Binder VAP 5 User manual

Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
VAP 5 Vacuum Pumps
For vacuum drying oven VDL
Model Voltage Equipment Art. no.
VAP 5 vacuum pump 230 V 4 heads 5013-0220
VAP 5 vacuum pump 120 V 4 heads 5013-0221
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: [e-mail] Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone] Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Contents
1. OPERATING MANUAL AND CLASSIFICATION .................................................. 5
1.1 Operating manual................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Structure of the safety and warning notices........................................................................................7
1.3.1 Warning levels ..........................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Representation of safety and warning notices..........................................................................7
1.3.3 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................7
1.3.4 Explosion protection symbol .....................................................................................................8
1.3.5 Pictograms in this manual.........................................................................................................8
1.4 Localization / position of safety labels on the device ..........................................................................9
1.5 Type plates and classifications .........................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Type plate of the entire device VAP 5 ....................................................................................10
1.5.2 Type plate of the electric motor ..............................................................................................12
1.5.3 Type plate of the mechanical pump unit .................................................................................12
1.5.4 Classification on the cable gland ............................................................................................12
1.6 Ex classification of the device and immediate surroundings ............................................................13
1.6.1 Classification of the assembly “VAP 5 vacuum pump” ...........................................................13
1.6.2 Parts of the assembly “VAP 5 vacuum pump”........................................................................14
2. SAFETY................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Personnel Qualification .....................................................................................................................15
2.2 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................17
2.3 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................20
2.4 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................21
2.5 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................22
2.6 Safety regulations .............................................................................................................................22
2.6.1 General information ................................................................................................................22
2.6.2 Safety instructions on installation ...........................................................................................23
2.6.2.1 Measures against overheating ..................................................................................................23
2.6.2.2 No installation in potentially explosive areas of Zone 1 or 0 .....................................................23
2.6.2.3 Technical ventilation (extraction ................................................................................................24
2.6.2.4 Equipotential bonding according to the grounding concept ......................................................25
2.6.2.5 Accessibility to the disconnection from the power supply .........................................................25
2.6.3 Safety instructions on operating the vacuum pump................................................................26
2.6.3.1 Measures against hazards caused by voltage ..........................................................................26
2.6.3.2 Measures against hazards caused by hot surfaces ..................................................................26
2.6.3.3 Measures against hazards from cold surfaces..........................................................................27
2.6.3.4Observe the maximum gas suction temperature ......................................................................27
2.6.3.5 Measures against condensation by pumping vapors ................................................................28
2.6.3.6 Ventilation precautions ..............................................................................................................28
2.6.4 Safety instructions on inert gas supply ...................................................................................29
2.6.5 Safety instructions on the aspirated media.............................................................................29
2.7 Operator responsibility, documentation, and measures ...................................................................30
2.7.1 Risk assessment / explosion protection document.................................................................30
2.7.2 Employee training and protocols ............................................................................................31
2.7.3 Operating instructions issued by the operator ........................................................................31
2.7.4 Personal protective equipment ...............................................................................................32
2.7.5 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ..................................................................................32
2.7.6 Testing and maintenance .......................................................................................................32
2.7.7 Operation log ..........................................................................................................................32
3. DEVICE DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 33
3.1 Device overview ................................................................................................................................33
3.2 Description and equipment ...............................................................................................................35
3.3 Manufacturer's safety plan: Protective measures and equipment ....................................................36

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3.4 Area classification, information for the zone classification................................................................38
3.4.1 Area classification inside the VAP 5 vacuum pump ...............................................................38
3.4.2 Area classification in the surroundings of the VAP 5 vacuum pump ......................................38
3.4.3 Area classification in the surroundings of the VAP 5 vacuum pump when setting it up in the
pump module (optional) ..........................................................................................................39
4. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 40
4.1 Scope of delivery...............................................................................................................................40
4.2 Unpacking, and checking the equipment ..........................................................................................40
4.3 Guidelines for safe transportation .....................................................................................................41
4.4 Storage..............................................................................................................................................42
5. LOCATION OF INSTALLATION AND AMBIENT CONDITIONS......................... 42
5.1 General requirements for installation ................................................................................................42
5.2 Extraction (technical ventilation) .......................................................................................................42
5.3 Information on equipotential bonding ................................................................................................43
5.4 Ambient conditions ............................................................................................................................43
5.5 Permissible areas / zones in the installation area.............................................................................43
5.6 Accessibility of the main power switch / emergency stop .................................................................44
5.7 Fire extinguisher................................................................................................................................44
5.8 Lightning protection device ...............................................................................................................45
6. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 45
6.1 Installation in the pump module (optional) ........................................................................................45
6.2 Vacuum connection...........................................................................................................................45
6.3 Coolant connection ...........................................................................................................................47
6.4 Inert gas connections (optional) ........................................................................................................47
6.4.1 Inert gas connections for purging the drive chamber .............................................................48
6.4.2 Gas ballast inert gas connection.............................................................................................50
6.5 Achieving equipotential bonding / grounding concept ......................................................................51
6.5.1 Equipotential bonding of the components within the pump (delivery condition).....................51
6.5.2 Connection to the equipotential bonding of the system (by the customer).............................52
6.6 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................54
7. EXPLOSION SAFETY TESTS ............................................................................. 55
7.1 Scope of the functional test...............................................................................................................55
7.2 Explosion protection plan ..................................................................................................................56
7.3 Objective of testing............................................................................................................................56
7.4 Testing before initial commissioning .................................................................................................56
7.5 Inspection after changes requiring review ........................................................................................57
7.6 Recurring tests for the explosive safety of the system .....................................................................57
8. COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................ 58
8.1 Requirements for safe commissioning..............................................................................................58
8.2 Tests / inspections ............................................................................................................................58
8.3 Turning on and off, emergency stop .................................................................................................59
9. OPERATION......................................................................................................... 60
9.1 Daily inspection .................................................................................................................................60
9.2 Removing and emptying the condensate catchpot ...........................................................................60
10. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION .............................................................. 62
10.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................63
10.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection...........................................................................................64
10.2.1 Decontamination of the external surfaces of the pump and the glass attachments...............64
10.2.2 Pump suction chamber decontamination................................................................................65

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11. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE BY
THE OPERATOR, REPAIR, TESTING ................................................................ 66
11.1 General information, personnel qualifications...................................................................................66
11.2 Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................67
11.3 Regular inspection, maintenance intervals .......................................................................................68
11.3.1 Daily inspection by the operator .............................................................................................68
11.3.2 Regular inspection ..................................................................................................................68
11.3.3 Maintenance intervals .............................................................................................................69
11.4 Maintenance by the operator: Replacing of the form diaphragms....................................................69
11.4.1 Removing the pump unit from the housing .............................................................................70
11.4.2 Removing the equipotential bonding cable.............................................................................72
11.4.3 Replacing the service kit (form diaphragm, valves and o rings) .............................................72
11.4.4 Reinserting the pump unit into the housing ............................................................................74
11.4.5 Function test ...........................................................................................................................75
11.5 Simple troubleshooting......................................................................................................................75
11.6 BINDER Service contact data ...........................................................................................................77
11.7 Sending a device back to BINDER GmbH........................................................................................77
12. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 77
12.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................77
12.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................78
12.3 Disposal of the device in the Federal Republic of Germany.............................................................78
12.4 Disposal of the device in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of Germany
..........................................................................................................................................................79
12.5 Disposal of the device in non-member states of the EU...................................................................80
13. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 80
13.1 Connections ......................................................................................................................................80
13.2 VAP 5 Technical data........................................................................................................................81
13.3 Circuit of the pump heads .................................................................................................................81
13.4 Materials of pump parts in contact with the medium.........................................................................82
13.5 Accessories and spare parts.............................................................................................................82
13.6 Diagrams of suction pressure / suction capacity ..............................................................................83
13.7 Dimensions........................................................................................................................................83
14. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY............................... 84
14.1 EU Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................84
15. DAMAGE REPORT .............................................................................................. 87
16. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 89
16.1 For devices located outside the USA and Canada ...........................................................................89
16.2 For devices in the USA and Canada.................................................................................................92

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the vacuum pump, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the
instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the device and/or poor equipment
performance..
1. Operating manual and classification
1.1 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the device. If selling the device, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser. This product
must not be distributed without the operating manual.
To avoid injuries and property damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks and to the loss of explosion protection.
Users/personnel must read and understand these operating instruction in full prior to starting work.
DANGER
Explosion hazard due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and device damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the device prior to installing and
using the device.
Keep the operating manual for future reference.
Make sure that all persons who use the device and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-
dateness and validity of this Operating Manual.

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1.2 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe
installing, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. The content of
this operating manual takes into account the applicable regulatory requirements and the latest technology.
The operator is responsible for ensuring proper use of vacuum apparatus / vacuum systems. The device
may only be used if it is in perfect technical condition.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may
deviate from the actual version of the device. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or special
design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these
instructions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or
incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly, e.g. by phone at the number located on page one of this manual.
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively
valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal
regulations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
Furthermore, relevant national and international regulations on occupational safety apply. The operator
must know, comply with, and implement these requirements. In particular, this includes the provisions of
ATEX Operational Directive 1999/92/EC (“ATEX 137”) (implemented for Germany in the Industrial Safety
Regulation (BetrSichV) and the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV)). The operator is
responsible for choosing suitable work equipment for the areas classified as explosion hazards and for
installing and operating equipment in accordance with respective requirements.
Limitation of liability
BINDER GmbH is not liable for any damage arising from the following causes:
•Non-observance of Instruction Manual
•Improper use
•Improper installation, setup, maintenance, repair
•Inspections not being performed (testing before initial commissioning, recurring tests, testing before
recommissioning
•Negligence or willful intent
•Incorrect response to malfunctions
•Assignment of improperly or insufficiently trained personnel
•Technical changes and modifications made by the operator and not approved by the manufacturer
•Use of non-approved accessories and replacement parts
We reserve the right to technical changes as part of improvements to operating characteristics and further
development.
Have repairs performed only by experts authorized by BINDER. Repaired devices must comply with the
quality standard specified by BINDER. In particular, carry out an inspection before recommissioning after
maintenance or repairs. These can only be performed by the manufacturer or specially trained personnel
(in Germany: Qualified Persons per BetrSichVO).

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1.3 Structure of the safety and warning notices
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations
following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.3.1 Warning levels
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word,
the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or to property in its proximity.
1.3.2 Representation of safety and warning notices
Pictogram WARNING LEVEL
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3.3 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.

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1.3.4 Explosion protection symbol
Use of the explosion protection symbol warns against explosion hazards.
Observe all measures in this operating manual to avoid the formation of explosive atmosphere
as well as explosions.
1.3.5 Pictograms in this manual
Warning signs
Danger of injury
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Inhalation hazard
Suffocation hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Pollution Hazard
Cutting injuries
Low temperature
warning
Toxic substances
warning
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Release before
maintenance or repairs
Wear protective gloves
Wear eye protectors
Wear ESD shoes
(antistatic shoes)
Ground before use
Environment protection
Wipe with damp cloth
only

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Prohibition signs
Prohibited
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.4 Localization / position of safety labels on the device
The following labels are located on the pump housing:
Safety labels (warning signs)
Hot surface
Figure 1: Position of the safety labels on the device
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements.

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1.5 Type plates and classifications
There are three type plates / four classification labels on the device in the following positions:
(A)
(B)
(C)
Figure 2: Type plate positions
(A) Entire device (assembly)
(B) Pump unit
(C) Motor
1.5.1 Type plate of the entire device VAP 5
230V 115V
Figure 3: Type plate of the entire device VAP 5 (assembly)