND employees occupied with handling repairing the product Shipping of the device must take place according to regulations INGINISS ee Signature EE JOD WA Company s seal EE ge Release for repair grant by VACUUBRAND date signature nana Protective measures O Protective gloves safety goggles Hood O External cleaning VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Tel 49 9342 808 5660 Alfred Zippe Strake
8. Wear appropriate safety clothing when you come in contact with contaminated components t Wear parts have to be replaced regularly t Never operate a defective or damaged pump t Check every motor capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its operation time Exchange old capacitors early enough to prevent a failure When motor capacitors fail they can get hot enough to melt or cause a flame which could be dangerous for per sons and equipment in the vicinity Motor capacitors have to be replaced by an electrician Before starting maintenance vent the system and al low sufficient cooling of the pump Drain condensate if applicable Avoid the release of pollutants Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which re late to the products processed by the pumping system In order to comply with law occupational health and safe ty regulations safety at work law and regulations for en vironmental protection vacuum pumps components and measuring instruments returned to the manufacturer can be repaired only when certain procedures see section Notes on return to the factory are followed page 15 of 68 Technical data Type BVC control G YP BVC professional G Maximum pumping speed cfm 0 4 0 5 ISO 21360 at 50 60 Hz m h 0 7 0 85 Torr 112 Ultimate vacuum absolute
9. if necessary page 7 of 68 NOTICE Ensure that the equipment and all components are suit able for the intended application Use the system only for aspiration of liquids and filtration Setting up and installing the system Equipment must be connected only to a suitable elec trical supply and a suitable ground point Failure to connect the motor to ground may result in deadly elec trical shock The supply cable may be fitted with a molded Euro pean IEC plug or a plug suitable for your local electri cal supply If the plug has been removed or has to be removed the cable will contain wires color coded as follows green or green and yellow earth blue or white neutral brown or black live The device has an internal fuse A DANGER t Donotpermitany uncontrolled pressurizing e g make sure that an exhaust tubing cannot become blocked Risk of bursting t Due to the high compression ratio of the pumps pres sure at the outlet port may be generated that is higher than the maximum permissible pressure compatible with the mechanical stability of the system t Always provide a free and pressureless exhaust line Comply with maximum permissible pressures and pressure differences see section Technical data Do not operate the pumping unit with overpressure at the inlet or outlet e Check that line voltage and current conform with the equipment See rating plate e Avoid overpressure of more than 0
10. mbar 150 Maximum permissible inlet pressure psi 16 absolute bar 1 1 Maximum permissible outlet pressure psi 16 absolute bar 1 1 h 054 Rated power kW 0 04 No load speed 50 60 Hz rom 1500 1800 Control range echt Sar g mbar 150 850 Permissible ambient temperature F 14 to 140 50 to 104 storage operation C 10 to 60 10 to 40 Maximum installation altitude m 2000 above mean sea level Permissible relative atmospheric moisture during operation 30 to 85 no condensation Maximum permissible range of supply voltage Attention Observe specifi cations of rating plate 100 120 V 10 50 60 Hz 230 V 10 50 60 Hz Rated current at 100 120 V 50 60 Hz A 230 V 50 60 Hz A Fuse 2 x 2 5 AT 0 19 x 0 78 in 5 x 20 mm Motor protection thermal cutout Degree of protection IEC 529 IP 40 A weighted emission sound pressure level uncertainty K 3 dB A dB A 45 Measurement according to EN ISO 2151 2004 and EN ISO 3744 1995 at 230V 50Hz and ulti mate vacuum with exhaust tube at outlet page 16 of 68 BVC control G System 1 polypropylene 0 5 borosilicate glass Volume of collection bottle 4 polypropylene 2 borosilicate glass Connection at the inlet hose nozzle DN 3 5mm Connection at the outlet hose nozzle DN 8 mm silencer Hydrophobic filter Type Midisart 2000 Manufacturer Sartorius stedim Nominal pore diameter 0 2 um Dimensions L x W x
11. sodium hypochlo rite chlorine bleach or peroxide compounds can corrode the material of the 4l polypropyl ene collection bottle and other components e g couplings This may lead to stress cracks and breakage of the Al polypropylene bottle GG Therefore prolonged use of these disinfec tants in the Al polypropylene boitle is strong ly discouraged After brief disinfecting oper ations in the bottle rinse bottle thoroughly to avoid leaving residues of disinfectant in the bottle Alternative Use the BVC control G BVC professional G with 2l borosilicate glass bot tle Attention he quick coupling accessory sets between the pumping unit and VHO are not suitable for use with chlorine bleach IA CAUTION GG Using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage malfunction and or failure of the eguipment s Chlorine permeates the hydrophobic filter on top of the collection bottle and may damage the materials of the equipment or the vacuum supply t Leaking of liquid from a damaged collection bottle or suction tube may lead to exposure of personnel and material or to damage destruction of wetted equipment or laboratory furniture page 37 of 68 The use of the disinfectant Sekusept Plus Manufacturer Ecolab GmbH amp Co OHG Dus seldorf Germany in extensive in house test ing did not cause any damage to the collection v bottle Hence the disinfectant Sekusept Plus Sekusept Plus even when used in the collec
12. the admissible liquid level might be reduced The level sensor switches off the pump at a liquid level of approx 80 of capacity if cor rectly adjusted and if the correct bottle size is selected This is indicated by blips and by a red LED inside of the bottle symbol on the bot tle change key Due to the underpressure in side the bottle further aspiration is possible for a short time Disinfection routine Touching the key below the LED switches off the blips and activate the pump the LED is still flashing It is possible to aspirate for 3 minutes more un til the alarm is activated again and the pump is switched off again e g for suction of disinfec tants Attention Ensure to not overfill the bottle The action is repeatable Touch the key prior to changing the collection bottle red LED changes from flashing to glow ing or switch off the BVC to avoid running of the pump while no bottle is connected NOTICE When removing the tubing at the pump the pump stops automatically only BVC profes sional page 34 of 68 Vent the collection bottle Remove the tubing at the inlet of the pump or disconnect coupling Remove screw cap from the collection bottle af ter venting Remove bottle from the support Sterilize and dispose of collected liquid accord ing to appropriate regulations NOTICE After changing the bottle touch the key to re start the pump or switch
13. 2 bar in instances in which inert gas is connected NOTICE NOTICE page 8 of 68 Provide a firm level platform for the eguipment Ensure a Stable position of the pump without any mechanical con tact except of the pump feet Comply with all applicable safety regulations Check fan regularly for dust dirt clean if necessary to avoid reduced ventilation Avoid high heat supply If the equipment is brought from cold environment into a room for operation allow the equipment to warm up Watch for water condensation on cold surfaces The diameter of the an outlet tubing should be at the least as large as the diameter of the pump connections Comply with all applicable and relevant safety require ments regulations and guidelines implement the re quired actions and adopt suitable safety measures Ambient conditions To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in com pliance with the requirements of the applicable EC direc tives and harmonized standards see Declaration of con formity with regard to design type and model especially directive DIN EN 61010 1 This directive gives in detail conditions under which the eguipment can be operated safely see also IP degree of protection Adopt suitable measures in case of differences e g us ing the eguipment outdoors installation in higher altitudes conductive pollution or bedewing Pay attention to the permissible maximum ambient temperatures see Techni
14. BVC bottle or the original spare bot tle see Accessories Spare parts Preparation 1 Do not switch off the BVC 2 To shut off a false alarm prior to an adjustment simply touch the key marked bottle change The red LED will continue to flash 3 Empty the bottle 4 Set the correct bottle size at the touch panel 5 Wait approx 1 minute before adjustment page 39 of 68 NOTICE Do not attach adhesive foil or anything similar to level sensor or to the side of the botile directly next to the sensor page 40 of 68 Adjustment routine for BVC professional with Al polypropylene bot tle from software version V1 6 see rating plate even if there is an alarm Complete the entire routine and repeat if neces Attention Do not interrupt the adjustment routine once you have begun o Sege Wen Step 1 Case 1 Touch and hold 4l P key The LED of the 4l PP bottle symbol flashes blue Adjustment is possible by continuing to hold the 4l PP key and proceeding to step 2 Case 2 false alarm The alert tone for the false alarm is shut off The LED of the 4l PP Ag bottle symbol flashes blue Step 2 When the LED of the 4l PP key flashes blue A one time buzzer touch and hold the bottle sounds change key at the same Adjustment has been car time After the buzzer the LED ried out correctly of the bottle change key H lights red i Step 3 Release both 4 PP key
15. on the pump page 35 of 68 Cleaning and decontaminating Autoclaving The collection bottle with bottle head and screw cap the quick coupling and the filter are des ignated for steam sterilization at 121 C and 2 bar absolute 1 bar overpressure Time of ex posure according to DIN 58946 t lt 20 minutes NOTICE Prior to autoclaving loosen or remove the bottle head from the bottle 121 C It is the user s responsibility to ensure effective 2 bar absolute autoclaving NOTICE Autoclaving Maximum liguid level in collection bottle 80 When working with low boiling liguids or liquids that tend to foam the maximum liquid level may be less The number of autoclaving cycles can be 121 C marked on the plastic disc Memory Disc of the 2 bar filter max 20 autoclaving cycles according to absolute the manufacturer instruction max 20 x NOTICE UV disinfection is permitted but may lead to discoloration of the plastic parts Attention UV disinfection acts only at the surface page 36 of 68 NOTICE Over time discoloration and material changes e g re siliency elasticity tightness cracking due to repeated steam sterilizations may occur Important notes on use of disinfectants see also Safety during operation BVC control BVC professional BVC control G _ BVC professional G Chlorine Hehe Aggressive disinfectants which release chlo rine or oxygen radicals e g
16. parts are not credited by VACUUBRAND Assembling to pump inlet Remove tubing Disassemble hose nozzle Hold counter piece with open ended wrench size 19 mm Assemble coupling 2 with seals 1 3 and hose nozzle 4 Hold counter piece with open ended wrench size 19 mm Connect tubing Assembling to an additional bottle Assemble coupling part 1 with seal 2 and hose nozzle 3 Connect tubing page 46 of 68 Assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the BVC Hose nozzle 638509 see Accessories e g for filtration applications Empty bottle Decontaminate equipment if necessary Remove filter with connection tubing from bottle head Remove screw cap from the collection bottle Unscrew closing screw Only BVC with polypropylene bottle Remove counter nut inside the screw cap screw hose nozzle with seal ring into the screw Cap Only BVC with polypropylene bottle Secure hose nozzle with counter nut Screw screw cap to bottle Assemble filter If necessary close unused connections page 47 of 68 Quick coupling sets Quick coupling set VHC to bottle Quick coupling made of PVDF with adapter to connect a VHC to a collection bottle When disconnected the collection bottle closes vac uum tight Quick coupling set Bottle to pump unit Quick coupling made of PVDF to connect a col lection bottle to a BVC basic basic G When disconnected the collection bottl
17. snaps page 62 of 68 Notes on return to the factory Repair return DAkkS calibration NOTICE Safety and health of our staff laws and regulations re garding the handling of dangerous goods occupational health and satety regulations and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste reguire that for all pumps and other products the Health and safety clearance form must be sent to our office fully completed and signed before any eguipment is shipped to the authorized service center Fax or mail a completed copy of the health and satety clearance form to us in advance he declaration must ar rive betore the eguipment Enclose a second completed copy with the product If the equipment is contaminated you must notify the carrier No repair DAkkS calibration is possible unless the correctly completed form is returned Inevitably there will be a delay in processing the equipment if informa tion is missing or if this procedure is not followed If the product has come in contact with chemicals biologi cals radioactive substances or other substances danger ous to health or environment the product must be decon taminated prior to sending it back to the service center Return the product to us disassembled and cleaned and accompanied by a certificate verifying decontami nation or Contact an industrial cleaning and decontamination service directly or Authorize us to send the product to an industrial clean ing fa
18. 4 Fax 49 9342 808 5666 b d 97877 Wertheim E Mail service vacuubrand com vacuuoran Germany www vacuubrand com Health and safety clearance form BVC page 2 of 2 page 67 of 68 CE EG Konformitatserklarung fur Maschinen EC Declaration of Conformity of the Machinery Declaration CE de conformite des machines Hersteller Manufacturer Fabricant VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Alfred Zippe Str 4 97877 Wertheim Germany Hiermit erklart der Hersteller dass die Maschine konform ist mit den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006 42 EG Hereby the manufacturer declares that the machinery is in conformity with the directive 2006 42 EC Par la pr sente le fabricant d clare que la machine est conforme a directive 2006 42 CE Membranpumpe Diaphragm pump Pompe a membrane Typ Type Type BVC control BVC control G BVC professional BVC professional G Artikelnummer Order number Num ro d article 727200 727300 727400 727500 Seriennummer Serial number Num ro de serie Siehe Typenschild See rating plate Voir plaque signaletigue Die Maschine ist konform mit weiteren Richtlinien The machinery is in conformity with other directives La machine est conforme a d autres directives 2006 95 EG 2004 108 EG 2011 65 EU Angewandte harmonisierte Normen Harmonized standards applied Normes harmonisees utilis es DIN EN 12100 2004 DIN EN 61010 1 2010 Ed 3 DIN EN 1012 2 2011 DIN EN 61326 1 2013 DIN EN 50581 2013 Bevollma
19. CUUsLAN US Reg No 3 704 401 VACUU BUS VACUUsCONTROL chemistry HYBRID Peltronic TURBO sMODE VARIO US Reg No 3 833 788 VARIO SP VACUUBRAND US Reg No 3 733 388 and also the shown company logos are trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG in Germany and or other countries page 3 of 68 Contents Safety informationl nn nnnnnannnnanannanannnaa 4 Important information nana 4 General information aaa 6 Intended RE 6 Setting up and installing the system is Ambient conditionS er ne ene A RA ee EV VAN 8 Operating conditions aaa 9 Safety during operation aaa 10 Maintenance and repair aaa 13 IK eivi lee EEN 15 Wetted 0 Uu CN 17 System parts ooo aaa a aa lava 18 Use and operation nana nn nnnnnnnnnnannnna ananas 21 First steps JInstallaton ae 21 Operation BVC control BVC control Oo 22 Operation BVC professional BVC professional G 24 Level sensor of BVC professional BVC professional G 26 During operation aaa 28 FEE AO oo oo ea aa aa a one a a oa an 29 Filter and collection bottle nee 31 DISINFECTION routine nana 33 Cleaning and decontaminating nana 35 Adjustment of the BVC level sensor to work properly with a new bottle or to correct false alarms 38 Assembling of com
20. H approx BVC control 16 1 x 7 6 x 19 7 BVC control G 16 1 x 7 6 x 16 9 BVC professional 16 1 x 7 6 x 19 7 BVC professional G 16 1 x 7 6 x 16 9 408 x 194 x 500 BVC control G 408 x 194 x 430 BVC protessional 408 x 194 x 500 BVC professional G 408 x 194 x 430 Weight approx BVC control professional 16 1 230V 17 0 120V BVC control G professional G 17 0 230V 17 9 120V BVC control professional 7 3 230V 7 7 120V BVC control G professional G 7 7 230V 8 1 120V BVC control We reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice page 17 of 68 Wetted parts PTFE carbon reinforced ETFE carbon fibre reinforced Diaphragm clamping disc ETFE carbon fibre reinforced PTFE Silencer silicone rubber Diaphragm Housing Collection bottle Al Bottle screw cap PR Hose nozzle at bottle head connection VHC Hose in bottle PTFE Hose nozzle connection filter PPS glass fibre reinforced Counter nut PPS glass fibre reinforced Collection bottle 2l Bottle Borosilicate glass Cap insert PR Flat seal EPDM Hose nozzle at bottle head connection VHC Hose in bottle PTFE Hose nozzle connection filter PPS glass fibre reinforced PPS glass fibre reinforced PTFE We reserve the right for technical modifications without prior notice page 18 of 68 System parts Position Designaton OO 7 go go Comectiontubing 7 7 C V vmoo 9 Hydropho
21. ate vacuum if switching off at an atmo spheric pressure gt 1000 mbar absolute a maximum underpressure of 850 mbar 8 LEDs glow and a leak free apparatus If the pump does not achieve the ultimate vacuum Whenever the diaphragms and valves have been replaced a break in period of several hours is required before the pump achieves its ulti mate vacuum In case of an unusual noise switch off pump immediately and check clamping disc positions If the specified ultimate vacuum is not achieved and if this does not change after the break in period If necessary recheck valve seats and pump chamber NOTICE In case of a false alarm of the level sensor after replacing diaphragms and valves perform an adjustment of the level sensor see section Ad justment of the BVC level sensor to work properly with a new bottle or to correct false alarms page 61 of 68 Replacing the fuse Disconnect the electrical power cord before opening the terminal box After disconnecting from power wait o seconds to allow the capacitors to discharge EI t dentify and eliminate the cause of failure before switch ing on the equipment again fuse holder Keep the snap fit squeezed and pull the fuse holder out The fuse holder contains two fuses of the same type Replace the de fective fuse by a fuse of the same type see Technical data Insert the fuse holder into the housing of the pumping unit until it
22. bic protection filter ooo Connection VacuuHandControl VHC Closing screw optional connection second VHC 4 Colecionbetk 7Z7Z 16 page 19 of 68 BVC control G mm gt m Ao gt NA AA ds x E Kosi mv lA en page 20 of 68 BVC professional G On Off switch O System switched off System switched on Attention Operate the on off switch only by hand page 21 of 68 Use and operation First steps Installation Unpack the equipment Read and comply with the document Safety information for vacuum equipment Sicher heitshinweise fur Vakuumgerate Assemble tubing with filter Setting up the BVC Connect to power supply Check line voltage and current prior to switching on Attach tubing of the VacuuHandControl VHCP to the hose nozzle of the bottle head page 22 of 68 Operation BVC control BVC control G Do not press the keys Only touch the keys of the touch panel The keys and have to be touched gt 0 25 seconds to be actuated A successful action is confirmed by a blip and the flashing of LEDs Zeiten See Key to reduce suction power Display suction power control Key to increase suction power vacuubrand Use the keys to set suction power of the system The suction power can be set linearly in a range from 150 mbar 1 LED flashes to 850 mbar 8 LEDs flash underpressure relativ
23. cal data A DANGER NOTICE page 9 of 68 Operating conditions The devices have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres The devices are not suitable to pump unstable substances and substances which react explosively under impact mechanical stress and or when being exposed to elevated temperatures without alr self inflammable substances substances which are inflammable without air and explosive substance s The pumps have no approval for operation below ground GG The pumps are not suitable for pumping dust The devices are not suitable for pumping substances which may form deposits inside the pump Deposits and condensate in the pump may lead to increased temperatures even to the point of exceeding the maxi mum permitted temperatures Increased temperatures may cause ignition of inflammable substances that may have been deposited inside the pump during use If there is a danger of the formation of deposits in the pump chamber check inlet and outlet of the pump in spect the pump chamber regularly and clean if neces Sary Take into consideration interactions and chemical reactions of the pumped media Ensure that the materials of the wetted parts are com patible with the pumped substances see section Tech nical data If pumping different substances it is recommended that the pump be purged with air or inert gas prior to chang in
24. chtigter fur die Zusammenstellung der technischen Unterlagen Person authorised to compile the technical file Personne autoris e a constituer le dossier technique Dr J Dirscherl VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Alfred Zippe Str 4 97877 Wertheim Germany Wertheim 04 09 2014 Dr F Gitmans Dr J Dirscherl Gesch ftsf hrer Managing director G rant Technischer Leiter Technical Director Directeur technique VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Alfred Zippe Str 4 97877 Wertheim Dee T 49 9342 808 0 F 49 9342 808 5555 vacuuoran info vacuubrand com www vacuubrand com page 68 of 68 Disclaimer Our technical literature is only intended to inform our cus tomer The applicability of general empirical values and results obtained under lab conditions to your specitic operations depends on a number of factors beyond our control It is therefore strictly the users responsibil ity to very carefully check the application of these data to their specific requirements No claims arising from the information provided in this lit erature will consequently be entertained Alfred Zippe Str 4 97877 Wertheim Germany T 49 9342 808 0 F 49 9342 808 5555 info vacuubrand com www vacuubrand com VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Technology for Vacuum Systems 2014 VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Printed in Germany Manual no 999263 09 04 2014
25. cility at your expense To expedite repair and to reduce costs please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the products op erating conditions with every product returned for repair NOTICE page 63 of 68 We submit repair guotations only on reguest and always at the customer s expense If an order is placed the costs incurred for problem diagnosis are offset from the costs for repair or from the purchase price if the customer pre fers to buy a new product instead of repairing the defec tive one If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quo tation the equipment may be returned to you dis assembled and at your expense In many cases the components must be cleaned in the factory prior to repair For cleaning we use an environmentally friendly water based process Unfortunately the combined attack of el evated temperature cleaning agent ultrasonic treatment and mechanical stress from pressurized water may re sult in damage to the paint Please mark in the health and safety clearance form if you wish a repaint at your ex pense just in case such a damage should occur We will also replace parts for cosmetic reasons at your request and at your expense Before returning the equipment ensure that if applicable Oil sealed pumps Oil has been drained Dispose according to regulations Equipment has been cleaned and or decontaminated inside and outside All inlet and outlet ports have be
26. crew driver Torx TX20 Open ended wrench SW 19 ss Please read section Replacing diaphragms and valves com pletely before starting maintenance The pictures may show other versions of pumps This does not change the method of replacing diaphragms and valves page 54 of 68 Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads Fix cover plate at the pump housing using adhesive tape s Unscrew elbow fitting with silencer at the outlet of the pump Depending on BVC version remove con nection tubing at the hose nozzle or detach quick coupling Remove bottle from support Unscrew hose nozzle or hose nozzle with coupling using an open ended wrench Unscrew cover paying attention to washers page 55 of 68 Remove the cover of the housing cover from the housing View of the disassembled pump head parts ME 1C 5 4 3 2 1 1 Cover of housing cover 7 Diaphragm clamping disc 2 Housing cover with square head screw 3 Housing cover insert 8 Diaphragm 4 Valves 9 Diaphragm support disc 5 Head cover 10 Washers 6 Guiding pin 11 Rod 12 Housing page 56 of 68 V Unscrew four screws at the pump head pay ing attention to washers Remove housing cover Unscrew union nut and remove hose from elbow fitting Remove housing cover insert with elbow fitting Note position of valves Replace valves if necessary Use petroleum ether or industrial solvent to rem
27. disc and diaphragm support disc in the diaphragm key t Avoid damage of the diaphragm Do not ex cessively bend or crease the diaphragm Assemble the original number of washers between diaphragm support disc and con necting rod GG Too few washers The pump will not attain vacuum specification Too many washers Diaphragm clamping disc will hit head cover Causing noisy operation and possibly caus ing the pump to seize up page 58 of 68 Position any washers that are present be tween diaphragm support disc and connec tion rod Screw diaphragm clamping disc diaphragm diaphragm support disc and washers to con necting rod Bring the diaphragm into a position in which it is in contact with the housing and centered with respect to the bore so that it will become clamped uniformly between housing and head cover Assembling the pump head Lay down the BVC on the side of the pump e g at the edge of a workbench support if necessary Assemble head cover and valves GG Pay attention to the correct position of the guidance pin in the head cover circle in fig ure GG Pay attention to correct orientation of the valves see figure Inlet side of pump head black valve The valve tongue points at the kidney shaped or ifice in the valve seat Outlet side of pump head white valve The valve is oriented the opposite direction as the valve at the i
28. e closes vac uum tight Pipettes or pipette tips 8 channel manifold as well as straight bore stopcocks with nozzles are available from BRAND GMBH CO KG www brand de en via laboratory products distribu tors page 48 of 68 Accessories spare parts Collection bottle 4L made of PP with protection filter and inlet tube 635810 Collection bottle 2L glass coated with protection filter and inlet tube 635809 Attention Please order quick couplings separately Collection bottle 4L made of PP for BVC professional with quick coupling protection filter and inlet tube 635578 Bottle 4L PP with cap unmachined w o filter connection for hose blind plug 638246 Bottle 2L glass with cap unmachined w o filter connection for hose blind plug 635871 Set of quick coupling for connection VHCPF bottle including adapter and inlet tube 635807 Set of guick coupling for connection bottle to pump 635808 sarorivsstedim D mg page 49 of 68 Protection filter with connection hoses 638266 Silicone hose 12 6 mm length in cm 635741 VacuuHandControl VHC 688061 Spare hose for VHC 636156 minimum order guantity 2 m Silicone hose 9 6 mm length in cm
29. e to atmospheric pressure From higher software versions A flashing LED indicates that the actual avail able suction power differs from the preset suc tion power Attention If the collection bottle is under vacu um and the vacuum demand is reduced the ex isting underpressure inside the bottle remains until the vacuum is reduced pressure rises by further aspiration with the VHCP vacuubrand page 23 of 68 NOTICE Depending on ambient atmospheric pressure depending on altitude or weather conditions and on the vapor pressure of the media inside the collection bottle the setting of a high underpressure e g 850 mbar 8 LEDs flash may lead to continuous operation of the pump In this case a reduction of the suction power is recommended page 24 of 68 Operation BVC professional BVC professional G Do not press the keys Only touch the keys of the touch panel The keys and have to be touched gt 0 25 seconds to be actuated The other keys have to be touched gt 0 5 seconds Touch the keys with LED below the LED A successful action is confirmed by a blip and the flashing of LEDs Key to select bottle size and level sensor Key to reduce suction power professional n o 2 4l ay Glass PP ei OG vacuubrand OO Key bottle change Display suction power Key to increase suction power on A Use the keys to set suction power of the system The suction p
30. en capped Equipment has been properly packed if necessary please order original packaging materials at your cost marked appropriately and the carrier has been notified of any possible contamination The completed health and safety clearance form is en closed We thank you in advance for your understanding of the necessity for these measures that protect our employees and ensure that your pump is protected in shipment page 64 of 68 Scrapping and waste disposal Dispose of the eguipment and any components removed from it sately in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental reguirements Particular care must be taken with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous substances from your processes Do not incinerate fluoroelastomer seals and O rings You may authorize us to dispose of the equipment at your expense page 65 of 68 Health and safety clearance form Health and safety clearance form for BVC systems and accessories Devices will not be accepted for any handling before we have received this declaration Please read and comply with Notes on return to the factory in the instructions for use A Attention Only devices free of contamination hazardous to health may be sent for inspection repair 1 Dvice Modo EE 4 Has the device been used in a copper process step e g semiconductor production Ll yes LI no 5 Substances gases liquids solids bi
31. er clogged Diaphragms or valves of the pump defective d Replace adapter with aspiration tube Replace filter Check seals coupling and blind cap Screw in or replace if necessary Perform maintenance replace diaphragm and valves if necessary Set aspiration power to more vacuum Check tubing seals coupling and blind cap screw in or replace if necessary Replace filter Perform maintenance replace diaphragm and valves if necessary Fault page 51 of 68 Possible cause Remedy U Pump is running continuously U Keys do not react U Only BVC profes sional G Level sensor gives a false alarm cak in the system a Too high underpressure for altitude weather conditions Vapor pressure of the media inside the collec tion bottle too high Other causes Keys of the touch panel touched long lasting Bottle has been re placed or changed am bient conditions Not using original VACUUBRAND BVC bottle Adhesive foil at the col lection bottle or the level sensor foil Bottle wet after clean ing or disinfection a Bottle inside and or outside with conductive coating e g silver con taining disinfectants Check tubing seals coupling and blind cap screw in or replace if necessary Reduce underpressure aspiration power d Contact your local distributor Wait 20 seconds and try again
32. erve the instructions contained therein NOTICE page 6 of 68 General information GG Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the eguipment GG Before operating the equipment read and comply with the section Cleaning and decontamination Remove all packing material remove the product from its packing box remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep inspect the eguipment If the equipment is damaged notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three days state the item num ber of the product together with the order number and the Supplier s invoice number Retain all packing material for inspection Do not use the equipment if it is damaged Lift and transport the equipment at the provided handle Intended use GG Prevent any part of the human body from coming in contact with the vacuum t Make sure that the individual components are only con nected combined and operated according to their de Sign and as indicated in the instructions for use Use only original VACUUBRAND accessories ss Comply with notes on correct vacuum and electrical connections see section Use and operation e he systems are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between 10 C and 40 C Check the maximum temperatures if installing the system in a cabinet or a housing and make sure ventilation is ad equate Install an external automatic ventilation system
33. g the pumped media in order to pump out residues and to avoid reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump materials page 10 of 68 Safety during operation A DANGER Avoid interactions of the media in the collection bottle absolutely Comply with material safety data sheets and notes on safe use of the manufacturer Do not mix incompatible disinfectants and or in compatible reagents solvents as well as unknown substances For example sodium hypochlorite chlorine bleach Incompatible chemicals and Possible results of mixing with agents chlorine bleach egen or acidic compounds Release of chlorine gas e g hydrochloric acid aluminium chloride eon containing compounds Formation of explosive compounds e g ammonium hydroxide release of chlorine gas and other quarternary ammonium salts hazardous gases ae chemicals Formation of chlorinated organics e g solvents polymers release of chlorine gas and other amines oils hazardous gases Hydrogen peroxide rupture of a closed system e g sodium thiosulfate Guanidine salts Release of toxic gases e g chlo e g guanidine hydrochloride rine chloramine hydrogen cyanide guanidine thiocyanate A BYN Neog gt Avoid the formation of dangerous reactions gases in the BVC especially in the collection bottle If this is im possible dispose of dangerous gases at the outlet of the pump appropriately AA DANGER g
34. ilure Wait approx five minutes before restarting the pump e Attention In case of supply voltage below 100V 100 120V version the lock of the cutout might be restricted and the pump might restart on its own after sufficient cooling down Take suitable precautions if an automatic restart of the pump may lead to a critical dangerous situation Maintenance and repair Wear parts have to be replaced regularly Under typi cal operating conditions the projected lifetime of the dia phragms and valves is gt 15000 operating hours Bearings have a typical durability of 40000 h Motor capacitors have a typical durability in the range of 10000 to 40000 h de pending strongly on the operating conditions like ambient temperature humidity or load A DANGER p OD O NOTICE page 14 of 68 Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally Isolate equipment from power supply before re moving the cover Before starting maintenance unplug the equipment and wait 5 seconds to allow the capacitors to discharge Attention The pump might be contaminated with nox ious or otherwise dangerous process chemicals that have been pumped during operation Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance GG Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred
35. ion bottle with cracks nor expose it to vacuum Use the system only in combination with the integrated hydrophobic filter sterilizable to protect pump and en vironment people NOTICE page 12 of 68 ss Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals Take into consideration that chemicals may be polluted Take adequate precautions to protect peo ple from the effects of dangerous substances chemi cals thermal decomposition products of fluoroelas tomers wear appropriate satety clothing and safety glasses t Use only OEM spare parts and accessories other wise safety and performance of the equipment as well as the electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment might be reduced The CE mark or the cTUVus mark see rating plate may become void if original equipment manufacturer parts are not used t n case of leaks in the manifold aspirated substances might be released into the environment Comply es pecially with notes on operation and use and mainte nance t Due to the residual leak rate of the equipment there may be an exchange of gas albeit extremely slight be tween the environment and the vacuum system Adopt Suitable measures to prevent contamination of the pumped substances or the environment Maximum liquid level in collection bottle approx 80 depending on the application When working with low boiling liquids or liquids that tend to foam the maximum liquid level might be reduced
36. ned electrician t Allow sufficient cooling of the pump before starting maintenance GG Vent the pump and isolate it from the vacuum sys tem before you start maintenance page 53 of 68 NOTICE Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians The valves and diaphragms as well as the motor capac itors are wear parts If the rated ultimate vacuum is no longer achieved or in case of increased noise level the pump interior the diaphragms and the valves must be cleaned and the diaphragms and valves must be checked for cracks or other damage All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long life lubricant Under normal operating conditions the drive system is maintenance free In demanding circumstances it may be efficient to check and clean the pump heads on a regular basis In normal use the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is more than 15 000 operating hours Prevent internal condensation transfer of liquids or dust The diaphragms and valves will be damaged if liquid is pumped in significant amount Carry out maintenance frequently if the pump is ex posed to corrosive media or in case of deposits Regular maintenance will improve the lifetime of the pump and also protect both users and the environment Set of seals BVC 1 diaphragm 2 valves diaphragm key 696879 Tools metric Diaphragm key SW 46 included in the set of seals S
37. nlet side Round orifice un der the valve tongue page 59 of 68 Put on housing cover and housing cover in sert t Move housing cover insert slightly to ensure that the head covers are correctly positioned Pay attention to washers and position screws Screw in 4 screws with washers at the hous ing cover diagonally loosely at first with a Torx driver T20 then tighten t Do not tighten until head cover is in contact with housing maximum torque 2 2 ftlb 3 Nm Position hose to elbow fitting and screw on the union nut Position BVC upright Assemble the cover so that the groove in the in the face side of the cover is at the inlet of the pump Only BVC professional G In case the cover plate is shifted ensure that the ribbon cable is not squeezed during reassembly Screw on cover paying attention to wash ers Maximum torque 2 2 ftlb 3 Nm Screw in hose nozzle or hose nozzle with coupling using an open ended wrench page 60 of 68 Position bottle in the support Depending on BVC version position tubing to hose nozzle or quick coupling Screw elbow fitting with silencer to the outlet of the pump max 5 turns Remove adhesive tape at the cover plate Checking the ultimate vacuum After any intervention at the equipment e g repair maintenance the ultimate vacuum of the pump has to be checked The pump achieves its ultim
38. of supply voltage below 100V 100 120V version the lock of the cutout might be restricted and the pump might restart on its own after sufficient cool ing down Take suitable precautions if an automatic restart of the pump may lead to a critical dangerous situation After a power failure the system will automatically start again Shutdown Short term Empty bottle Has the pump been exposed to condensate Set the VHC to continuous aspiration and the BVC to maximum underpressure and allow the pump to continue to run for a few minutes Has the pump been exposed to media which may damage the pump materials or form deposits Check and clean pump head if necessary Long term Take measures as described in short term shutdown sec tion Close inlet and outlet port e g with transport caps Store the pump in dry conditions page 31 of 68 Filter and collection bottle NOTICE The hydrophobic filter retains water and aqueous solu tions also in the form of aerosols When using solvents or due to evaporation of water formation of condensate at the outlet of the BVC is possible AWARNING Important Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of solvents t Attention Do not remove connections in case of liq uid in the tube Do not touch contaminated parts when removing the screw cap Risk of infection Wear appro priate protective clothing e g gloves Filter Change filter if necessary in ca
39. ological material e g bacteria viruses in contact with the device which have been pumped 6 Biohazard safety level of the laboratory CI none H 1 12 13 14 Genetic engineering safety level of the laboratory none H 1 12 RE 14 7 Risk level of the used biological material none LI 1 L 2 13 14 8 Radioactive contamination Ll yes LI no 9 The following parts have been decontaminated inside and outside prior to sending to the factory and the effectivity of the decontamination has been ensured tee Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent EE Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent OUD NGS EE Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent PTET o eet ege egen Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent HOSES A A EN NE MENE NM Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent Handle pO a Ll yes Ino LI not available not sent Bottle support Ll yes no LJ not available not sent Vacuum pump Comply with section 10 Ll yes no LJ not available not sent EE ege Ll yes LI no If necessary order instructions for decontamination at VACUUBRAND Health and safety clearance form BVC page 1 of 2 page 66 of 68 Description of the decontamination method HEIEREN Inside e g bottle screw cap coupling filter hoses handel 10 Risk level 2 and higher The device may only be sent for repair if it is ensured that the vacuum pump is not contaminated The vacuum pump has been checked for internal contamination and is not contaminated
40. ove deposits Do not inhale vapors Remove head cover and valves ss Check diaphragm for damage and replace if necessary t Never remove parts by using a pointed or sharp edged tool eg screw driver we recommend to use a rubber mallet or com pressed air to be blown carefully into port a the uli AAC Lift diaphragm carefully sidewise t Never use a pointed or sharp edged tool to lift the diaphragm Use the diaphragm key to grip the diaphragm support disc below the diaphragm Press down the diaphragm clamping disc to bring the diaphragm to its lowest oscillating posi tion Unscrew diaphragm support disc with diaphragm and diaphragm clamping disc page 57 of 68 re f the old diaphragm is difficult to separate from the diaphragm support disc immerse assembly in naphtha or petroleum ether Do not inhale vapors t Check for washers between the diaphragm Support disc and the connecting rod Make sure that the original number is reassembled Position new diaphragm between diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw and diaphragm support disc ts Note Position diaphragm with pale side towards diaphragm clamping disc facing pump chamber t Make sure that the square head screw of the diaphragm clamping disc is correcily seated in the guide hole of the diaphragm support disc Lift the diaphragm at the side Place the di aphragm carefully together with diaphragm clamping
41. ower can be set as underpressure relative to atmo spheric pressure linearly in a range of 150 mbar 1 LED flashes to 850 mbar 8 LEDs flash From higher software versions professional A flashing LED indicates that the actual avail able suction power differs from the preset suc E y 8 tion power ES Attention If the collection bottle is under vacu um and the vacuum demand is reduced the ex isting underpressure inside the bottle remains until the vacuum is reduced pressure rises by further aspiration with the VHCP vacuubrand page 25 of 68 NOTICE Depending on ambient atmospheric pressure depending on altitude or weather conditions and on the vapor pressure of the media inside the collection bottle the setting of a high underpressure e g 850 mbar 8 LEDs flash may lead to continuous operation of the pump In this case a reduction of the suction power is recommended Use the keys to select the bottle size 2 liter glass bottle or 4 liter polypropylene bottle and with it the activation of the 2 corresponding level sensor To operate the key 2 Glass or 41 PP touch the key gt 1 second The LED of the se lected bottle flashes blue the pump during bottle change To operate the key bottle change touch the key below the LED gt 0 5 seconds H Use the key to turn off the level sensor alarm and to start or stop gt page 26 of 68 Level sensor of BVC professional BVC
42. ponents REENEN ENNEN REN REENEN RER E NEEN 42 Klee lebt 42 Assembling a second VHC connection set 43 Assembling quick coupling bottle pump unit cee see eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 45 Assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the BVC 46 QUICK coupling setS ene 47 Accessories spare Past ccccceeceeeeceeeeeeeeneneeseecneseeneneeneneens 48 elei EH Le Le d ue WE 90 Replacing diaphragms and valves n 52 Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads e 54 Replacing the diaphragm WE 56 Assembling the pump bead ene 58 Replacing ue 61 Notes on return to the factory ee 62 Health and safety clearance form e 65 EC Declaration of Conformity of the Machinery 67 page 4 of 68 Safety information NOTICE important information GG Keep this manual complete and accessible to per sonnel at all times t Read this manual carefully before installing or op erating the equipment Observe the instructions contained in this manual GG Do not modify the equipment without authorization This manual is an integral part of the equipment de scribed therein It describes the safe and proper use of the vacuum pump Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri ate use of these pum
43. professional G The sensor foil is located on the bottle support The level sensor gives an alarm and switches off the pump to avoid an overfilling of the collection bottle if the liquid level in the collection bottle reaches the height of the level sensor approximately 80 of the maxi mum bottle capacity grey marked range with bottle symbols on the sen sor foil both for the 2l or Al bottle We recommend checking the function of the level sensor regularly de pending on operating conditions Fill bottle with liquid and confirm that the level sensor alarms The initiation time of the level sensor is up to 10 seconds NOTICE In case of false alarm empty bottle or bottle less than 80 filled it might be necessary to adjust the sensor using the individual bottle See sec tion Adjustment of the level sensor Strong electromagnetic fields may influence the alarm level of the capaci tive measurement element Level sensor range when selecting AC the Ai bottle SE Level sensor range when selecting e the 2I bottle page 27 of 68 NOTICE Use only the original VACUUBRAND BVC bottle or the original spare bot tle see Accessories Spare parts Do not fix adhesive foil or something near it at the bottle side next to the sensor foil or directly at the sensor foil page 28 of 68 During operation A DANGER Attention When removing the aspiration controller VHC liquid in the tube may leak
44. ps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual This manual is only to be used and distributed in its com plete and original form It is strictly the users responsibility to check carefully the applicability of the guidance in this manual with respect to his product Manual no 999263 09 04 2014 The following signal word panels and safety symbols are used throughout this manual This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to po tential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death page 5 of 68 Kra V lejaa gt DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING s WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to per sonal injury Caution Hot surface Disconnect equipment from AC power Formatting used in this manual Note The signal word panels in all sections of this manual always refer to all paragraphs of the same format t plain text following each signal word panel The document Safety information for vacuum equipment is part of this manual Read the Safety information for vacuum eguipment and obs
45. se of contami asare 2099 nation weak aspiration or no aspiration 90 WM Pre 9 IN amp j t Use only the original spare part see section eeneg Accessories Spare parts and sterilize and dispose of the filter according to appro priate regulations Note After disinfection with alcohol allow the filter to dry completely page 32 of 68 Emptying the collection bottle of the BVC control and BVC control G Check liquid level in the collection bottle regu larly Sch Maximally admissible liquid level in collec tion bottle approx 80 depending on the application In case of low boiling liquids or in case of suction of liquids which tend to foam the admissible liquid level might be reduced Switch of the BVC spheri Il f ie aE D Vent the collection bottle pressure _ E Remove the connecting tube at the pump inlet isolate connections in case Remove screw cap from the collection bottle af s ter venting Remove bottle from the support Sterilize and dispose of collected liquid accord ing to appropriate regulations page 33 of 68 Emptying the collection bottle of the BVC professional and BVC professional G Check liquid level in the collection bottle regu sell el larly SH Maximally admissible liquid level in collec 1 4 tion bottle approx 80 depending on the application In case of low boiling liquids or in case of suction of liquids which tend to foam
46. t JE page 11 of 68 Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan gerous toxic explosive corrosive noxious or polluting fluids vapors and gases In such cases install an ap propriate collecting and disposal system and take pro tective action for pump and environment If the equipment is used in combination with hazardous materials e g in medical microbiological laborato ries check all relevant safety and health reguirements and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use if necessary Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if necessary e g steam sterilization sterilization indica tors or germicides For notes concerning the steriliza tion of wetted parts see the Technical Data section and Cleaning and decontaminating It is the user s responsibility to ensure effective sterilization Never operate a defective or damaged device The user must take suitable precautions to prevent any formation of explosive mixtures in the expansion cham ber or in the housing In case of a diaphragm crack for example mechanically generated sparks hot surfaces or static electricity may ignite these mixtures Use inert gas for venting if necessary Potentially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump have to be drained appropriately evacuated or diluted with inert gas to non explosive mixtures Check the collection bottle regularly for cracks Do nev er use a collect
47. t tube NOTICE The VHC allows the aspiration of excess liquids See manual VacuuHandControl VHC The aspiration system doesn t feature an air admittance valve If the collection bottle is under vacuum and the vac uum demand is reduced the existing underpressure in side the bottle remains until the vacuum is reduced pres sure rises by further aspiration with the VHCP Attention Removing the connection tubing from the screw cap leads to immediate venting of the collection bottle In systems without quick couplings removal of the tubing at the pump inlet will also vent the system Filtration Connect the suction flask to the connection of the VHC at the bottle head or via additional hose nozzle cat no 638509 section Acces sories see section Assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the BVC page 30 of 68 NOTICE The pump achieves its pumping speed ultimate vacu NOTICE um and vapor pumping rate only at operating temperature after approx 15 minutes Prevent internal condensation transfer of liquids or dust The diaphragm and valves will be damaged if liquids are transferred through the pump in significant amounts In case of excess temperature the motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding Manual reset is necessary Switch off or unplug the pump Identify cause of failure and eliminate Wait approx five minutes before restarting the pump Attention In case
48. tamination Remove connecting tube from the filter Re move the filter from the piece of tube at the hose nozzle Attach new filter Observe flow direction Position filter with the printed side IN towards the bottle Attach the connecting tube page 43 of 68 Assembling a second VHC connection set with without coupling or conversion to quick coupling VHC bottle Empty bottle Decontaminate equipment if necessary Remove filter with connection tubing from bottle head Remove screw cap from the collection bottle Unscrew closing screw Only BVC with polypropylene bottle Remove counter nut inside the screw cap BVC with glass bottle screw hose connection 1a with seal ring 2 or coupling 1b with seal ring 2 into the screw Cap Assemble hose 3 under the screw cap to the lead through page 44 of 68 BVC with polypropylene bottle Insert hose connection 1a with seal ring 2 or coupling 1b with seal ring 2 in the screw cap secure lead through with counter nut 3 As semble hose 4 under the screw cap to the lead through Assemble filter Assemble VHC P page 45 of 68 Assembling quick coupling bottle pump unit extension set Attention The extension set Quick coupling bottle pump unit is designated for two different extension versions Therefore the set consists of parts which may not be necessary in the individual case Redundant
49. tion bottle dur ing suction is preferred to chlorine bleach Comply with use and safety instructions of the manufacturer t Even if using disinfecting solutions after termination of the suction it is absolutely necessary to assure the compatibility of disinfectant and the parts to be disinfected t For information about the compatibility with the materials of the pump ing unit ask the manufacturer of the disinfectant GG The wetted materials of the system are listed in the section Technical data page 38 of 68 Adjustment of the BVC level sensor to work properly with a new bottle or to correct false alarms Pertains only to the BVC professional BVC professional G NOTICE At the factory the level sensor is adjusted either to the 4l polypropylene bottle or to the coated 2l glass bottle G version at standard conditions It may be necessary to adjust the sensor to compensate for changes in bottle material bottle size or changed ambient conditions NOTICE We also recommend emptying the bottle and adjusting the BVC profes sional if there is a false alarm indicating liquid level even though the bottle is less than 3 4 full f there is a false alarm in spite of an adjustment repeat the adjust ment f there is a false alarm in spite of repeated adjustment please call 49 9342 808 5500 after sales service or your local VACUBRAND sales office NOTICE Use only the original VACUUBRAND
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