Schmalz EVE-OG 10 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vacuum pump EVE-OG 10-16
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Contents
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Contents
1 Important Information ...................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Note on Using this Document ............................................................................................................ 5
1.2 The technical documentation is part of the product ........................................................................ 5
1.3 Symbol.................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Fundamental Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................6
2.1 Intended Use........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Personnel qualification ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Warnings in This Document................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Residual Risks....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Changes to the Vacuum Generator.................................................................................................... 7
3 Product Description ........................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Vacuum Pump Components ............................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Functional Principle............................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Application Area ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 On/Off Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Technical Data ...............................................................................................................................................10
4.1 General Parameters........................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Oil ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Transport and Storage..................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Checking the Delivery ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Transporting the Vacuum Pump ...................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Storage............................................................................................................................................... 12
6 Installation.....................................................................................................................................................13
6.1 Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Checking the oil level........................................................................................................................ 14
6.4 Filling with Oil ................................................................................................................................... 15
6.5 Pneumatically Connecting the Vacuum Pump ................................................................................ 15
6.6 Electrical Connection......................................................................................................................... 16
7 Operation ......................................................................................................................................................19
7.1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Version with Oil Return Valve .......................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Conveying Condensable Vapors ....................................................................................................... 20
8 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................21
8.1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 21
8.2 Maintenance Plan.............................................................................................................................. 22
8.3 Changing the Oil ............................................................................................................................... 22
8.4 Changing the Air-Oil Separator........................................................................................................ 24
8.5 Cleaning the Pump............................................................................................................................ 25
9 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................26

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10 Repair.............................................................................................................................................................27
11 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................28
11.1 Safety Instructions for Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 28
11.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 28
12 Optional Accessories.....................................................................................................................................31
12.1 Gas ballast valve ................................................................................................................................ 31
12.2 Inlet Filter........................................................................................................................................... 31
13 Spare and Wearing Parts..............................................................................................................................32
14 Taking the Product Out of Operation and Disposal...................................................................................33
15 EU Conformity...............................................................................................................................................34
16 UKCA Conformity..........................................................................................................................................35
17 Declaration of Decontamination .................................................................................................................36

1 Important Information
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1Important Information
1.1Note on Using this Document
J.SchmalzGmbH is generally referred to as Schmalz in this document.
The document contains important notes and information about the different
operating phases of the product:
• Transport, storage, start of operations and decommissioning
• Safe operation, required maintenance, rectification of any faults
The document describes the product at the time of delivery by Schmalz and is aimed at:
• Installers who are trained in handling the product and can operate and in-
stall it
• Technically trained service personnel performing the maintenance work
• Technically trained persons who work on electrical equipment
1.2The technical documentation is part of the product
1. For problem-free and safe operation, follow the instructions in the documents.
2. Keep the technical documentation in close proximity to the product. The documentation must be ac-
cessible to personnel at all times.
3. Pass on the technical documentation to subsequent users.
ðFailure to follow the instructions in these Operating instructions may result in life-threatening in-
juries!
ðSchmalz is not liable for damage or malfunctions that result from failure to heed these instructions.
If you still have questions after reading the technical documentation, contact Schmalz Service at:
www.schmalz.com/services
1.3Symbol
This symbol indicates useful and important information.
üThis symbol represents a prerequisite that must be met prior to an operational step.
4This symbol represents an action to be performed.
ðThis symbol represents the result of an action.
Actions that consist of more than one step are numbered:
1. First action to be performed.
2. Second action to be performed.

2 Fundamental Safety Instructions
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2Fundamental Safety Instructions
2.1Intended Use
The vacuum pump is built in accordance with the latest standards of technology and is delivered in a safe
operating condition.
The vacuum pump from Schmalz is designed for the suction of air and other dry, non-aggressive, non-
toxic, and non-explosive gases.
Neutral gases in accordance with EN983 are approved as evacuation media. Neutral gases include air, ni-
trogen and inert gases (e.g. argon, xenon and neon).
Conveying other media increases the thermal and/or mechanical load on the machine and must only be
performed in consultation with J. Schmalz.
The vacuum pump is designed for indoor use; in the case of outdoor installation, contact Schmalz so that
special precautions can be taken if necessary.
The product is intended for industrial use.
Intended use includes observing the technical data and the installation and operating instructions in this
manual.
2.2Personnel qualification
Unqualified personnel cannot recognize dangers and are therefore exposed to higher risks!
1. Electrical work and installations may only be carried out by qualified electrical specialists.
2. Assembly and adjustment work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
These operating instructions are intended for fitters who are trained in handling the product and who
can operate and install it.
2.3Warnings in This Document
Warnings warn against hazards that may occur when handling the product. The signal word indicates the
level of danger.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high-risk hazard that will result in death or serious injury if not
avoided.
WARNING
Indicates a medium-risk hazard that could result in death or serious injury if
not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a low-risk hazard that could result in minor or moderate injury if
not avoided.
NOTE
Indicates a danger that leads to property damage.
2.4Residual Risks
WARNING
Risk of fire and explosion caused by sparks
Serious injury!
4Do not use the product in environments where there is a risk of explosion.

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CAUTION
Vacuum close to the eye
Severe eye injury!
4Wear eye protection.
4Do not look into vacuum openings, e.g. suction cups.
WARNING
Extraction of hazardous media, liquids or bulk material
Personal injury or damage to property!
4Do not extract harmful media such as dust, oil mists, vapors, aerosols etc.
4Do not extract aggressive gases or media such as acids, acid fumes, bases, biocides, dis-
infectants or detergents.
4Do not extract liquids or bulk materials, e.g. granulates.
2.5Changes to the Vacuum Generator
Schmalz assumes no liability for consequences of modifications over which it has no control:
1. The vacuum generator must be operated only in its original condition as delivered.
2. Use only original spare parts from Schmalz.
3. The vacuum generator may be operated only in perfect condition.

3 Product Description
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3Product Description
3.1Vacuum Pump Components
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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101112
1 Directional arrow 7 Vacuum connection
2 Motor terminal box 8 Gas ballast valve
3 Oil filler plug 9 Transport lugs
4 Type plate, vacuum pump 10 Oil sight glass
5 Air-oil separator 11 Oil drain screw
6 Outlet connection 12 Oil separator
3.2Functional Principle

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The vacuum pump functions according to the rotary vane principle.
The oil seals the gaps, lubricates the slides, and dissipates compression heat.
The oil seals the gaps, lubricates the slides, and dissipates compression heat.
Exhaust gas filters then separate the oil from the discharged gas.
3.3Application Area
Version with float valve (standard):
The machine is suitable for continuous operation.
Version with oil return valve:
During operation, oil collects at the bottom of the upper chamber of the oil separator and cannot flow
into the lower chamber during machine operation.
After no more than 10 hours of continuous operation, or if the pressure difference between the vacuum
and pressure side is high after a shorter period of time, the machine must be switched off for at least 15
minutes to allow the oil to flow from the upper chamber of the oil separator into the lower chamber.
3.4On/Off Switch
The vacuum pump is supplied without an on/off switch. The vacuum pump must be controlled at the site
of installation.
The vacuum pump can optionally be equipped with a starter unit or a frequency-controlled drive.

4 Technical Data
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4Technical Data
4.1General Parameters
Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump:
Parameter Unit EVE-OG 10 EVE-OG 16
Nominal suction rate (50 Hz / 60 Hz) m³/h 10/12 16/19
Max. vacuum
(without gas ballast valve)
mbar 980
Motor rated speed (50 Hz / 60 Hz) rpm 1500 / 1800
Motor rated power (50 Hz / 60 Hz) kW 0.5 / 0.7
Power consumption at 100 mbar (50 Hz / 60
Hz)
kW 0.36 / 0.41 0.49 / 0.59
Power consumption at final pressure (50 Hz /
60 Hz)
kW 0.33 / 0.37 0.39 / 0.48
Sound pressure level (EN ISO 2151) (50 Hz / 60
Hz)
dB(A) 53 / 56 54 / 56
Operating temperature (50Hz/60Hz) °C 74 / 76 76 / 81
Ambient temperature range °C See oil
Ambient pressure — Atmospheric pressure
Oil quantity l 0.4
Approximate weight kg 19
For exact electrical and pneumatic data, refer to the type plate and/or data sheet.
4.2Oil
Description Value
Designation OEL-EVE- ….ANDEROL 555
ISO-VG 100
Basis Synthetic diester
Ambient temperature range [°C] 5 to 40
Part no. for 1 L packaging 27.02.01.00055
Part no. for 5 L packaging 27.02.01.00056
The type plate displays the type of oil used to fill the vacuum pump.

5 Transport and Storage
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5Transport and Storage
5.1Checking the Delivery
The scope of delivery can be found in the order confirmation. The weights and dimensions are listed in
the delivery notes.
1. Compare the entire delivery with the supplied delivery notes to make sure nothing is missing.
2. Damage caused by defective packaging or occurring in transit must be reported immediately to the
carrier and J.SchmalzGmbH.
5.2Transporting the Vacuum Pump
üWear protective work shoes and gloves.
1. Secure the load according to national regulations before every transport operation.
2. Ensure that the hoists and slings used have the necessary specifications.
3. Ensure that any personnel involved in transporting with lifting devices or industrial trucks are autho-
rized and qualified to do so.
WARNING
Suspended load.
Risk of injury!
4Do not walk, stand or work under suspended loads.
CAUTION
Moving or carrying the product by hand.
Risk of injury!
4Do not lift products that weigh more than 20kg by hand.
4Observe all safety regulations to protect against accidents.
ðE.g. wear PPE (gloves, safety shoes, helmet)
NOTE
Tilting a vacuum pump filled with oil
Tilting a vacuum pump filled with oil can cause large quantities of oil to enter the cylinder.
The slides will be damaged if the vacuum pump is started while there is an excessive amount
of oil in the cylinder. This will destroy the vacuum pump.
4Before transporting, always drain the oil or transport the vacuum pump in a horizontal
position.
üThe eye bolt must be in perfect condition, completely screwed in, and hand-tightened.
4Check the vacuum pump for transport damage.
If the vacuum pump is mounted to a base plate, proceed as follows:
4Remove the mounting.

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WARNING
Lifting the vacuum pump from the eye bolt of the motor
Risk of serious injury!
4Do not lift the vacuum pump by the eye bolt of the motor, but rather as illustrated
above.
Before commissioning, check and top up the oil in the pump according to the indication on the oil level
indicator.
Commissioning the vacuum pump without sufficient oil will destroy it.
5.3Storage
4Seal all openings with adhesive tape or reuse the caps included in delivery.
Proceed as follows if storing for longer than 3 months:
1. Wrap the vacuum pump with anti-corrosive plastic film.
2. Store the vacuum pump in a protected, dry and dust-free room, preferably in its original packaging
and at a temperature between 0 and 40° C.

6 Installation
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6Installation
6.1Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Improper installation or maintenance
Personal injury or damage to property
4Prior to installation and before maintenance work, the vacuum generator must be dis-
connected from the power supply and secured against unauthorized restart!
NOTE
Using the Vacuum pump outside the permissible installation conditions.
Danger of premature failure of the machine and loss of efficiency.
4The installation conditions must comply with all specifications.
For safe installation, the following instructions must be observed:
üThe machine must not be in a potentially explosive environment.
üThe ambient conditions must comply with the specifications contained in the technical data.
üThe installation site must be ventilated to ensure sufficient cooling of the machine.
üThe oil sight glass must be visible at all times.
üSufficient space for maintenance work must be provided.

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1. Ensure that the environmental conditions comply with the motor protection class and electrical de-
vices.
2. Ensure that the ventilation openings (inlets and outlets) are not covered and that the cooling air can
flow freely.
3. Check the oil level.
4. Ensure that all covers, guards, etc. are attached.
5. Use only the connectors, mounting holes and attachment materials that have been provided.
6. Firmly connect and secure pneumatic and electrical line connections to the vacuum generator.
If the vacuum pump is installed higher than 1,000 meters above sea level:
4Contact a Schmalz representative. The motor power must be limited or the ambient temperature
must be restricted.
6.2Mounting
Before mounting the pump at the installation location, bring it to the ambient temperature.
1. Ensure that the machine is set up and attached horizontally. A deviation of 1° in any direction can
be tolerated.
2. Remove all protective caps before installation.
Tension or pressure must not be applied to the connections via the connection lines. If necessary, use flexi-
ble connections.
The line cross-section of the connection lines must have at least the same cross-section as the machine
connections over the entire length.
If the connection lines are very long, it is advisable to use larger line cross-sections to avoid loss of effi-
ciency. Contact a Schmalz representative.
6.3Checking the oil level
1. Switch off the vacuum pump.
2. After switching off the vacuum pump,
wait 1 minute before checking the oil level.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
3. If necessary, top up with oil as described in (>
See ch. 6.4 Filling with Oil,Page 15).

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6.4Filling with Oil
NOTE
Use of unsuitable oil or too little oil.
Danger of premature failure and damage to the vacuum pump.
4Only use oils approved and recommended by Schmalz.
4Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX marks.
Check the oil level O-ring
6.5Pneumatically Connecting the Vacuum Pump
CAUTION
The discharged gas contains minimal amounts of oil.
Health risk
4If the air is directed into rooms where people are present, ensure adequate ventilation.
NOTE
Ingress of foreign bodies or liquids.
Danger of damage to the machine.
4If the gas that is sucked in contains dust or other solids, install a suitable filter (≤ 5mi-
crons) in front of the inlet of the machine.
Use only hoses that are designed for the maximum permitted pump operating pressure (see the chapter
“Technical Data”). Use only hoses that have sufficient chemical resistance to the gases to be conveyed.

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Connecting the vacuum connection:
WARNING
A powerful vacuum flow creates a strong suction effect
Risk of injury to eyes or other body parts
4Wear eye protection.
4Do not look or reach into the vacuum opening.
4When the vacuum generator is switched on, maintain a safe distance from the vacuum
opening.
1. Remove the protective plug.
2. Connect the suction line to the vacuum connection. The connection size is: G3/4
3. Check that the hoses and junctions are connected correctly and tightly.
4. Check that the installation is sealed tight.
Exhaust air connection:
Connection size:
— Without connection. The discharged gas is discharged into the ambient air of the vacuum pump.
The connection dimensions may vary for specific orders.
4Ensure that the discharged gas can flow out freely. Never close the exhaust air line, throttle it or use
it as a source of compressed air.
If the air that was sucked in is not discharged into the environment around the immediate vicinity of the
vacuum pump, observe the following:
4Lay the exhaust air line sloping down to the vacuum pump or install a liquid condenser or a conden-
sation collector pipe with a drain valve to prevent liquid from running back into the machine.
6.6Electrical Connection
DANGER
Electrocution by live components or wires
Serious injury or death!
4Electrical installation work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
4Make sure that the electrical components are not live before installation, maintenance
and troubleshooting.
4Switch off the mains switch and secure against unauthorized restart.

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The electrical installation must comply with applicable national and international standards, guidelines
and regulations.
üThe power supply for the motor must comply with the specifications on the motor type plate.
1. Install a lockable disconnecting switch on the power supply so that the vacuum pump can be com-
pletely disconnected during maintenance operations.
2. Install overload protection for the motor according to EN 60204-1. (Schmalz recommends installing a
D-curve circuit breaker).
3. Ensure that the vacuum pump motor is not affected by electrical or electromagnetic pulses from the
power supply.
4. Connect the protective conductor.
5. Connect the motor to the power supply.
NOTE
Incorrect electrical connection of the vacuum pump
Danger of motor damage.
4The following circuit diagrams show the typical wirings. Check that the motor terminal
box contains instructions for the cabling/circuit diagrams.
6.6.1Circuit diagrams for three-phase motor
Delta connection (low voltage): Star connection (high voltage):
Double star connection, multi-voltage motor with
9 pins (low voltage):
Star connection, multi-voltage motor with 9 pins
(high voltage):

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6.6.2Checking the Direction of Rotation
NOTE
Electric motor running in the wrong direction
Damage to the motor
4Reverse the rotational direction by reversing the polarity in the supply line.
For three-phase A.C. motors, check the direction of rotation of the motor as follows:
1. Switch on the vacuum pump for a fraction of
a second.
2. Watch the motor’s fan blade. It must rotate in
the direction shown by the arrow on the mo-
tor housing.
3. The device is delivered with a clockwise rota-
tion field. If the direction of rotation is incor-
rect, switch the unit off immediately and re-
verse the connection in the supply line.
4. Check the direction of rotation once again.
Damage or destruction of the motor resulting from operation with the incorrect rotational
direction is not covered by the warranty.

7 Operation
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7Operation
7.1Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Touching hot surfaces
Touching hot surfaces may cause injury from burns.
4Wear work gloves.
4Do not touch components during operation.
4Allow the components to cool down before commencing work on the product.
CAUTION
Noise pollution caused by machine during operation
Danger of hearing damage
4If you spend longer periods of time in the immediate vicinity of the machine when it is
not soundproofed: Wear ear protectors.
NOTE
Use of unsuitable oil or too little oil.
Danger of premature failure and damage to the vacuum pump.
4Only use oils approved and recommended by Schmalz.
4Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX marks.
4Switch on the machine.
The permitted maximum number of starts of 12 times per hour must not be exceeded. The individual
starts must be distributed over the period of one hour.
4Check the oil level after a few minutes of machine operation and top up oil if necessary.
Once the machine is operating under normal conditions, proceed as follows:
4Measure the strength of the motor current and record it for reference purposes for future mainte-
nance and troubleshooting.
7.2Version with Oil Return Valve
During operation, oil collects at the bottom of the upper chamber of the oil separator and cannot flow
into the lower chamber during machine operation.
After 10 hours of continuous operation of the vacuum pump, and if there is a high pressure difference be-
tween the vacuum and the overpressure side, proceed as follows:
4Switch off the machine for at least 15 minutes.
ðThis allows the oil to flow from the upper chamber of the oil separator to the lower chamber.

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7.3Conveying Condensable Vapors
A certain amount of water vapor in the gas flow is tolerated. Contact Schmalz for information on how to
convey other vapors.
When conveying condensable vapors, observe the following:
START
Close the
stop valve*
and open the
gas ballast
valve**
Preheat the
machine 30 minutes
Open the stop
valve and
continue the
procedure
Close the stop
valve
30 minutes
Close the gas
ballast valve
END
*Not included in the scope of delivery.
**May be an optional piece of equipment for some products
The gas ballast valve (optional) must be open.