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Vacuubrand RC 6 Instructions For Use Manual
Summary of RC 6
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Page 1 of 58 chemistry-hybrid-pump rc 6 instructions for use technology for vacuum systems.
Page 2: After Sales Service:
Page 2 of 58 dear customer, your vacuubrand pumps are designed to provide you with many years of trouble-free service with optimal performance. Through our long expe- rience in design, construction and operation of vacuum pumps, combined with the latest developments in material and manufacturing tec...
Page 3: Contents
Page 3 of 58 contents safety information! ............................................................. 5 important information! ......................................................................... 5 general information ..............................................................................
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Page 4 of 58 repair - maintenance - return - calibration ................... 53 warranty ............................................................................ 55 health and safety clearance form ................................... 56 ec declaration of conformity of the machinery ........... 5...
Page 5: Safety Information!
Page 5 of 58 safety information! Important information! + keep this manual complete and accessible to per- sonnel at all times! + read this manual carefully before installing or op- erating the equipment. Observe the instructions contained in this manual. + do not modify the equipment without author...
Page 6: Notice
Page 6 of 58 ➨ danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + 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...
Page 7: General Information
Page 7 of 58 general information remove all packing material from the packing box. Re- move the product from its packing-box and retain all pack- aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re- move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet ports and retain for future use. Inspect the equ...
Page 8: Accessories
Page 8 of 58 accessories . Otherwise the safety and performance of the equipment, as well as the electromagnetic com- patibility of the equipment might be reduced. The ce mark may be voided if not using original man- ufacturer’s spare parts. + comply with all notes on correct vacuum and electri- cal...
Page 9: Suitable Elec-
Page 9 of 58 setting up and installing the equipment ➨ equipment must be connected only to a suitable elec- trical supply and a suitable ground point. As such, the plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. Failure to connect the motor to ground may result in deadly electrical sh...
Page 10: Note
Page 10 of 58 nected to the pump, to the gas ballast or to a venting valve. • note : flexible elements will shrink when evacuated. • connect hoses gas tight at inlet and outlet of the pump. • ensure that no foreign objects can be drawn into the pump. • check the power source and the pump’s rating pl...
Page 11: Ments
Page 11 of 58 (e.G., housing, walls, etc.), or else install an external au- tomatic ventilation system. Check fan regularly for dust/ dirt. Clean fan guard if necessary to avoid a reduction of ventilation. The on/off switch is located at the side of the terminal box. Use only hoses at the inlet and ...
Page 12: Operating Conditions
Page 12 of 58 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. Directive en 61010-1 gives in detail the conditions under which the ...
Page 13: Deposits
Page 13 of 58 • check the inlet and outlet of the pump and its oil condi - tion, if there is a danger of forming deposits inside the pump, e.G., in the pump unit of the rotary vane pump or in the pump chamber of the diaphragm pump. Inspect the pump regularly and clean if necessary. • install a cold ...
Page 14
Page 14 of 58 tially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or dilute them to non-explosive concentrations. ➨ never operate this pump if it has a damaged cord or plug. + if the pump is not working properly, has been dropped or has fallen into water, contact your pump service pro- vider. + pre...
Page 15: Leak Rate Of The Equipment
Page 15 of 58 in case of a leak in the manifold or at the shaft seal of the rotary vane pump, or in case of a diaphragm crack of the diaphragm pump, pumped substances might be released into the environment or into the pump hous- ing or motor. Especially comply with notes on use and operation and mai...
Page 16: Condensable Vapors
Page 16 of 58 pump is open. If this constitutes a potential source of danger, take appropriate safety measures, e.G., install a solenoid operated gas ballast valve. Prevent the backpressure of gases and the backflow of condensates at the outlet. Important notes on working with condensable vapors : a...
Page 17: Note
Page 17 of 58 for details and for the online ”instructions for repair” man- ual see www.Vacuubrand.Com. In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typi- cal durability of 40000 h. Motor capacitors have a typi- cal durability in the r...
Page 18: Maintenance
Page 18 of 58 electrician. + vent the pump before starting maintenance. Isolate the pump and other components from the vacuum system. Allow sufficient cooling of the pump. Drain condensate, if applicable. Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians. Ensure tha...
Page 19: Technical Data
Page 19 of 58 technical data type rc 6 maximum pumping speed 50/60 hz (iso 21360) cfm (m 3 /h) 3.5 / 4.1 (5.9 / 6.9) ultimate partial pressure without gas ballast a.) torr (mbar) 3*10 -4 (4*10 -4 ) ultimate total pressure without gas ballast b.) torr (mbar) 1.5*10 -3 (2*10 -3 ) ultimate total pressu...
Page 20: Type
Page 20 of 58 type rc 6 motor protection self-hold thermal cutout, manual reset rated current during operation f.) at: 100-120 v~ 50/60 hz 230 v~ 50/60 hz a a 5.7 / 5.1 2.7 / 2.6 degree of protection iec 529 ip 40 a-weighted emission sound pressure level g.) (uncertainty k pa : 3 db(a)) db(a) 50 inl...
Page 21: Components
Page 21 of 58 the pump rc 6 doesn’t contain any nonferrous heavy metal. Components wetted materials metal parts aluminum alloy, stainless steel, grey cast iron, steel (partly plasma nitrated), nickel-plated, zinc-plated plastic materials epoxy resin, ffkm, fpm, nbr, pbt, peek, pfa, pps glass-fiber r...
Page 22: Rc 6
Page 22 of 58 rc 6 1 5 3 4 7 6 8 10 9 2 12 11 position component 1 inlet 2 outlet 3 manual gas ballast valve 4 on/off switch 5 power connection 6 handle 7 rating plate with min. / max. Mark for oil level 8 oil inlet 9 oil outlet 10 sight glass for oil level 11 manometer for oil reservoir pressure co...
Page 23: Method of Operation:
Page 23 of 58 method of operation: the rc 6 is a four-stage vacuum pump consisting of an oil-sealed, two- stage rotary vane pump with a series-connected two-stage diaphragm pump. The two units are mounted on a common shaft and are connected directly to the drive motor. The dry-running compressor-typ...
Page 24: Pour In The Oil
Page 24 of 58 initial operation / pouring in the pump oil • the pump is supplied dry (i.E., without oil filling). This is in order to ensure that oil cannot make its way from the rotary vane pump into the housing of the oil mist filter during transport. A can containing 0.5 liter (0.53 quarts) of ro...
Page 25: Note
Page 25 of 58 installing a pump in a vacuum system ➨ if dangerous or polluting fluids, oil mist, or toxic or nox - ious gases could be released at the outlet, install an appropriate system to catch and dispose of those flu - ids or gases. + connect a gas-tight exhaust line at the pump outlet if nece...
Page 26: Pour In
Page 26 of 58 • install a cold trap in front of the pump, if pumping ag - gressive or corrosive gases or vapors. • a power failure may cause accidental ventilation of the pump or the vacuum system, if the manual gas ballast valve is open. If this constitutes a potential source of danger, take approp...
Page 27: Note:
Page 27 of 58 secure hose connections at the pump appropriately, e.G., with hose clamps, to protect against accidental detach- ment. Note: the pump must only be operated in a horizontal position. When transporting a pump containing oil, take great care not to tilt the pump to an angle that would all...
Page 28: Ambient Temperature
Page 28 of 58 check the oil level more frequently if high amounts of gas or vapor are pumped. • if pumping aggressive, corrosive or otherwise danger - ous gases and vapors, take appropriate measures to protect personnel, pump, and environment. Use ap- propriate equipment such as cold trap, separator...
Page 29: Reservoir
Page 29 of 58 avoid high heat supply (e.G., due to hot process gases). See “technical data”, pg. 19, for maximum permitted gas and ambient temperatures. A warm up period (approximately 30 min.) is required to ensure that the rated ultimate vacuum and pumping speed as well as the full vapor pumping r...
Page 30: Last
Page 30 of 58 this does not have a direct effect on the pumping speed and on the ultimate vacuum attainable by the hybrid pump, it does have a considerable effect on the aging of the oil and the hybrid pump’s chemical resistance. All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long-life lubricant....
Page 31: Condensable Vapors
Page 31 of 58 for condensable vapors (water vapor, sol- vents, etc.): - let the pump run with gas ballast to re- duce condensation of pumped substances (water vapor, solvents, ....) in the pump or to decontaminate the pump oil from volatile substances. - with gas ballast valve open, the ultimate vac...
Page 32: Catchpots
Page 32 of 58 operating the pump with condensate in the catchpots observe the condensate levels in the catchpots of the sep- arator at the inlet and of the oil mist filter. The condensate level in an optional separator at the inlet must always be kept below the bottom of the separator tube. The cond...
Page 33: Es and Vapors
Page 33 of 58 pumping chemically aggressive or toxic gas- es and vapors ➨ avoid explosive conditions when compressing explo- sible and flammable substances/mixtures. In such in - stances, use inert gas for gas ballast. Attention: the gas ballast of the diaphragm pump is permanently connected to the ...
Page 34: Shutdown
Page 34 of 58 shutdown has the pump been exposed to condensate? - allow the pump to continue to run for a few minutes with the rotary vane pump’s gas ballast valve open be- fore switching off. Long-term: - separate the pump from the application. - drain condensates (catchpots of the separator at the...
Page 35: Oil Change
Page 35 of 58 oil change ➨ never operate the pump if parts of the pump are dis- assembled. Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally. ➨ before starting maintenance, isolate the pump from its application and disconnect the electrical power cord. ➨ note : the pump or the pump oil might be c...
Page 36: Oil Change Procedure
Page 36 of 58 under normal operating conditions: - check oil level every time before starting the pump. - carry out an oil change once aging of the oil is indi- cated by darker color compared to new oil. - carry out oil changes at least once a year. - dispose of the used oil, which may be contaminat...
Page 37: Closed Inlet
Page 37 of 58 ➨ operate the pump briefly. Drain flushing oil and repeat flushing procedure, if necessary, until all contamina - tions are flushed out. ➨ remove the manometer (see above). Add fresh oil (at first approx. 0.37 quarts (350 ml) only) through the oil inlet port for the oil level to reach ...
Page 38: Special Oils:
Page 38 of 58 special oils: rotary vane pump oil k8 the rotary vane pump oil k8 is a special oil designed for pumping acid vapors. The oil is very hygroscopic and has a limited capacity for acids. With decreasing ph, the anticorrosive effect decreases as well, and it is necessary to change the oil a...
Page 39: Separator
Page 39 of 58 separator ak r at the inlet ............................ 698006 protection of the pump against damaging liquid and solid substances, protection of the vacuum chamber against back flow of pump oil. Retrofit kit chemistry pumping unit pc 8 ..................... 699949 pump base with pre-...
Page 40: Maintenance Kit Rc 6
Page 40 of 58 maintenance kit rc 6 ................................................................................. 649990 (rotary vane pump and diaphragm pump) hose nipple , aluminum, for hoses dn 19..................................................... 662531 vacuum hose (rubber, dn 20)..............
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Page 41 of 58 troubleshooting fault possible cause remedy ❑ pump does not start. ➨ electrical power cord not plugged in, electri- cal supply failure? ✔ plug in power cord. Check fuse. ➨ supply voltage does not correspond with the pump (see rating plate)? ✔ connect pump to a suit- able supply voltage...
Page 42: Fault
Page 42 of 58 fault possible cause remedy ❑ pump does not achieve its ultimate vacuum or usual pumping speed. ➨ leak in the pipeline or vacuum system? ✔ check pump directly - connect vacuum gauge directly at pump inlet - then check connection, pipeline and vacuum system if necessary. ➨ long, narrow ...
Page 43: Fault
Page 43 of 58 fault possible cause remedy ❑ oil leakage. ➨ oil spilled? ✔ absorb the oil and dis- pose of according to reg- ulations. ➨ other cause? ✔ contact local distributor. ❑ high oil consump- tion. ➨ high inlet pressure? ✔ normal. Top off oil when- ever necessary. Install oil mist filter at ou...
Page 44: The Pump Are Disassembled.
Page 44 of 58 replacing diaphragms and valves + 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. ➨ never operate the pump if covers or oth...
Page 45: Notice
Page 45 of 58 ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians. The valves and diaphragms as well as the motor capaci- tors are wear parts. At the latest if the pressure inside the oil reservoir should rise significantly (manometer needle clearly in the red zone), ...
Page 46: Drain The Catch Pot
Page 46 of 58 ➨ drain the catch pot of the oil mist filter before beginning maintenance to prevent leaking of condensate! ➨ drain oil (see ” oil change”) to prevent oil from making its way into the filter element. Refill pump with oil before restarting the pump! ➨ for maintenance, lay the pump on it...
Page 47
Page 47 of 58 ➨ turn the fittings with an open-ended wrench (14 mm) to detach the hoses from the pump heads (1/4 of a turn at maximum). + do not remove the elbow fittings from the pump heads; during reassembly a leak may result. 1 9 3 2 5 6 7 8 4 1: housing 2: connecting rod 3: washer 4: diaphragm s...
Page 48: Replacing The Diaphragm
Page 48 of 58 ➨ disassemble the housing cover to check the diaphragm and the valves. ➨ unscrew four allen screws with a 5 mm wide allen key. Remove the housing cover with housing cover insert together with the head cover and the valves (head cover with valves will remain within the housing cover). +...
Page 49
Page 49 of 58 ➨ position new diaphragm between dia- phragm clamping disc with square head screw and diaphragm support disc. + note: position diaphragm with pale side towards diaphragm clamping disc (facing pump chamber). + make sure that the square head screw of the diaphragm clamping disc is correc...
Page 50: Assembling The Pump Heads
Page 50 of 58 ➨ bring the diaphragm into a position, in which it is in contact with the housing and centered with respect to the bore. Assembling the pump heads ➨ place the head cover over the diaphragm. Check for its correct orien- tation by aligning it beforehand with the housing cover which has t...
Page 51: Attention
Page 51 of 58 ➨ assemble the cover plate. Pay attention to lock washers. Put the pump in normal operating position. + attention : make sure that the pump is filled with oil before switching it on, refill oil if necessary (see ”oil change”, pg. 35)! Check the operability of the diaphragm pump by meas...
Page 52: Safety Pop Valve
Page 52 of 58 ➨ use a 5 mm wide allen key to remove the drain plug (note o-ring fitted on drain plug). Drain condensate from catchpot. ➨ position the pump on the side so that it rests on the side with the power switch. Remove the allen screws (5 mm wide allen key) and remove the catchpot (note seali...
Page 53: If Applicable.
Page 53 of 58 every employer (user) is held responsible for the health and safety of his employees. This also applies to service personnel performing repair, maintenance, return or cali- bration. The health and safety clearance form informs the con- tractor about any possible contamination of the de...
Page 54: Quotation
Page 54 of 58 to expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s oper- ating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation , the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expe...
Page 55: Warranty
Page 55 of 58 vacuubrand shall be liable for insuring that this prod- uct, including any agreed installation, has been free of de- fects at the time of the transfer of risk. Vacuubrand shall not be liable for the consequences of improper handling, use, servicing or operation of this product or the c...
Page 56: Form
Page 56 of 58 health and safety clearance form 1. Device (model): .................................................................................................................................................. 2. Serial no.: ...........................................................................
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Page 57 of 58 hersteller / manufacturer / fabricant: vacuubrand gmbh + co kg · alfred-zippe-str. 4 · 97877 wertheim · germany hiermit erklärt der hersteller, dass das gerät konform ist mit den bestimmungen der richtlinien: hereby the manufacturer declares that the device is in conformity with the di...
Page 58: Vacuubrand Gmbh + Co Kg
Page 58 of 58 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 specific operations depends on a number of factors beyond our control. It is, therefore, strictly the users’ r...