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2. RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps Section Title 74 2 Inlet dust filter 7 4 3 Inlet desiccant trap 7 4 4 Inlet chemical trap 7 4 5 Solenoid operated gas ballast valve 7 4 6 Foreline trap 7 4 7 Solenoid operated pipeline valve 7 4 8 Outlet mist filter 7 4 9 Gas ballast adaptor 7 4 10 Gravity oil drain kit 7 4 11 Vibration isolators 7 4 12 Oil drain extension 7 4 13 Exhaust nozzle kit 8 ROTARY VACUUM PUMP PREPARED FOR USES WITH PFPE OILS 8 1 Summary 8 2 Installation 8 3 Maintenance 8 4 System Safety 9 BARE SHAFT PUMPS 9 1 Description 9 2 Fit the new motor to the pump Illustrations Figure Title 1 The RV pump single phase pump shown 2 Performance characteristics in High Vacuum mode pumping speed against inlet pressure 3 Dimensions mm 4 Motor voltage configuration single phase pumps 5 Three phase electrical connections 200 230 V 6 Three phase electrical connections 380 460 V 7 Inlet filter assembly 8 Gas ballast control assembly 9 Sight glass assembly 10 Accessories 11 Fit the new motor to the pump RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps Page 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 Page 10 13 17 20 20 32 33 34 41 49 iii Tables Table Title Page 1 Technical data High Vacuum mode 7 2 Technical data High Throughput mode 8 3 Performance characteristics 9 4 Electrical data single phase pumps with Item Numbers 903 or 906 12 5 Electrical dat
3. User s Manual General Purpose Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Models 1467700 1472100 7739400 7739401 7739402 7739403 load d pown ed A eil On deat IK Tecum products 505 872 0037 PLEASE NOTE We do sell the related products within this literature but we are not connected in any way with the manufacture of your product We provide this literature for the products we sell and service They are intended to provide users with the manufactures instructions to operate the equipment in a safe manner www idealvac com Protecting your OW laboratory environment laboratory environment S7 LABCONCO A652 01 880 Issue N Instruction Manual RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps A 65X YY ZZZ Variant Motor Description YY ZZZ 903 220 240V 50 60Hz Single phase 904 100 200V 50 60Hz Single phase 905 200 230 380 460V 50 60Hz Three phase 906 110 115 120V 50 60Hz Single phase 965 NEMA Bareshaft 970 ISO Bareshaft ZS BOC EDWARDS Manor Royal Crawley West Sussex RH10 2LW UK Telephone 44 0 1293 528844 Fax 44 0 1293 533453 http www bocedwards com Declaration of Conformit BOC Edwards Manor Royal Crawley West Sussex RH10 9LW UK declare under our sole responsibility that the product s A GOXY LAL e Y Pump Variant Motor Description Type X YY ZZZ 2 RV3 01 to 99 903 220 240V 50 60Hz Single pha
4. Health and Safety Data sheets for fluorinated materials used in the pump are available on request contact your supplier or Edwards e f neccessary maintain the motor as specified in the manufacturers information supplied with the motor Bayonet lugs Compression spring 1 Gas ballast control 2 O ring e 3 Air hole 4 O ring 8 5 i 6 7 Filter element Figure 8 Gas ballast control assembly RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 33 5 2 Maintenance plan The plan shown in Table 7 details the routine maintenance operations necessary to maintain RV pumps in normal use Instructions for each operation are given in the section shown Operation Frequency Refer to Section Check the oil level Monthly 5 3 Replace the oil Every 3000 hours 5 4 Inspect and clean the inlet filter Yearly 5 5 Inspect and clean the gas ballast control Yearly 5 6 Clean the oil level sight glass Yearly 5 7 Clean the motor fan cover and enclosure Yearly 5 8 Clean and overhaul the pump Every 15000 hours 5 9 Fit new blades Every 30000 hours 5 10 Test the motor condition Every 15000 hours 5 11 Table 7 Maintenance plan AG 0161 B8 g t e nb i Au A d 7 D Screws 2 off M6 x 20 Bezel y HI Sight glass O ring Oil box Ei e 4 c Figure 9 Sight glass assembly 34 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 5 3 5 4 More frequent maintenance may be required if the pump is use
5. e lsolate the pump from the electrical supply 22 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps e Remove the terminal box cover and swap wires L1 and L3 see Figures 5 and 6 e Refit the cover to the terminal box 3 8 Inlet and outlet connections WARNING Connect the exhaust to a suitable treatment plant to prevent the discharge of dangerous gases and vapours to the surrounding atmosphere Use a catchpot to prevent the drainage of contaminated condensate back into the pump Before you connect the pump to your vacuum system fit the centring ring and inlet filter supplied with the pump to the pump inlet port see Figure 5 Take note of the following information when you connect the pump to your vacuum system Refer to Section 7 for details of the accessories mentioned below Use standard NW25 fittings not supplied when you connect the pump For optimum pumping speeds ensure that the pipeline connected to the pump inlet is as short as possible and has an internal diameter of 25 mm or larger Support the vacuum pipelines to prevent loading of the coupling joints If necessary incorporate flexible bellows in your system pipelines to reduce the transmission of vibration and to prevent loading of coupling joints If you use flexible bellows you must ensure that you use bellows which have a maximum pressure rating which is greater than the highest pressure that can be generated in your system We recommend that you use Edwards flex
6. 2 ATEX directive implications x IL 3 GD T4 X INTERNAL ATMOSPHERES ONLY Tech File Ref MPTRO271 This equipment is designed to meet the requirements of Group ll Category 3 equipment in accordance with Directive 94 9 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23rd March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The ATEX Directive The ATEX Category 3 applies in respect of potential ignition sources internal to the equipment An ATEX Category has not been assigned in respect of potential ignition sources on the outside of the equipment as the equipment has not been designed for use where there is an external potentially explosive atmosphere There is no potential source of ignition within the pump during normal operation but there may be potential sources of ignition under conditions of predicted and rare malfunction as defined in the Directive Accordingly although the pump is designed to pump flammable materials and mixtures operating procedures should ensure that under all normal and reasonably predicted conditions these materials and mixtures are not within explosive limits Category 3 is considered appropriate for the avoidance of ignition in the case of a rare malfunction which allows flammable materials or mixtures to pass through the pump while within their explosive limits When flammable or pyrophoric m
7. 8 5 12 0 60 Hz electrical supply 3 9 6 2 10 0 14 2 Maximum permitted inlet pressure and gas ballast inlet pressure bar gauge 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 Pa 15x10 15x10 15x10 15x 10 Maximum permitted outlet pressure bar gauge 1 1 1 1 Pa 2x10 2x10 2x10 2x10 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps pow uinn2eA ugip exep e21uu29 e qe OLX BT OLXCE OLXHE OLX amp OLXCE OLXOS OLX ES OLX8B ed ec TE FE gE TE 0S rS 08 Jequu eJnsseJd ju node Je3e uunuurxe 4 SCO 6C0 oto C70 CEO TTo Tho CTO 43 ares Suiduund 4nodeA Jayem Uunuurxep ab ab v v HD L MOJ 3Se Eeq sec 9 9 jOL Xb iQ X TL ed DEI c0 X9 c 0x9 LS LO FX TL sequi ensseJd e303 IPUNIN ill uonisod Moy utu jo nuo asej eq secy zOLXS 2OLXZ z0LXZ gOLXI OLXLL qOLX9 COLX8 I cO L X Z C ed G L L OL LL 9 8L A JequJ eJnsseJd jU node Japan uunuurxe 4 400 90 0 400 90 0 FO0O 90 0 FO0O 90 0 43 gt ayes Suiduund 4nodeA sazem LUDUUDEL S S S S UL MO 3Se eq sec t t t ed zOlX z Ol X zOl X z Ol X Jequu eJnsseJd jezo IPUNIN LL uonisod MOY MO o nuoo ase eq sec LSG LSG DL XC DL XC ed c OL XT c OLX c OL XC c OL XT Aequi eJnsseJd jezo eyeuin y LO uonisod peso o nuoo ase eq sec seyd eseud aseyd eseud aseyd eseud aseyd eseud sym J939uueJed CV AH HAN SAU KAN IAOW MOTA H9IH RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps apow anduSnoau
8. Low flow position TI e High flow position Il 1 5 Construction The pump shafts and rotors are made of high grade cast iron The pump body and oil box are made from cast aluminium All surfaces of the pump which are exposed to the pumped gases are free from copper zinc and cadmium Other materials of construction include fluorocarbon elastomer nitrile silicon chemically resistant polymers nickel and stainless steel RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 5 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 TECHNICAL DATA Operating and storage conditions Ambient temperature range operation 12 to 40 C Normal surface temperature of the pump body at ultimate vacuum operation ambient temperature of 20 C 50 to 70 C Maximum humidity operation 90 RH Ambient temperature range storage 30 to 70 C Performance General Note In Tables 1 and 2 total pressures have been measured by a capacitance diaphragm gauge on a vacuum chamber without a cold trap as specified by Pneurop Standard 6602 1979 High Vacuum mode 6 performance See Table 1 High Throughput mode performance See Table 2 Suckback protection 1 x 10 mbar Is 1 x 10 Pas Maximum initial pressure rise with no gas ballast flow 1 x 107 mbar l 1 x 10 Pal RV3 RV5 RV8 RV12 Maximum displacement m h 50 Hz electrical supply 3 7 5 8 9 7 14 2 60 Hz electrical supply 4 5 7 0 11 7 17 0 Maximum pumping speed m h Pneurop 6602 1979 50 Hz electrical supply 3 3 5 1
9. The overload device resets automatically when the motor has cooled When you check the pump make sure that the pump is not going through a repetitive cycle of thermal overload failures and automatic resets If necessary change the mode selector to High Throughput mode and reduce the thermal load from the pumped gases to prevent overheating of the pump 4 8 Shut down We recommend as described in the procedure below that you decontaminate the oil before you shut down the pump this will prevent damage to the pump by the contaminates in the oil 1 Refer to Section 4 6 and decontaminate the oil as required 2 Close the vacuum system isolation valve if not already closed 3 Close gas ballast that is set the gas ballast control to position 0 4 On single phase pumps use the on off switch to switch off the pump 5 Switch off the electrical supply to the pump RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 31 MAINTENANCE Safety information WARNING Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions If you do not you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment e If your pump is PFPE prepared refer to Section 8 e Ensure that maintenance is done by a suitably trained and supervised technician Obey your local and national safety requirements e Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump oil and the products processed by t
10. Vane Pumps 19 des 0006 01 A Starter contactor 1 Links B Motor terminal box Figure 5 Three phase electrical connections 200 230 V AG 2607 B A Starter contactor 1 Links B Motor terminal box Figure 6 Three phase electrical connections 380 460 V 20 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 3 6 3 Check the direction of rotation CAUTION Ensure that the pump motor rotates in the correct direction If it does not the pump and your vacuum system can become pressurised Refer to Figure 1 for the item numbers in brackets 1 Watch the motor cooling fan through the motor fan cover 13 2 Use the on off switch 12 to switch on the electrical supply to the motor for a few seconds 3 Check that the motor cooling fan rotates in the correct direction 14 shown by the arrow on the motor fan cover If the direction of rotation is incorrect switch off the electrical supply immediately and contact your supplier or Edwards for advice 3 7 Electrical installation three phase pumps 3 7 1 Check and configure the motor CAUTION Ensure that the motor is correctly configured for your electrical supply If you operate the pump when the motor is not correctly configured for the electrical supply you will damage the motor 1 Remove the screws which secure the cover of the motor terminal box Remove the cover 2 Remove the cable gland from the inside of the terminal b
11. Your vacuum fittings are dirty or damaged e The inlet filter is blocked e The pump has not warmed up The pump is noisy e The motor fan cover is damaged e The motor bearings are worn e The oil is contaminated with solid particles The pump surface temperature is above 100 C Note If the inlet pressure is continuously higher than 100 mbar 1 x 10 Pa the surface temperature of the RV12 pump can reach 115 C when the ambient temperature is 40 C e The ambient temperature is too high RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 5 12 5 5 12 6 5 12 7 e The cooling air supply is insufficient or is too hot e The electrical supply voltage is too high e The outlet filter or the outlet pipeline is blocked e The oil level is below minimum level e You have filled the pump with the wrong type of oil e The oil is contaminated e The process gas is too hot or the throughput is too high The vacuum is not fully maintained after the pump is switched off e The gas ballast control is open that is in position l or Il e Theinlet valve pad is damaged e Theinlet valve has not closed The pumping speed is poor e The connecting pipelines are too small in diameter e The connecting pipelines are too long e Theinlet filter is blocked There is an external oil leak e The outer shaft seal is worn or damaged e Theoil box gaskets have deteriorated e Thereis an oil leak from the gas ballast control e Thereis an oil leak from t
12. ballast control 5 and a mode selector 11 When the pump is switched off an inlet valve seals the inlet and prevents the suck back of air and oil into the vacuum system The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a retractable lifting handle 3 The RV8 and the RV12 pumps are fitted with a lifting bracket for use with suitable lifting equipment An oil pump delivers pressurised oil to the vacuum pumping mechanism in the RV pump You can inspect the level and condition of the oil in the oil box through a sight glass 8 Two oil filler plugs 6 and an oil drain plug 9 are provided on the oil box The pump mechanism is driven directly by a single phase or three phase electric motor through a flexible motor coupling The motor is totally enclosed and is cooled by the motor cooling fan which directs air along the motor fins The pumps are cooled by an additional fan attached to the motor coupling Single phase motors are fitted with an on off switch 12 and a thermal overload device When the motor is too hot the thermal overload device switches off the pump The thermal overload device has an automatic reset when the motor cools down the device resets and unless you have incorporated suitable control equipment which must be manually reset see Section 3 6 2 the motor will restart The pump is mounted on a base plate on rubber feet 10 Details of suitable vibration isolators and other accessories are provided in Section 7 If the pump is prepared
13. concentrates of oxygen CAUTION Never use hydrocarbon lubricants in a PFPE prepared pump Installation When you fill the pump with oil use a suitable BOC Edwards PFPE oil Ignore any further mention of BOC Edwards Oils stated in this manual Maintenance WARNING Do not touch the thermal breakdown products of fluorinated materials which may PFPE present if the pump has been heated to 260 C and above These breakdown products are very dangerous Fluorinated materials in the pump include the seals the RT15 grease and your oil CAUTION Care must be taken after a pump malfunction in case the oil has been overheated Note Fomblin oil is difficult to seal and it is advised that a regular check must be performed for oil leaks especially round shaft seals System Safety Refer to EHVI Publication No P300 20 0000 Vacuum Pump amp Vacuum System Safety RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 47 9 1 9 2 48 BARE SHAFT PUMPS Description Two types of bare shaft pump are available e To suit an IEC72 1 motor with an IMB14 FT85 face mounting and 14 mm diameter shaft e To suit a NEMA 56C motor with a 5 8 diameter shaft The new motor must have an adequate power rating for use with the RV pump refer to the pump electrical data section in the manual Note Some of the standard performance specifications may vary depending on the type of motor fitted Fit the new motor to t
14. continuing Some parts of Section 3 6 will not be applicable depending on the type of motor fitted Check and configure the motor CAUTION Ensure that the motor is correctly configured for your electrical supply If you operate the pump when the motor is not correctly configured for the electrical supply you will damage the motor Refer to Figure 4 for the item numbers in brackets Ensure that the voltage shown on the voltage indicator 4 in the motor cover corresponds with your electrical supply voltage If it does not you must change the configuration of the pump motor to match your electrical supply voltage use the procedure below 1 Undo the four screws remove the cover plate 1 and lift out the voltage indicator moulding 4 2 Press the voltage selector switch 3 to select the alternative position 3 Turn the voltage indicator moulding over so that the outer panel shows the required voltage Refit the moulding RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 4 Refit the cover plate and secure it with the four screws 3 6 2 Connect the pump to your electrical supply WARNING Ensure that the electrical installation of the RV pump conforms with your local and national safety requirements It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply and a suitable earth point Notes In the UK if you use a 13 A plug it must comply with BS1363A and be fitted with a 13 A fuse which complies w
15. in the equipment before you complete this Declaration Read the Return of BOC Edwards Equipment Procedure HS1 before you complete this Declaration Contact BOC Edwards to obtain a Return Authorisation Number and to obtain advice if you have any questions Send this form to BOC Edwards before you return your equipment SECTION 1 EQUIPMENT Equipment System Name IF APPLICABLE Part Number Tool Reference Number Serial Number Process Has the equipment been used tested or operated Failure Date Serial Number of YES L Go to Section 2 NO Go to Section 4 Replacement Equipment SECTION 2 SUBSTANCES IN CONTACT WITH THE EQUIPMENT Are any substances used or produced in the equipment Note 1 BOC Edwards will not accept delivery of any equipment that is contaminated with radioactive substances biological infectious agents mercury PCB s dioxins or Radioactive biological or infectious agents mercury sodium azide unless you poly chlorinated biphenyls PCBs dioxins or sodium azide if YES see Note 1 YES J NO e Decontaminate the equipment Hazardous to human Provide proof of decontamination health and safety YES LJ NO YOU MUST CONTACT BOC EDWARDS FOR ADVICE BEFORE YOU RETURN SUCH EQUIPMENT SECTION 3 LIST OF SUBSTANCES IN CONTACT WITH THE EQUIPMENT Chemical Precautions required for example Action required after a spill Substance name Symbol use protective gloves et
16. position Il and operate the pump for 30 minutes to warm the oil this will help to prevent vapour condensation in the pump Set the gas ballast control to the position required for your application refer to Section 4 2 2 and the data in Tables 1 and 2 Open the vacuum system isolation valve After you have pumped condensable vapours you can if necessary decontaminate the oil use the procedure in Section 4 6 To decontaminate the oil The oil in the pump should be clear if the oil is cloudy or discoloured it is contaminated with process vapours 1 Look at the condition of the oil in the oil level sight glass Figure 1 item 8 If the oil is cloudy or discoloured continue with the procedure at Step 2 below Close the vacuum system isolation valve Turn the mode selector fully anticlockwise to select High Throughput mode 6 Set the gas ballast control to low flow position TL Operate the pump until the oil is clear RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 4 7 Unattended operation The RV pump is designed for unattended operation under the normal operating conditions specified in Section 2 However we recommend that you check the pump at regular intervals of not more than 14 days or more frequently if you pump high volumes of gas or vapour On single phase pumps the motor is protected by an overload device which isolates the pump from the electrical supply when critical temperature or current levels are exceeded
17. semiconductor by products may not be suitable for airfreight contact your transporter for advice Remove all traces of hazardous gases pass an inert gas through the equipment and any accessories that will be returned to BOC Edwards Where possible drain all fluids and lubricants from the equipment and its accessories Seal up all of the equipment s inlets and outlets including those where accessories were attached with blanking flanges or for uncontaminated product with heavy gauge tape Seal equipment in a thick polythene polyethylene bag or sheet If the equipment is large strap the equipment and its accessories to a wooden pallet If the equipment is too small to be strapped to a pallet pack it in a suitable strong box Fax or post a copy of the Declaration HS2 to BOC Edwards The Declaration must arrive before the equipment Give a copy of the Declaration HS2 to the transporter You must tell your transporter if the equipment is contaminated 10 Seal the original Declaration in a suitable envelope attach the envelope securely to the outside of the equipment package in a clear weatherproof bag WRITE YOUR RETURN AUTHORISATION NUMBER CLEARLY ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE OR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 277 BOC EDWARDS Form HS2 Return Authorisation Number Return of BOC Edwards Equipment Declaration You must Know about all of the substances which have been used and produced
18. sight glass 3 and the O ring 4 from the oil box 5 Clean the screws bezel and sight glass with a suitable cleaning solution Wipe the O ring with a clean dry lint free cloth Wipe the sight glass recess in the oil box with the cloth RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 11 5 12 5 12 1 6 Refit the O ring sight glass and bezel and secure with the two screws 7 Refill the pump with oil as described in Section 5 4 8 Check that the sight glass does not leak Clean the motor fan cover and enclosure If the motor fan cover and enclosure are not kept clean the air flow over the motor can be restricted and the pump may overheat 1 Switch off the pump and disconnect it from the electrical supply 2 Use a dry cloth and a soft brush to remove dirt and deposits from the fan cover and enclosure Clean and overhaul the pump Clean and overhaul the pump as described in the instructions supplied with the clean and overhaul kit see Section 7 Fit new blades Fit new blades to the pump as described in the instructions supplied with the blade kit see Section 7 Test the motor condition Test the earth continuity and the insulation resistance of the pump motor in accordance with local regulations for periodic testing of electrical equipment The motor of single phase RV pumps complies with IEC 1010 1 We recommend that to maintain compliance with IEC 1010 1 the earth continuity i
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20. 2 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 11 5 12 5 12 1 5 12 2 5 12 3 5 12 4 5 12 5 5 12 6 5 12 7 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 4 1 Title OPERATION ATEX directive implications Introduction Flammable pyrophoric materials Gas purges How to use the pump controls Mode selector Gas ballast control Start up procedure To achieve ultimate vacuum To pump condensable vapours To decontaminate the oil Unattended operation Shut down MAINTENANCE Safety information Maintenance plan Check the oil level Replace the oil Inspect and clean the inlet filter Inspect and clean the gas ballast control Clean the oil level sight glass Clean the motor fan cover and enclosure Clean and overhaul the pump Fit new blades Test the motor condition Fault finding The pump has failed to start The pump has failed to achieve the specified performance has failed to reach ultimate vacuum The pump is noisy The pump surface temperature is above 100 C The vacuum is not fully maintained after the pump is switched off The pumping speed is poor There is an external oil leak STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Storage Disposal SERVICE SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Introduction Service Spares Accessories Inlet catchpot Page 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 34 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 42 42 42 43 44 44
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22. 54 98 000 50 60 Hz 450 550 W 1 phase 100 200 V RV3 RV5 Motor Kit Europe USA Japan A652 97 000 A652 97 000 50 60 Hz 250 300 W 3 phase 200 230 380 460 V RV8 RV12 Motor Kit Europe USA Japan A654 97 000 A654 97 000 50 60 Hz 450 550 W 3 phase 200 230 380 460 V Clean and Overhaul Kit Nitrile A652 01 137 Table 8 Spares and Accessories RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 7 4 7 4 1 7 4 2 7 4 3 7 4 4 7 4 5 44 Accessories Figure 11 shows the accessories which can be fitted to an RV pump Inlet catchpot The inlet catchpot traps any liquid droplets and prevents their entry into the pump Product Item Number ITO20K Inlet catchpot A441 10 000 Inlet dust filter The inlet dust filter protects the pump against abrasive dust Product Item Number ITF20K Inlet dust filter A442 15 000 Inlet desiccant trap Use a desiccant trap when you pump limited quantities of water vapour at high pumping speeds to a low vapour pressure Product Item Number ITD20K Inlet desiccant trap A445 10 000 Inlet chemical trap The inlet chemical trap protects the pump against chemically active gases Product Item Number ITC20K Inlet chemical trap A444 10 000 Solenoid operated gas ballast valve Fit the gas ballast valve in place of the built in gas ballast control on the pump you must fit the gas ballast adaptor see Section 7 4 9 with the solenoid operated gas ballast valve The valve provides automatic on off co
23. a single phase pumps with Item Numbers 904 12 6 Electrical data three phase pumps with Item Numbers 905 14 7 Maintenance plan 34 8 Spares and Accessories 43 Associated publications Publication title Publication Number Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety P300 20 000 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Scope and definitions This manual provides installation operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps You must use your pump as specified in this manual Read this manual before you install and operate your pump Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions you must obey these instructions The use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined below WARNING Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to people CAUTION Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment associated equipment and process The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement In accordance with the recommendations of IEC1010 the following warning symbols are on the pump Warning refer to accompanying documents Warning risk of electric shock Warning hot surface gt b ep Warning risk of catastrophic failure RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 1 1
24. aired or rebuilt is returned with a full warranty Your local Service Centre can also provide Edwards engineers to support on site maintenance service or repair of your equipment For more information about service options contact your nearest Service Centre or other Edwards company RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 7 3 Spares Hydrocarbon PFPE Variants Variants Product Part Number Part Number Edwards oil 1L Ultragrade 19 1kg Fomblin 06 6 H110 25 015 H113 06 019 Edwards oil 4L Ultragrade 19 5kg Fomblin 06 6 H110 25 013 H113 06 020 Clean and overhaul kit Standard A652 01 131 A652 01 131 RV3 Blade kit A652 01 130 A652 01 130 RV5 Blade kit A653 01 130 A653 01 130 RV8 Blade kit A654 01 130 A654 01 130 RV12 Blade kit A655 01 130 A655 01 130 RV3 Cartridge Kit A652 01 032 A652 09 032 RV5 Cartridge Kit A653 01 032 A653 09 032 RV8 Cartridge Kit A654 01 032 A654 09 032 RV12 Cartridge Kit A655 01 032 A655 09 032 Inlet valve kit A652 01 036 A652 01 036 Motor Starting Relay Kit A505 74 000 A505 74 000 Outer Shaft Seal Kit A652 01 134 A652 01 134 Rotor Sleeve Kit A652 01 136 A652 09 136 RV3 RV5 Motor Kit Europe USA A652 99 000 A652 99 000 50 60 Hz 250 300 W 1 phase 110 120 220 240 V RV8 RV12Motor Kit Europe USA A654 99 000 A654 99 000 50 60 Hz 450 550 W 1 phase 110 120 220 240 V RV3 RV5 Motor Kit Japan A652 98 000 A652 98 000 50 60 Hz 250 300 W 1 phase 100 200 V RV8 RV12 Motor Kit Japan A654 98 000 A6
25. and take note of the precautions given below to ensure that pumped gases do not enter their flammable ranges Switch on the inert gas purge to remove air from the pump and the exhaust pipeline before the process starts Switch off the purge flow at the end of the process only after any remaining flammable gases or vapours have been purged from the pump and exhaust pipeline If liquids that produce flammable vapours could be present in the pump foreline then the inert gas purge to the RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 rotary vane pump should be left on all the time this liquid is present Flammable liquids could be present in the foreline as a result of condensation or may be carried over from the process When you calculate the flow rate of inert gas required for dilution consider the maximum flow rate for the flammable gases vapours that could occur For example if a mass flow controller is used to supply flammable gases to the process you should assume a flow rate for flammable gases that could arise if the mass flow controller is fully open Continually measure the inert gas purge flow rate if the flow rate falls below that required you must stop the flow of flammable gases or vapours into the pump Note We recommend that you obtain and read the Vacuum Pump and Vacuum System Safety manual publication number P300 20 000 available from BOC Edwards or your supplier How to use the pump controls You can use the mode selector Figure 1 it
26. aterials are present within the equipment you must e Not allow air to enter the equipment e Ensure that the system is leak tight e Use an inert gas purge for example a nitrogen purge to dilute any flammable gases or vapours entering the pump inlet and or use an inert gas purge to reduce the concentration of flammable gases or vapours in the pump and in the exhaust pipeline to less than one quarter of the gases published lower explosive limits LEL For further information please contact BOC Edwards refer to the Addresses page at the end of this manual for details of your nearest BOC Edwards company RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps R AG 0153 B NW25 inlet port Gas ballast control 1 Electrical inlet connector Voltage indicator 3 Lifting handle lifting bracket on RV8 and RV12 pumps and Bareshaft Oil filler plug NW25 outlet port Oil level sight glass OND A Oil drain plug Figure 1 The RV pump single phase pump shown RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps Rubber feet 4 off Mode selector On off switch single phase pumps only Motor fan cover Correct direction of rotation 1 3 1 4 Description The Edwards RV rotary vane pump is shown in Figure 1 Refer to Figure 1 for item numbers in brackets in the following descriptions The RV pumps are two stage oil sealed sliding vane vacuum pumps The pump has NW25 inlet 4 and outlet 7 ports a gas
27. c leak or exposure SECTION 4 RETURN INFORMATION Reason for return and symptoms of malfunction If you have a warranty claim who did you buy the equipment from give the supplier s invoice number SECTION 5 DECLARATION Print your name Print your job title Print your organisation Print your address Telephone number Date of equipment delivery have made reasonable enquiry and have supplied accurate information in this Declaration have not withheld any information and have followed the Return of BOC Edwards Equipment Procedure HS1 Note Please print out this form sign it and return the signed form as hard copy P900 7 1 000 Issue K Signed This page intentionally blank P800 80 000 Issue J 01A09 010 UNITED KINGDOM CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS BOC EDWARDS Manor Royal Crawley West Sussex RH10 9LW Tel 44 1293 528844 Fax 44 1293 533453 BOC EDWARDS Wingates Industrial Estate Great Bank Road Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire BL5 3SL Tel 44 1942 652652 Fax 44 1942 652651 AMERICA USA USA HEADQUARTERS BOC EDWARDS One Edwards Park 301 Ballardvale Street Wilmington MA 01887 Tel 1 978 658 5410 Toll free USA only 1 800 848 9800 Fax 1 978 658 7969 3901 Burton Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 Tel 1 408 496 1177 Fax 1 408 496 1188 1810 West Drake Drive Suite 101 Tempe AZ 85283 Tel 1 48
28. d filter assembly 1 Do not allow the O ring to come into contact with the cleaning solution Wash the centring ring and filter assembly in a suitable cleaning solution and allow it to dry If necessary wipe the O ring with a clean dry lint free cloth Refit the centring ring and filter assembly and the O ring to the inlet port Refit your vacuum system to the pump inlet port Inspect and clean the gas ballast control Note The gas ballast filter element Figure 8 item 7 is retained in its seating with adhesive do not try to remove it Refer to Figure 8 Turn the gas ballast control 1 to the high flow position position II Push the control down against the compression spring 6 as far as it will go then turn the control anticlockwise slightly to release the bayonet lugs 5 and remove the control If necessary wipe the control with a clean dry lint free cloth and check that the air hole 3 is not blocked Refit the control into the gas ballast inlet and ensure that the compression spring locates correctly between the bayonet lugs Push the control down as far as it will go and then turn the control clockwise slightly until the bayonet lugs engage correctly Reset the gas ballast control to the required position Clean the oil level sight glass Refer to Figure 9 for the item numbers in brackets 1 2 Drain the oil as described in Section 5 4 Undo the two screws 1 and remove the bezel 2 the
29. d to pump corrosive or abrasive gases and vapours such as solvents organic substances and acids in these circumstances we recommend that you replace the pump seals every year refer to Section 7 for details of available spares If necessary adjust the maintenance plan according to your experience When you maintain the RV pump use Edwards spares and maintenance kits these contain all of the components necessary to complete maintenance operations successfully The ltem Numbers of the spares and kits are given in Section 7 Check the oil level Note If required you can check the oil level while the pump is operating however you must switch off the pump and isolate the pump and other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply before you pour oil into the pump Refer to Figure 1 for the items in brackets 1 Check that the oil level in the sight glass 8 is between the MAX and MIN level marks on the bezel of the sight glass 2 If the oil level is near to or below the MIN level mark remove one of the filler plugs 6 and pour more oil into the reservoir until the oil reaches the MAX level mark If the oil level goes above the MAX mark remove the drain plug 9 and drain the excess oil from the pump Refit the filler plug 3 Ifthe oil is contaminated drain and refill the pump with clean oil as described in Section 5 4 Replace the oil 1 Refer to Figure 1 Operate the pump for approximately ten minutes to warm th
30. e 67 548 EEC as amended or OSHA Occupational Safety 29 CFR 1910 If your equipment has been used with radioactive substances biological or infectious agents mercury polychlorinated biphenyls PCB s dioxins or sodium azide you must decontaminate it before you return it to BOC Edwards You must send independent proof of decontamination for example a certificate of analysis to BOC Edwards with the Declaration HS2 Phone BOC Edwards for advice If your equipment is contaminated you must either Remove all traces of contamination to the satisfaction of laws governing the transportation of dangerous hazardous substances e Or properly classify the hazard mark manifest and ship the equipment in accordance with applicable laws governing the shipment of hazardous materials Note Some contaminated equipment may not be suitable for airfreight PROCEDURE Contact BOC Edwards and obtain a Return Authorisation Number for your equipment Complete the Return of BOC Edwards Equipment Declaration HS2 If the equipment is contaminated you must contact your transporter to ensure that you properly classify the hazard mark manifest and ship the equipment in accordance with applicable laws governing the shipment of contaminated hazardous materials As the person offering the equipment for shipment it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable law Note Equipment contaminated with some hazardous materials such as
31. e oil then switch off the pump this lowers the viscosity of the oil and enables it to be drained from the pump more easily 2 Isolate the pump from your electrical supply and disconnect it from your vacuum system 3 Remove one of the oil filler plugs 6 4 Placea suitable block under the pump motor to tilt the pump and place a suitable container under the drain plug 9 Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain into the container 5 If the oil drained from the pump is contaminated pour clean oil into the filler hole and allow it to drain out of the pump Repeat this step until the oil reservoir in the pump has been thoroughly cleaned 6 Refit the drain plug remove the block and reconnect the pump to your vacuum system 7 Filla suitable container with clean oil and pour the oil into the filler hole until the oil level reaches the MAX level mark on the bezel of the sight glass 8 8 Allow a few minutes for the oil to drain into the pump If necessary add more oil Refit the filler plug RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 35 5 5 5 6 5 7 36 Inspect and clean the inlet filter Refer to Figure 8 Disconnect your vacuum system from the pump inlet port 3 and remove the centring ring and filter assembly 1 and the O ring 2 Inspect the centring ring and the O ring If they are clean continue at Step 5 If they are not clean continue at Step 2 Remove the O ring 2 from the centring ring an
32. e supply to the motor for a few seconds then switch off 3 If the direction of rotation is incorrect isolate the motor from the supply and reconfigure the electrical connections to the motor refer to the manufacturuers information supplied with the motor 4 Repeat the above check to ensure the direction of rotation is correct RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 25 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 26 OPERATION ATEX directive implications Introduction This equipment is designed to meet the requirements of Group ll Category 3 equipment in accordance with Directive 94 9 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23rd March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The ATEX Directive The ATEX Category 3 applies in respect of potential ignition sources internal to the equipment An ATEX Category has not been assigned in respect of potential ignition sources on the outside of the equipment as the equipment has not been designed for use where there is an external potentially explosive atmosphere There is no potential source of ignition within the pump during normal operation but there may be potential sources of ignition under conditions of predicted and rare malfunction as defined in the Directive Accordingly although the pump is designed to pump flammable materials and mixtures operating procedures should ensure t
33. ed in Section 2 1 or to optimise the pump performance when you pump condensible vapours you may need to use a different oil RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Safety WARNING The hydrocarbon prepared RV pump is not recommended for pumping hazardous substances PFPE prepared pumps are suitable for oxygen applications Refer to Section 8 You must ensure that the RV pump is suitable for your application If you have any doubt as to the suitability of the RV pump for your application refer to the Edwards guidelines on vacuum pump and vacuum system safety see the Associated publications at the end of the Contents list at the front of this manual The installation of your RV pump must be performed by a suitably trained and supervised technician Obey the safety instructions listed below when you install the pump especially when you connect the pump into an existing system Details of specific safety precautions are given at the appropriate point in the instructions e Wear the appropriate safety clothing when you come into contact with contaminated components e Vent and purge your vacuum system before you start installation work e Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump oil and the products handled by the pumping system Take suitable precautions to avoid the inhalation of oil mist and excessive skin contact with pump oil as prolonged expos
34. een the pump and the enclosure walls RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps AG 0160 D A Top view of motor Internal view of top of motor Cover plate Electrical inlet connector Voltage selector switch Voltage indicator On off switch Position O off Position on SOAM Socio opa x Figure 4 Motor voltage configuration single phase pumps RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 17 3 5 3 6 3 6 1 18 Fill the pump with oil WARNING If you use a hydrocarbon prepared pump you must not use the pump to process oxygen in concentrations greater than 25 in volume If you do there is a risk of fire or explosion in the oil box of the pump PFPE prepared pumps are available Refer to Section 8 Fill the pump with oil as described below Refer to Section 2 for the recommended oil Refer to Figure 1 for the item numbers in brackets 1 Remove one of the oil filler plugs 6 2 Pour oil into the pump until the oil level just reaches the MAX mark on the bezel at the top of the sight glass 8 If the oil level goes above the MAX mark remove the drain plug 9 and drain the excess oil from the pump 3 After afew minutes recheck the oil level If the oil level is now below the MAX mark pour more oil into the pump 4 Refit the oil filler plug Tighten the plug firmly by hand Do not overtighten Electrical installation single phase pumps Note lf you have a bare shaft pump read section 9 before
35. em 11 and the gas ballast control Figure 1 item 5 to optimise the performance of the RV pump for your application The performance characteristics of the pump with the different control settings are shown in Tables 1 and 2 You can change the position of both the mode selector and the gas ballast control when the pump is off or when the pump is operating RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 27 4 2 1 4 2 2 28 Mode selector Note The pump is supplied with High Vacuum mode selected If High Vacuum mode is selected and you cannot turn the mode selector by hand to select the High Throughput mode use a suitable tool fitted to the flat part of the mode selector to turn the selector The mode selector controls the flow of pressurised oil to the high vacuum stage of the pump see Section 1 4 1 You can turn the mode selector to one of two positions as follows To select the High Vacuum mode 6 turn the mode selector fully clockwise and tighten by hand When High Vacuum mode is selected there is a gap of approximately 3 mm between the mode selector and the inner face of the side panel of the pump Use this mode e toachieve ultimate vacuum e to pump clean gases e to pump clean condensable vapours To select the High Throughput mode 6 turn the mode selector fully anticlockwise until it touches the inner face of the side panel of the pump then gently tighten by hand Use this mode e for long term operation with high gas thr
36. ent drawn will slowly reduce to a maximum of the full load current specified in Table 6 When you start a warm pump the motor will draw the start up current shown in Table 6 for up to 0 5 seconds The current drawn will then immediately fall to a maximum of the full load current Electrical short circuit and ground fault protection of the pump will be provided by fitting Class CC fuses of the values shown in Table 6 at the point of connection to the supply If these are not available in your country of use Type aM European fuses of the same rating can also be used Pump Nominal Frequency Power Full load Start up Recommended supply V Hz W current A current A fuse rating A 200 220 50 250 1 7 10 2 2 5 RV3 and 200 230 60 300 1 7 10 2 2 5 RV5 380 415 50 250 1 0 5 7 2 5 460 60 300 1 0 7 0 2 5 200 220 50 450 2 5 14 0 4 RV8 and 200 230 60 550 2 9 12 0 4 RV12 380 415 50 450 1 5 9 0 2 5 460 60 550 1 5 8 7 2 5 Table 6 Electrical data three phase pumps with Item Numbers 905 Lubrication data Note Recommended oil Edwards Health and Safety Data sheets for rotary pump oils are available on request Edwards Ultragrade 19 in hydrocarbon prepared pumps Krtox 1506 or Fomblin 06 6 in PFPE prepared pumps Oil capacity litres RV3 RV5 RV8 RV12 Maximum 0 70 0 70 0 75 1 00 Minimum 0 42 0 42 0 45 0 65 To operate the pump when the ambient temperature is outside the limits specifi
37. fluoroelastomer seals and O rings RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 1 Inlet catchpot 7 Solenoid operated pipeline valve 2 Inlet dust filter 8 Outlet mist filter 3 Inlet desiccant trap 9 Gas ballast adaptor 4 Inlet chemical trap 10 Gravity oil drain kit 5 Solenoid operated gas ballast valve 11 Vibration isolators 6 Foreline trap 12 Oil drain extension Figure 10 Accessories RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps AG 0158 B 41 7 1 7 2 42 SERVICE SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Introduction Edwards products spares and accessories are available from Edwards companies in Belgium Brazil Canada France Germany Hong Kong Italy Japan Korea Switzerland United Kingdom U S A and a world wide network of distributors The majority of these centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive Edwards training courses Order spare parts and accessories from your nearest Edwards company or distributor When you order state for each part required e Model and Item Number of your equipment e Serial number e Item Number and description of part Service Edwards products are supported by a world wide network of Edwards Service Centres Each Service Centre offers a wide range of options including equipment decontamination service exchange repair rebuild and testing to factory specifications Equipment which has been serviced rep
38. for uses with PFPE oils details are provided in Section 8 Performance modes and controls The pump has two controls the mode selector 11 and the gas ballast control 5 Six possible combinations of these controls allow for a wide choice of operating characteristics so you can optimize the performance of the pump for a given application RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 1 4 1 Mode selector The mode selector has two positions refer to Section 4 2 to select these positions Throughout the rest of this manual the following convention is used e The High Vacuum mode is specified by the symbol e The High Throughput mode is specified by the symbol With the mode selector set to High Vacuum mode 6 pressurised oil is fed to the low vacuum stage only In this mode of operation the pump provides the best possible ultimate vacuum With the mode selector set to High Throughput mode 6 pressurised oil is fed to the high vacuum and low vacuum stages In this mode of operation the pump can sustain long term high inlet pressures 1 4 2 Gas ballast control To pump high vapour loads gas ballast is delivered into the pump to prevent condensation of the vapour carried by the pumped gases Air can be introduced to the low vacuum stage through the gas ballast valve Alternatively an inert gas such as nitrogen can be supplied through a suitable external valve The gas ballast control has three positions e Closed position 0 e
39. h lower than the specified ultimate vacuum of the pump Refer to Section 5 12 2 for a list of possible causes for failure to achieve the specified performance note however that the most common causes are e Your pressure measurement technique or gauge head is unsuitable or the gauge head is faulty e You have used an oil other than the recommended oil and the vapour pressure of the oil is higher than the specified ultimate vacuum of the pump RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 29 4 5 4 6 30 Use the following procedure to achieve ultimate vacuum Isolate the RV pump from your vacuum system Turn the mode selector to select High Throughput mode 6 set the gas ballast control to low flow position l and operate the pump for at least 1 hour or overnight to thoroughly purge the oil of contaminants Turn the mode selector to select High Vacuum mode and close the gas ballast control that is set it to position 0 Open the vacuum system isolation valve and pump down to ultimate vacuum To pump condensable vapours Use gas ballast gas ballast control in position l or Il when there is a high proportion of condensable vapours in the process gases 1 2 5 Close the vacuum system isolation valve Turn the mode selector fully clockwise to select High Vacuum mode or fully anticlockwise to select High Throughput mode 6 as required refer to Section 4 2 1 Turn the gas ballast control to high flow
40. hat under all normal and reasonably predicted conditions these materials and mixtures are not within explosive limits Category 3 is considered appropriate for the avoidance of ignition in the case of a rare malfunction which allows flammable materials or mixtures to pass through the pump while within their explosive limits Flammable pyrophoric materials WARNING You must obey the instructions and take note of the precautions given below to ensure that pumped gases do not enter their flammable ranges When flammable or pyrophoric materials are present within the equipment you must e Not allow air to enter the equipment e Ensure the system is leak tight e Use an inert gas purge for example a nitrogen purge to dilute any flammable gases or vapours entering the pump inlet and or use an inert gas purge to reduce the concentration of flammable gases or vapours in the pump and in the exhaust pipeline to less than one quarter of the gases published lower explosive limits LEL e Use an inert gas purge in to the pump gas ballast connection to prevent the condensation of flammable vapours within the pump mechanism and exhaust pipeline RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 4 1 3 4 2 Gas purges WARNING If you use inert gas purges to dilute dangerous gases to a safe level ensure that the RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 rotary vane pump is shut down if an inert gas supply fails WARNING You must obey the instructions
41. he drain plug e There is an oil leak from the sight glass RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 39 6 1 6 2 40 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Storage CAUTION Observe the storage temperature limits stated in Section 2 Storage below 30 C will permanently damage the pump seals Note If you will store a new pump in conditions of high humidity remove the pump from its cardboard packaging box dispose of the box refer to Section 6 2 Use the following procedure to store the pump 1 Shut down the pump as described in Section 4 2 Disconnect the pump from the electrical supply 3 Purge your vacuum system and the pump with dry nitrogen and disconnect the pump from your vacuum system 4 Replace the oil as described in Section 5 4 5 Place and secure protective covers over the inlet and outlet ports 6 Store the pump in cool dry conditions until required for use When required prepare and install the pump as described in Section 3 If the pump has been stored for more than a year before you install the pump you must clean and overhaul it as described in the instructions supplied with the clean and overhaul kit Disposal Dispose of the pump and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements Particular care must be taken with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous process substances Do not incinerate
42. he motor to the electrical supply as specified in the manufacturers information supplied with the motor Note also the following points e You must use a suitable electrical supply cable e Connect the electrical supply to the motor through a starter or circuit breaker which has thermal over current protection which can be set to suit the full load current rating for the motor refer to the manufacturers information supplied with the motor and to the electrical data in the manual and ensure that the fuse is suitable for the starting current for the motor e Inthe U K If the motor is single phase and has built in over current or thermal protection you may use a 13A plug to connect the motor to the electrical supply The plug must conform to BS1363A and be fitted with a 13A fuse which complies with BS1362 e We recomend that you connect the motor to the electrical supply through suitable control equipment which must be reset manually after an electrical supply failure If you do not the pump will restart when the supply is restored RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 3 11 Check the direction of rotation CAUTION Ensure that the motor rotates in the correct direction If it does not the pump and vacuum system will be pressurised Do not connect the pump to the vacuum system when carrying out these tests 1 Correct direction of rotation is anti clockwise when looking on the motor fan 2 Watch the motor fan switch on th
43. he pump Refer to Figure 11 Use the four screws 455 to fit the motor support 453 to the motor Use the two screws 422 to fit the lifting plate 413 then fit the lifting plate cover 414 Fit the fan ducting sheet 409 Ensure that key B is in place on the motor shaft then push the fan 410 onto the shaft Ensure that the end of the shaft aligns with the bottom of the cavity in the fan and that the back of the fan is 2 5 mm from the ducting sheet Secure the fan to the shaft with the screw 454 Tighten the screw to a torque between 7 and 9 Nm Use a suitable lubricant on the coupling element 411 then fit the element to the coupling hub Align the coupling element in the hub with the coupling in the fan and fit the motor to the pump Secure the motor with the four screws 421 Tighten the screws to a torque of between 10 and 12 Nm The gap between the coupling faces must be 2 mm or less adjust the position of the coupling hub on the pump shaft to acheive this dimension RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps E Shown for reference only A Pump motor 410 Fan B Key in shaft 411 Coupling element 413 Lifting plate 132 Coupling hub 414 Lifting plate cover 409 Ducting sheet 421 Screw 454 Screw 453 Motor support 455 Screw 411m Figure 11 Fit the new motor to the pump In any of the following circumstances we recommend that you fit an oil mist filter to the pump outlet e f you use the pump with the gas ballast c
44. he pumping system e Check that all the required parts are available and of the correct type before you start work e Isolate the pump and other components from the electrical supply so that they cannot be operated accidentally e Allow the pump to cool so that it is at a safe temperature for skin contact before you start maintenance work Make sure the pump is switched off in case the thermal overload device restarts the pump e Do not reuse O rings and seals if they are damaged e After maintenance is completed recheck the direction of pump rotation if the electrical supply has been disconnected e The pump and the pump oil will be contaminated with the process chemicals that have been pumped during operation Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance and that you take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred 1 Centring ring and filter assembly op 2 O ring 5 3 Inlet port g Figure 7 Inlet filter assembly RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps e Do not touch or inhale the thermal breakdown products of fluorinated materials which may be present if the pump has been heated to 310 C and above Fluorinated materials are safe in normal use but can decompose into very dangerous substances which may include hydrofluoric acid if they are heated to 310 C and above The pump may have overheated if it was misused or if it was in a fire
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46. ible bellows Use a suitable inlet trap if you pump condensable vapours or if you use the pump for very dusty applications Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to pump condensable vapours or maintain vacuum when the pump is switched off Ensure that sealing surfaces are clean and scratch free RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 23 3 9 3 10 3 10 1 3 10 2 24 Leak test the system Leak test the system and seal any leaks found after you have installed the RV pump to prevent leakage of substances out of the system and leakage of air into the system Electrical installation Check and configure the motor CAUTION If you operate the pump and the motor is not correctly configured for your electrical supply you may damage the motor Before you connect the pump to the electrical supply check the plug rating plate on the motor and ensure that the motor is suitable for use with your electrical supply If the motor is multi voltage ensure that the motor is correctly configured for your electrical supply voltage and frequency refer to the manufacturers information supplied with the motor Connect the motor to the electrical supply WARNING Ensure that the electrical insatllation of the pump conforms with your local and national safety requirements It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply and a suitable earth point Connect t
47. it breaker which has thermal over current protection which can be adjusted to suit the full load current ratings shown in Table 4 The fuse ratings in Table 4 are provided for guidance only The supplier of your thermal over current protection device may specify different values to ensure correct operation of the fuse and the over current protection device Ensure that the fuse you use is suitable for the starting currents given in Table 4 1 Pass the electrical supply cable through the cable gland The diameter of the electrical supply cable should be in the range 7 to 11 mm 2 Use insulated crimped connectors to connect the wires in the cable to the terminals U1 V1 and W1 in the terminal box as shown in Figures 5 and 6 3 Ensure that the cover gasket is correctly positioned then refit the cover to the terminal box and secure with the screws Tighten the strain relief nut on the cable gland 3 7 3 Check the direction of rotation CAUTION Ensure that the pump motor rotates in the correct direction If it does not the pump and your vacuum system can become pressurised 1 Refer to Figure 1 Watch the motor cooling fan through the motor fan cover 13 2 Switch on the electrical supply to the motor for a few seconds 3 Check that the motor cooling fan rotates in the correct direction shown by the arrow on the motor mounting plate If the direction of rotation is incorrect e Switch off the electrical supply immediately
48. ith BS 1362 To prevent automatic restart of the pump motor if the electrical supply is restored after an electrical supply failure connect the pump to the electrical supply through suitable control equipment which must be reset manually after an electrical supply failure Make the electrical connections to the pump motor with an IEC 320 cable socket cold condition type that satisfies your local electrical standards To maintain compliance with CSA standards you must only use CSA UL certified electrical supply cables and connectors Cables must be SJT rated minimum and must incorporate an earth conductor The conductors in the cable must be a minimum of 18 AWG If your RV pump was supplied with an electrical supply cable the cable will be fitted with a moulded IEC connector at one end The other end of the cable may be fitted with a plug suitable for your local electrical supply A cable without a plug will contain wires colour coded as follows Green and yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live 1 Ensure that the on off switch on the motor Figure 4 item 5 is in the off position 2 Insert the moulded IEC connector at the end of the cable into the electrical inlet connector on the motor Figure 4 item 2 3 Connect the plug if fitted at the other end of the cable to your electrical supply If a plug is not fitted connect the wires in the cable to the correct terminals of your electrical supply RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary
49. n the pump When the kit is fitted oil will be returned from the mist filter to the pump when the pump is switched off or when the gas ballast control is closed in the 0 position and there is no process gas being pumped Product Item Number Gravity oil drain kit A505 01 000 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 45 7 4 11 7 4 12 7 4 13 Vibration isolators Vibration isolators reduce vibration and noise when the pump is floor or frame mounted and help to reduce strain when the mounting area is uneven Product Item Number Vibration isolators pack of four A248 01 404 Oil drain extension Fit the oil drain extension between the oil drain port on the pump and the oil drain plug to make the drainage of oil from the pump easier Product Item Number Oil drain extension A505 03 000 Exhaust nozzle kit The exhaust nozzle replaces the outlet flange Use the exhaust nozzle to connect the pump outlet to 12 mm internal diameter plastic hose Product Item Number Exhaust nozzle kit A505 09 000 46 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 ROTARY VACUUM PUMP PREPARED FOR USES WITH PFPE OILS Summary WARNING PFPE prepared pumps allow pumping of high concentrates of oxygen but are not recommended for pumping hazardous materials The pump is prepared for use with BOC Edwards PFPE mechanical pump oils such as Fomblin YVAC 06 6 and Krytox 1506 and is intended for use when pumping high
50. nce characteristics of the pump These performance characteristics are listed fully in Tables 1 and 2 Table 3 gives the ultimate vacuum and maximum water vapour inlet pressure for each of the six possible combinations of control positions The curves 0 L and Il in Figure 2 show the relationship between inlet pressure and pumping speed for High Vacuum mode A RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps mbar Pa 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 4 Mechanical data General Overall dimensions See Figure 3 Degree of protection IEC 34 5 1981 IP44 single phase pumps IP54 three phase pumps Maximum tilt angle 10 Motor rotational speed 50 Hz supply 1470 r min Motor rotational speed 60 Hz supply 1760 r min RV3 RV5 RV8 RV12 Maximum mass without oil kg 21 6 21 5 26 0 26 3 Maximum mass Bareshaft pump kg 14 0 14 0 16 5 17 5 Noise and vibration data Sound pressure measured at ultimate vacuum 1 metre from 1 phase 3 phase the end of the pump to ISO 11201 High Vacuum mode 6 50 Hz operation 48 dB A 50 dB A Vibration severity measured at the inlet port to ISO 2372 1974 Class 1C Class 1C Electrical data single phase pumps Note We recommend that you use fuses of the maximum ratings specified in Tables 4 and 5 You must not use fuses of a higher rating The dual voltage dual frequency motor is designed for a single phase electrical supply and is suitable for 50 Hz or 60 Hz operation The motor can be manually switched be
51. ntrol of the gas ballast and isolates the gas ballast inlet when the pump is switched off Product Electrical supply Item Number EBV20 Valve 220 240 V 50 60 Hz A500 06 930 EBV20 Valve 100 120 V 50 60 Hz A500 06 984 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 7 4 6 7 4 7 7 4 8 7 4 9 7 4 10 Foreline trap Use a foreline trap on a clean pumping system to prevent back migration of pump oil vapour into your vacuum system Product Item Number FL20K Foreline trap A133 05 000 Solenoid operated pipeline valve Fit the pipeline valve between your vacuum system and the pump inlet to provide additional system protection when the pump is switched off Product Electrical supply Item Number Aluminium Stainless steel PV25EK Valve 220 240 V 50 60 Hz C413 01 000 C413 02 000 PV25EK Valve 110 127 V 50 60 Hz C413 03 000 C413 04 000 Outlet mist filter The outlet mist filter separates and traps oil droplets in the pump outlet to prevent oil mist discharge Product Item Number EMF10 Outlet mist filter A462 26 000 EMF20 Outlet mist filter A462 29 000 Gas ballast adaptor Fit the gas ballast adaptor in place of the gas ballast control on the pump The adaptor allows you to fit a solenoid operated gas ballast valve or a controlled supply of inert gas to the pump Product Item Number Gas ballast adaptor A505 02 000 Gravity oil drain kit Fit the oil drain kit between the drain port of the outlet mist filter and the oil filler plug o
52. ontrol open in position TT or position Il e f you operate the pump with an inlet pressure greater than 10 mbar 1 x 10 Pa for extended periods e f you frequently pump down from atmospheric pressure The oil mist filter will trap the oil exhausted from the pump you can reuse the oil if it is not contaminated RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 49 50 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps P900 70 000 Issue K 277 BOC EDWARDS Form HS1 Return of BOC Edwards Equipment Procedure INTRODUCTION Before returning your equipment you must warn BOC Edwards if substances you used and produced in the equipment can be hazardous This information is fundamental to the safety of our Service Centre employees and will determine the procedures employed to service your equipment Complete the Declaration HS2 and send it to BOC Edwards before you dispatch the equipment It is important to note that this declaration is for BOC Edwards internal use only and has no relationship to local national or international transportation safety or environmental requirements As the person offering the equipment for shipment it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws GUIDELINES Equipment is uncontaminated if it has not been used or if it has only been used with substances that are not hazardous Your equipment is contaminated if it has been used with any substances classified as hazardous under EU Directiv
53. or a type M or in the UK they should RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps E e Ei Om E m o A Topview of single phase pump B Side view of single phase pump 1 On off switch single phase pumps only C Side view of three phase pump 2 Lifting bracket RV8 and RV12 pumps only D Front view of single phase pump and all Bareshaft pumps E Bare shaft pump Pump A B C D E F G H J K RV3 430 429 158 225 127 29 78 230 120 37 32 RV5 430 429 158 225 127 29 78 230 120 37 32 RV8 470 469 158 225 161 35 78 230 120 37 32 261 RV12 490 489 158 225 181 35 78 230 120 37 32 261 Single phase pumps 1 Three phase pumps Figure 3 Dimensions mm RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 13 2 5 2 6 14 Electrical data three phase pumps The dual voltage dual frequency motor is designed for a three phase electrical supply and is suitable for 50Hz or 60Hz operation The motor can be manually switched between nominal supply voltages of 220 240v and 380 460v refer to section 3 7 1 Pumps are supplied pre set for nominal 380 460v electrical supplies When you start a cold pump the motor will draw the start up current shown in Table 6 for up to 0 5 seconds The current will then reduce quickly as the motor reaches rated rotational speed Within 5 minutes as the oil and pump warms up the curr
54. oughput that is inlet pressure gt 50 mbar e to pump dirty condensable vapours e to decontaminate the oil Gas ballast control Use the gas ballast control to change the amount of air or inert gas introduced into the low vacuum stage of the pump refer to Section 1 4 2 Use of gas ballast will prevent the condensation of vapours in the pump the condensates would contaminate the oil You can turn the gas ballast control to select one of three positions as follows To select gas ballast closed turn the control to position 0 Use this setting e to achieve ultimate vacuum e to pump dry gases To select low flow gas ballast turn the control to position l Use this setting e to pump low concentrations of condensable vapours e to decontaminate the oil RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 4 3 4 4 To select high flow gas ballast turn the control to position Il Use this setting e to pump high concentrations of condensable vapours When you use either low flow or high flow gas ballast there will be an increased rate of oil loss from the pump Where possible we recommend that you select low flow gas ballast position l rather than high flow gas ballast position Il to minimise the loss of oil Start up procedure WARNING Ensure that your system design does not allow the exhaust pipeline to be blocked If the oil is contaminated or if the pump temperature is below 12 C or if the electrical s
55. ox and fit the cable gland to the cable leadthrough hole in the side of the terminal box 3 Ensure that the motor is correctly configured for your electrical supply If necessary reconfigure the links Figures 5 and 6 item 1 to suit your electrical supply e For 200 230 V electrical supplies the links must be configured as shown in Figure 5 e For 380 460 V electrical supplies the links must be configured as shown in Figure 6 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 21 3 7 2 Connect the pump to your electrical supply WARNING Ensure that the electrical installation of the RV pump conforms with your local and national safety requirements It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply and a suitable earth point Notes To prevent automatic restart of the pump motor if the electrical supply is restored after an electrical supply failure connect the pump to the electrical supply through suitable control equipment which must be reset manually after an electrical supply failure To maintain compliance with CSA Canadian Standards Association standards you must incorporate a switch or circuit breaker in the pump electrical supply The switch or circuit breaker must be close to the pump and easily accessible and must be clearly marked to identify that it is the electrical supply disconnection device for the pump We recommend that you connect the electrical supply to the motor through a starter or circu
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57. s less than 0 1 W and the insulation resistance is greater than 10 MW If the motor fails these tests you must replace the motor Fault finding A list of fault conditions and their possible causes is provided here to assist you in fault finding If you are unable to rectify a fault when you use this guide call your nearest Edwards Service Centre for help The pump has failed to start e The electrical supply fuse has blown RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 37 5 12 2 5 12 3 5 12 4 38 e The electrical supply voltage does not match that of the motor e The outlet pipeline or the outlet filter if fitted is blocked e The oil temperature is below 12 C e The oil is too viscous e The oil is contaminated e The pump has seized after long storage e The pump has been left to stand after contaminants have been pumped and has seized e The motor is faulty The pump has failed to achieve the specified performance has failed to reach ultimate vacuum e Your pressure measurement technique or gauge head is unsuitable or gives an incorrect indication of pressure For example a contaminated Pirani gauge can indicate a pressure which is several times higher than the actual pressure in the system e You have filled the pump with the wrong type of oil e There isa leak in your vacuum system e The mode selector and gas ballast control are set incorrectly e The oil level is below minimum level e The oil is contaminated e
58. se 3 RV5 904 100 200V 50 60Hz Single phase 4 RV8 905 200 230 380 460V 50 60Hz Three phase 5 RV12 906 110 115 120V 50 60Hz Single phase to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative document s EN 292 Safety of Machinery Basic Concepts General Principles for Design IEC34 Parts 1 5 8 11 General Requirements for Rotating Electrical Machines EN 1012 2 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Safety Requirements Part 2 EN 61010 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use C22 2 N 77 1988 Motors with Inherent Overheating Protection C22 2 N 100 92 Motors and Generators C22 2 N 1010 1 92 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements UL 3101 1 Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements UL 1004 Electric Motors EN13463 1 Non Electrical Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Three phase pumps only Single phase pumps only The pumps comply with EN 61010 1 when installed in accordance with the instruction manual cay a with the pumps Single phase pumps only Canadian Standards Authority and Underwriters Laboratory following the provisions of 73 023 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 94 9 EC Equipment for
59. tion 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 22 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 6 1 3 6 2 3 6 3 3 7 3 7 1 3 7 2 3 7 3 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 10 1 3 10 2 3 11 Title INTRODUCTION Scope and definitions ATEX directive implications Description Performance modes and controls Mode selector Gas ballast control Construction TECHNICAL DATA Operating and storage conditions Performance General Performance characteristics Mechanical data General Noise and vibration data Electrical data single phase pumps Electrical data three phase pumps Lubrication data INSTALLATION Safety System design considerations Unpack and inspect Locate the pump Fill the pump with oil Electrical installation single phase pumps Check and configure the motor Connect the pump to your electrical supply Check the direction of rotation Electrical installation three phase pumps Check and configure the motor Connect the pump to your electrical supply Check the direction of rotation Inlet and outlet connections Leak test the system Electrical installation Check and configure the motor Connect the motor to the electrical supply Check the direction of rotation RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps Page Anum BK bb sch ano ow 11 11 11 11 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 18 18 18 19 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 Section 4 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 42 4 2 1 4
60. tween nominal supply voltages of 110 120 V and 220 240 V refer to Section 3 6 1 When you start a cold pump the motor will draw the start up current shown in Tables 4 and 5 for up to several seconds so you must use a slow blow fuse to prevent unnecessary fuse failure during pump start up Within five minutes as the oil in the pump warms up the current drawn will slowly reduce to the full load current specified in Tables 4 and 5 RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 11 12 Nominal Frequency Full load Start up Maximum Pump supply V Hz Power W current A current bue 220 240 50 250 2 4 15 6 5 RV3 and 230 240 60 300 2 2 15 2 RV5 110 50 250 4 6 29 4 10 115 120 60 300 4 4 31 5 10 220 240 50 450 4 0 18 0 5 RV8 and 230 240 60 550 3 6 18 0 5 RV12 110 50 450 7 8 34 0 13 115 120 60 550 7 2 34 0 13 Table 4 Electrical data single phase pumps with Item Numbers 903 or 906 Maximum Nominal Frequency Full load Start up Pump supply V Hz Power W current A current br 200 50 250 2 8 19 4 5 RV3 and 200 210 60 300 2 4 19 5 RV5 100 50 250 5 4 37 0 10 100 105 60 300 4 6 39 0 10 200 50 450 3 9 21 0 5 RV8 and 200 210 60 550 3 8 20 6 5 RV12 100 50 450 7 6 40 0 13 100 105 60 550 7 6 41 5 13 Table 5 Electrical data single phase pumps with Item Numbers 904 Note be to BS 88 The fuse type chosen should be either time delay type CC
61. upply voltage is more than 10 below the lowest voltage specified on the voltage indicator Figure 4 item 4 the pump may operate at a reduced speed for a few minutes On single phase pumps if the pump continues to operate at reduced speed the motor thermal overload device will open and stop the pump When the motor has cooled the thermal overload device will reset automatically and the pump will restart 1 Check that the pump oil level is between the MAX and MIN marks on the bezel of the oil level sight glass if it is not refer to Section 5 3 2 Turn the mode selector fully clockwise to select High Vacuum mode e or fully anticlockwise to select High Throughput mode 6 as required refer to Section 4 2 1 3 Turn the gas ballast control to position 0 I or Il as required refer to Section 4 2 2 4 Switch on the electrical supply to the pump on single phase pumps use the on off switch 5 Ifyou want to achieve ultimate vacuum to pump condensable vapours or to decontaminate the pump oil refer to the procedures in Sections 4 4 4 5 and 4 6 respectively Otherwise open the vacuum system isolation valve To achieve ultimate vacuum If the pump does not achieve the performance specified in Section 2 make sure that this is not due to your system design before you contact your supplier or Edwards for advice In particular the vapour pressure of all materials used in your vacuum system including pump oil see below must be muc
62. ure can be harmful e Disconnect the other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be operated accidentally 3 2 System design considerations Consider the following points when you design your pumping system e Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to allow the pump to warm up before you pump condensable vapours or to provide additional system protection when the pump is switched off e Avoid high levels of heat input to the pump from the process gases otherwise the pump may overheat and seize and cause the motor thermal overload device to open e f you use the pump in a high ambient temperature and have a high gas throughput the temperature of the pump body may exceed 70 C and you must fit suitable guards to prevent contact with hot surfaces e Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked If you have an exhaust isolation valve make sure that you cannot operate the pump with the valve closed RV3 RV5 RV8 and RV12 Rotary Vane Pumps 15 3 3 3 4 16 e Provide for a purge of inert gas when you shut down the pumping system to dilute dangerous gases to safe concentrations A suitable gas ballast adaptor for introduction of purge gas into the pump is available as an accessory see Section 7 4 9 Unpack and inspect Remove all packing materials remove the pump from its packing box remove the protective covers from the inlet and o
63. use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ATEX Directive Category 3GD Internal Atmospheres Only 98 37 EC Machinery Directive kg 17 Tone 2003 Suone Dr J D Watson Senior Technical Manager 1 Date and Place Vacuum Equipment and Exhaust Management Product Divisions 2 BOC EDWARDS DJD A652 01 880 A 02 06 03 Declaration of Incorporation We BOC Edwards Manor Royal Crawley West Sussex RH10 2LW UK declare under our sole responsibility that the machine s A 65X YY ZZZ e Pump Variant Motor Description Type X YY ZZZ 2 RV3 965 NEMA Bareshaft 3 RV5 970 ISO Bareshaft 4 RV8 5 RV12 to which this declaration relates is intended to be incorporated into other equipment and not to function independently The machine s is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative document s EN 292 Safety of Machinery Basic Concepts General Principles for Design EN1012 2 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Safety Requirements Part 2 The machine s must not be put into service until the equipment into which it is incorporated has been brought into conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive 98 37 EC Agu E Omad 23 4 99 Shoneham Date and Place When installed according to this instruction manual This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001 MF BOC EDWARDS Issue E 2B01 010 P900 76 000 dcs 0169 0503 CONTENTS Sec
64. utlet ports and inspect the pump If the pump is damaged notify your supplier and the carrier in writing within three days state the Item Number of the pump together with your order number and your supplier s invoice number Retain all the packing materials for inspection Do not use the pump if it is damaged If the pump is not to be used immediately replace the protective covers Store the pump in suitable conditions as described in Section 6 1 Locate the pump WARNING Use suitable lifting equipment to move the RV8 or RV12 pump The mass of the RV8 and RV12 pumps is approximately 26 kg The RV3 and RV5 pumps have a lifting handle which you can use to move the pump by hand If you wish to use mechanical lifting equipment do not attach the equipment to the handle for stability use slings around the motor and the pump body Do not lift the RV8 and RV12 pumps by hand attach your mechanical lifting equipment to the lifting bracket on the pump You do not need to use slings to move the RV8 and RV12 pumps Provide a firm level platform for the pump Locate the pump so that the oil level sight glass is visible and the oil filler plug oil drain plug mode selector and gas ballast control are accessible If your pump will be located inside an enclosure make sure that there is adequate ventilation at both ends of the pump so that the ambient temperature around the pump does not exceed 40 C There must be a minimum space of 25 mm betw

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