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100 Operating Instructions

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Rotary vane vacuum pumps
oillubricated, air-cooled
Vacuum pumps • Compressors

Safety Regulations Connection and installation Maintenance Accessories

Ensure correct dimensions and clean pipelines Maintain pump regularly to achieve the best ope- Mount intake filter AS with the filter cartridge in hori-
(no weld spatter, chips or similar contamination). rating results. Maintenance intervals will depend zontal position. This is to ensure that no dirt will get into
The diameter of the pipelines should at least on the pump´s use and ambient conditions. the compressor during maintenance work.
equal that of the threads. For pipeline lengths of
Please comply with Accident Prevention Regula- more than 2 m use the next larger line diameter.
tions VBG 16, Compressors, in particular Section Keep connections free from oil, grease and water
IIIc "Installation" and IV "Operation" plus VBG 4 or other contaminations. Before commencing maintenance switch off elec- Clean filter cartridges according to the amount of dust in
"Electrical equipment and tools". tricity to reliably avoid unintentional restarting. the environment. Use compressed air to blow through
Vacuum pumps may only be converted or modi- Suction will be reduced by contaminated intake the filter from inside out. Wash-out filter on the inside or
fied after approval by the manufacturer. Filling-in of oil filters or blocked air degrease elements. use vacuum. Make certain that blocked, oily or greasy
cartridges are exchanged against new ones.
Air compression will generate high pump tempe-
ratures, especually at the oil container: Set vacuum control valve to operational value.
- Install pumps/compressors in a position where Use vacuum pump oil SHELL V 9930. Fan cover, fan grill, cooling ribs and surfaces of the
hot surfaces cannot be touched Screw-off oil inlet cover and fill-in oil up to the compressor have to be cleaned to avoid overheating. Oil level switch: Check function during oil exchange;
- Or protect the area around them maximum of the inspection glass MA.
- Or install warning signs. Remove protective caps at LA and SA. Don’t Gas ballast valve: Exchange contaminated valve.
To prevent the pump heating up to values excee- connect to the pipelines yet. Oil / Oil separation
ding specifications it is absolutely necessary to Check oil level daily while the pump is switched off. The
execute each individual step of the maintenance oil level must not sink below inspection glass middle MI.
procedures. Motor connection
Connect the pump/compressor to the electricity
supply observing all applicable safety regulations. Oil exchange
Application Comply with EN 60204 T1. - First exchange of oil after 100 hours of operation
The pumps can be used to generate underpres- Connect motor based on connecting diagram (in ter- - Then every time after 500 - 2000 hours of operation
sure (vacuum). minal box). This work should be carried out by an - At least twice a year
The specification is valid up to a height of 800 m experienced electrician only. Check for connecting - Or after high intake of water
above sea level. voltage, nominal current and frequency.
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Do not convey toxic or inflammable media.
Inlet air must be standard dry atmospheric air.
The old oil is to be drained at drainage screw OA while
Install motor circuit-breaker and set to nominal pump is switched off but still at operating temperature.
Transport and storage motor current. (For data see motor rating plate).
Store pump in a dry area. Prevent condensation
caused by vapour. Briefly start motor and check rotation (arrow on
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Lift and transport only by using the ring screws. casing). Exchange phases if rotation is incorrect. Check air degrease element FA when exchanging
oil and replace if blocked. Insert with seam poin-
Avoid switching of more than 10 times per hour. ting downwards.
Installation The filter cartridges are inserted behind the
It is recommended to install the pumps/compres- enclosure cover GD and are to be cleaned
sor with easy access for maintenance. Commissioning depending on the dust level.
Clearance between compressors and adjacent Connect intake line at SA. Loosen cover DE. Check coarse material separa-
walls should be no less than 10 cm of free space Don’t throttle or block air discharge LA nor use tor and wash out if contaminated: Loosen oil
in order to ensure sufficient air flow for cooling. as compressed air outlet. container cover OD and oil pipeline OL.
Ambient temperatures must not exceed 45°C.

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 Tabelle-Table-Tableau-Tabella-Tabla OE SA
U 4.70 U 4.100

Anschlußleitung bis 2m / 2m bis 10m 1 1/4" / 1 3/4" 1 1/4" / 1 3/4"

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Pipework up to 2m / 2m up to 10m
Tuyauterie jusqu’à 2m / de 2m jusqu’à 10m
Tubazione fino a 2m / da 2m fino a 10m
Tubo de conexión hasta 2m / de 2 a 10m

Schieber-Mindestbreite [mm] 34 34
Width of vanes, min. [mm]
Largeur palettes, min. [mm] MA
Larghezza palette min. [mm]
Ancho mínimo de paletas [mm] OA MI
Volumenstrom bei 50/60 Hz [m3/h] 70/84 100/120 SA
Air flow at 50/60 Hz [m3/h] OE
Débit d’air à 50/60 Hz [m3/h]
Capacità aria a 50/60 Hz [m3/h] FA
Caudal volumétrico de aire con 50/60 Hz [m3/h]

Länge [mm]/Breite [mm] 688/374 799/374

Length [mm]/Width [mm]
Longeur [mm]/Largeur [mm]
Lunghezza [mm]/Larghezza [mm] DE
Longitud [mm]/Ancho [mm]

Höhe [mm] 300 300 MA

Height [mm]
Hauteur [mm] OA MI
Altezza [mm]
Altura [mm]

Gewicht [kg] 54 77
Weight [kg]
Poids [kg]
Peso [kg]
Peso [kg]

Schalldruckpegel [db(A)] 67 68
Acoustic pressure level [db(A)]
Niveau de pression acoustique [db(A)] OL GA
Livello di pressione acustica [db(A)]
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Nivel de pressión acústica [db(A)]

Technische Änderungen vorbehalten

Right of modifications reserved
Sous réserve des modifications
Sotto riserva di modificazioni
Salvo modificaciones técnicas FA
OD

Gebr. Becker GmbH & Co. • Postfach 250220 • D-42238 Wuppertal • Tel. +49 202 6 97-0 • Fax +49 202 66 08 55
Service: • Tel. +49 202 6 97-171 • Fax +49 202 64 44 74 • Internet: www.becker-international.com • e-mail: info@becker-international.com