Pfeiffer Vacuum DUO 1.6 MC User manual

PD 0061 BEN/G (1708)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN
Translation of the original instructions
DUO 1.6 / DUO 1.6 M / DUO 1.6 MC
Rotary Vane Pump

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Improper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Product identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.3 Connecting the exhaust side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Connecting to the mains power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.5 Filling up the operating fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Before switching on the pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Pumping condensable vapours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4 Topping up the operating fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.5 Switching off the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.2 Changing the operating fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3 Changing the kind of operating fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.4 Cleaning the gas ballast valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.1 Shutting down for longer periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.2 Re-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9 Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.1 Rectifying malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11.1 Spare parts packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
12 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
13 Technical data and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
13.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
13.2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
13.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

About this manual
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1 About this manual
1.1 Validity
This operating manual is for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. It describes the functioning
of the designated product and provides the most important information for safe use of
the unit. The description follows applicable EU guidelines. All information provided in this
operating manual refers to the current state of the product's development. The documen-
tation remains valid as long as the customer does not make any changes to the product.
Up-to-date operating instructions can also be downloaded from
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com.
Applicable docu-
ments
*also available via www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
For information about other certifications, if applicable, please see the signet on the prod-
uct or:
●www.tuvdotcom.com
●TUVdotCOM-ID 0000021320
1.2 Conventions
Safety instructions The safety instructions in Pfeiffer Vacuum operating instructions are the result of risk
evaluations and hazard analyses and are oriented on international certification stan-
dards as specified by UL, CSA, ANSI Z-535, SEMI S1, ISO 3864 and DIN 4844. In this
document, the following hazard levels and information are considered:
Duo 1.6 / Duo 1.6 M / Duo 1.6 MC Operating instructions
Declaration of Conformity Part of this document
Operating instructions for accessories (order-specifically) see section "accessories"*
DANGER
Imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Possibly imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Possibly imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Command or note
Command to perform an action or information about properties, the disregarding of
which may result in damage to the product.

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About this manual
Pictographs
Instructions in the
text
Work instruction: here you have to do something.
Abbreviations M version: Version with magnetic coupling
MC version: C-Version with magnetic coupling
RSSR: Radial Shaft Seal Ring
OME: Oil mist eliminator
ODK: Oil drain kit with return unit
Symbols used The following symbols are used consistently throughout in all illustrations:
Vacuum flange
Exhaust flange
Gas ballast valve
Power connection
Prohibition of an action to avoid any risk of accidents, the disregarding
of which may result in serious accidents
Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of
the unit or equipment
Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan-
ger, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents
Important information about the product or this document
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Safety
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2Safety
2.1 Safety precautions
●Do not expose any body parts to the vacuum.
●Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations.
●Check regularly that all safety precautions are being complied with.
●Do not carry out any unauthorised modifications or conversions to the pumps.
●Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the surface temperature of the
pumps may rise above 70 °C. Use suitable finger guards if necessary.
●When returning the pumps to us please note the instructions in the Service section.
The following safety instructions are only valid for the disassembly of the drive
system for a vacuum pump with a magnetic coupling:
●When disassembling the drive system from the pump housing, the strong magnetic
field may influence the function and operational reliability of electrical and electronic
devices.
●Persons with cardiac pacemakers must keep away from the magnetic coupling.
–Minimum distance: 2 m!
●Disassembled magnetic couplings must be kept away from computers, data storage
media and other electronic components.
●Keep the disassembled components of the magnetic coupling separate at all times.
Danger of crushing!
●Do not allow any magnetised parts into the vicinity of the magnetic coupling. Danger
of injury!
2.2 Protective equipment
Determined situations concerning the handling of vacuum pumps require wearing of per-
sonal protective equipment. The owner, respectively the employer are obligated to pro-
vide an adequate equipment to any operating persons.
Duty to inform
Each person involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the vacuum pump
must read and observe the safety-related parts of these operating instructions.
The operator is obligated to make operating personnel aware of dangers originating
from the vacuum pump, the pumped medium and the entire system.
Installation and operation of accessories
Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps can be equipped with a series of adapted accessories. The in-
stallation, operation and maintenance of connected devices are described in detail in
the operating instructions of the individual components.
For information on order numbers of components, see "Accessories".
Use original accessory parts only.
DANGER
Danger to health by hazardous substances during maintenance or installation
Depending on the process vacuum pumps, components or operating fluids can be con-
taminated by toxic, reactive or radioactive substances.
Wear adequate protective equipment during maintenance and repairs or in case of
reinstallation.

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Safety
2.3 Proper use
●The vacuum pump may only be used to generate a vacuum.
●Only use the vacuum pump for applications with oxygen concentration ≤21%.
●Installation, operating and maintenance regulations must be complied with.
●Other accessories, than those described in this manual, must not be used without the
agreement of Pfeiffer Vacuum.
2.4 Improper use
Improper use will cause all claims for liability and warranties to be forfeited. Improper use
is defined as usage for purposes deviating from those mentioned above, especially:
●pumping of corrosive gases
●pumping of explosive media
●operation in potentially explosive areas
●pumping of gases containing impurities such as particles, dusts and condensate; note
the vapour compatibility levels of the pump
●pumping of substances that tend to sublime
●use of the vacuum pump to generate pressure
●pumping of liquids
●the use of operating fluids not specified by Pfeiffer Vacuum
●connection to pumps or units which are not suitable for this purpose according to their
operating instructions
●connection to units which have exposed voltage-carrying parts
CAUTION
Risk of injury through hot surfaces
Vacuum pumps can become hot during operation.
Allow the pump to cool before maintenance and repairs.
If necessary wear protective gloves according to EN 420.
CAUTION
Increased noise emission!
Increased noise emission can occur within a limited area surrounding the vacuum
pump.
Provide noise protection or
wear hearing protection.
NOTICE
EC conformity
The manufacturer's declaration of conformity becomes invalid if the operator modifies
the original product or installs additional components.
Following installation into a plant and before commissioning, the operator must check
the entire system for compliance with the valid EU directives and reassess it accord-
ingly.

Transport and storage
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3 Transport and storage
3.1 Transport
Transport instructions
Remove the locking cap from the vacuum and exhaust flange immediately before con-
necting!
– Check the cone strainer, paying attention to the O-ring.
Use only the handle on the top side of the pump to lift the pump.
Fig. 1: Transporting the pump
3.2 Storage
Check that all the openings on the pump are securely closed.
Fill up the pump with new operating fluid to the top edge of the sight glass.
Store the pump only dry and dust-free indoors within the specified environmental con-
ditions.
– In rooms with moist or aggressive atmospheres, the pump must be airproof shrink-
wrapped in a plastic bag together with a bag of desiccant.
– After storage periods longer than two years, it is recommended to carry out main-
tenance and change the operating fluid before using the pump.

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Product description
4 Product description
4.1 Product identification
To correctly identify the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always have
the information from the rating plate available.
●Pump model and model number
●Type and amount of operating fluid
●Date of manufacture
Please find the voltage range and motor-related data on the separately attached motor
rating plate.
Fig. 2: Product identification on the rating plate
Scope of delivery ●Pump with drive unit
●Operating fluid (except F4 and F5)
●Cone strainer and centering ring/centering ring with nozzle with O-rings
●Locking cap for vacuum and exhaust flange
●Operating instructions
Variants
D-35641 Asslar
Mod.: DUO 3
Mod.-Nr.: PK D57 XXX
Ser.- Nr.: 0014440
S : max. 2.5/2.9 m /h
Oil : P3 0.4 l
Mass : 11,2 kg
n : XXXX 1/min
(N )
2
3
max.
Made in Germany 2005/01
Pump type Pump versions
Duo 1.6 Standard version of pump
Duo 1.6 M M version of pump; differences from the standard version:
●Magnetic coupling
Duo 1.6 MC C version of pump; differences from the standard version:
●Operating fluid F4
●Magnetic coupling capsulated on pump side
●Vane material changed
●Hose connection at the gas ballast valve
●Leak rate ≤1 • 10-8 Pa m3/s

Installation
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4.2 Function
Vacuum pumps of the Duo series are oil-sealed, two-stage rotary vane vacuum pumps.
The vacuum pumps are equipped with a safety valve which, when the pump is at a stand-
still, closes the vacuum chamber vacuum tight and at the same time vents the pump.
The version with magnetic coupling has as an alternative to conventional shaft
feedthrough a static and maintenance-free seal towards the outside.
Fig. 3: Duo 1.6
5 Installation
5.1 Set-up
Installation location Observe the following requirements when setting up the pump:
●Consider the load-bearing capacity of the installation site.
●Maximum installation altitude 2000 m (above mean sea level)
●Permissible ambient temperature: +12 ... 40°C
●Maximum relative humidity 85%
1 Vacuum flange
2 Exhaust flange
6 Connector IEC/C14
23 Inlet port operating fluid
return line
60 Gas ballast valve
302 Casing
304 Operating fluid filler screw
306 O-ring
308 Operating fluid drain screw
310 O-ring
318 Sight glass
406 Motor
1
23
6
2
304/306 15
318 308/310 302 60 406
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Installation
Fig. 4: Setting up the pump
Fill up with operating fluid before operating the first time (see p. 16, chap. 5.5).
– Amount and type according to rating plate
Always place the pump on a firm, even surface.
Where stationary installation is involved, anchor the pump on site; if necessary, ex-
change the base for one with mounting holes (on request).
When installing the pump in a closed housing, ensure there is sufficient air circulation.
– Sight glass and gas ballast valve must be visible and readily accessible.
– Voltage and frequency information given on the motor rating plate must be visible.
5.2 Connecting the vacuum side
Remove locking cap from the vacuum flange;
– pay attention to the cone strainer and the respective O-ring in the intake port.
The connection between the pump and the vacuum chamber should be kept as short
as possible.
– Depending on the pump type, use metallic hoses or PVC hoses with flange con-
nections.
– Separators, filters etc. may be installed upstream to protect the pump (see acces-
sories). However, please observe the loss of pumping capacity due to the conduc-
tivity of the accessories.
5.3 Connecting the exhaust side
max. 10
°
> 35 mm
WARNING
Emission of toxic substances from the exhaust!
Danger of poisoning from emitted gases or vapours, which can be detrimental to health
and/or can pollute the environment, depending on the particular application.
Comply with the applicable regulations when working with toxic substances.
Only officially approved filter systems may be used to separate and remove these
substances.
CAUTION
High pressure in the exhaust line!
Danger of damage to the seals and danger of the pump bursting.
Observe the maximum permissible pressure of 1500 hPa (absolute), activate shut-
off valves in such a way that they open before or at the same time as the pump is
started.