vacuubrand MD 12 VARIO select User manual

Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
Original instructions EN OI no.: 20901121
Diaphragm pump
MV 10 VARIO select
MD 12 VARIO select
ME 16 VARIO select

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Manufacturer:
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
Alfred‑Zippe‑Str. 4
97877 Wertheim
GERMANY
Phone:
Head ofce [phone]‑0
Sales [phone]‑5550
Service [phone]‑5660
Fax: [phone]‑5555
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.vacuubrand.com
Thank you for purchasing this product from VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG . You have chosen a modern and techni-
cally high quality product.

Content
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1 Introduction 5
1.1 User information .................................5
1.2 About this document..............................6
1.2.1 Manual structure .............................6
1.2.2 Display conventions ..........................7
1.2.3 Symbols and icons ...........................8
1.2.4 Handling instructions (action steps)...............9
1.2.5 Abbreviations ...............................9
1.2.6 Term denitions.............................10
2 Safety information 11
2.1 Usage ........................................11
2.1.1 Intende d use ...............................11
2.1.2 Improper use...............................12
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse............................ 12
2.2 Obligations ....................................13
2.2.1 Operator obligations .........................13
2.2.2 Personnel obligations ........................13
2.3 Target group description..........................14
2.4 General safety information ........................15
2.4.1 Protective clothing...........................15
2.4.2 Safety precautions ..........................15
2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials...............16
2.4.4 Eliminate sources of danger ...................17
2.5 Motor protection ................................20
2.6 ATEX equipment category ........................21
2.7 Proper disposal ................................22
3 Product description 23
3.1 Schematic design ...............................23
3.2 Diaphragm pump series .........................24
4 Installation and connection 25
4.1 Transport .....................................25
4.2 Installation ....................................26
4.3 Controller base .................................28
4.4 Connection ....................................29
4.4.1 Assemble silencer (EX) ......................29
4.4.2 Vacuum connection (IN) ......................30
4.4.3 Outlet connection (EX) .......................32
4.4.4 Connect venting valve (optional) ................34
4.4.5 Electrical connection.........................35
Table of conTenT

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5 Commissioning (operation) 37
5.1 Switch on .....................................37
5.2 Operation ....................................37
5.2.1 Operation (see description of controller)........39
5.3 Shutdown (switch off) ............................40
5.4 Storage.......................................41
6 Troubleshooting 43
6.1 Technical support ...............................43
6.2 Error – Cause – Remedy .........................43
7 Cleaning and maintenance 47
7.1 Information on service work .......................48
7.2 Cleaning ......................................50
7.2.1 Diaphragm pump ...........................50
7.2.2 Clean or replace molded PTFE hoses ...........50
7.2.3 Clean or replace the controller .................50
7.3 Diaphragm pump maintenance ....................51
7.3.1 Maintenance items ..........................51
7.3.2 Preparation ................................52
7.3.3 Replacing the diaphragms and valves ...........55
8 Appendix 70
8.1 Technical information ............................70
8.1.1 Technical data ..............................70
8.1.2 Wetted materials ............................73
8.1.3 Rating plate................................74
8.2 Ordering information.............................75
8.3 Service .......................................77
8.4 Index.........................................78
8.5 EC Declaration of Conformity .....................80

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual is part of your product. The manual applies to all
variants of the pump and is intended in particular for laboratory
staff.
1.1 User information
Safety
Read this manual thoroughly and completely before using the
product.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible location.
Correct use of the product is essential for safe operation. Comply
with all safety information provided!
In addition to this manual, adhere to the accident prevention
regulations and industrial safety regulations applicable in the
country of use.
General
For easier readability, the general term diaphragm pump is
used as an equivalent to and instead of the product name
Mx 1x VARIO select diaphragm pump.
If passing the product on to a third party, also give them this
manual.
The illustrations in this manual are only intended to facilitate
comprehension.
We reserve the right to make technical changes in the course of
continuous product improvement.
Copyright
The content of this manual is protected by copyright. Only copies
for internal use are allowed, e.g., for professional training.
© VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
General
information
Instructions for use
and safety
Copyright ©

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Contact
If your manual is incomplete, you can request a replace‑
ment. Alternatively, you can use our download portal:
www.vacuubrand.com
You are welcome to contact us at any time in writing or by tele‑
phone if you would like more information, have questions about
our products or wish to share feedback with us.
When contacting our Service Department, please have the
serial number and product type at hand see Rating plate on
the product.
1.2 About this document
1.2.1 Manual structure
The manual has a modular structure with separate instruction
modules for the diaphragm pump, vacuum controller, and any ac‑
cessories.
Instruction modules
123
4
1Safety information for vacuum equipment
2Description: Vacuum controller – control and operation
3Description: Vacuum pump – connection, operation, mainte‑
nance, mechanics
4Optional description: Accessories
Contact
us
Modular instructions
for use
Pump series and
instructions for use

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1.2.2 Display conventions
Warning levels
DANGER
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation will result in serious and
even fatal injury or death.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa‑
tions!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in serious, even
fatal injury or massive damage to property.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa‑
tions!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in slight or minor
injury or damage to property.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa‑
tions!
Notice
Indicates a potentially harmful situation.
Disregarding the notice could lead to material damage.
Additional notes
Information or specic recommendation which must be
observed.
Important information for proper operation.
 Helpful tips + tricks
 Additional notes
IMPORTANT!
Display conventions

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1.2.3 Symbols and icons
This manual uses symbols and icons. Safety symbols indicate
specic risks associated with handling the product. Symbols and
icons are designed to help you identify risks more easily.
Safety symbols
Hazardous substance ‑
hazards to human health.
General
prohibition sign.
General
warning sign.
Warning
Risk of explosion.
Danger: electricity. Danger: hot surface
General
mandatory sign. Disconnect power plug.
Wear chemical resistant
protective gloves. Wear protective goggles.
Read the instructions for
repair.
Additional icons
Positive example – Do this!
Result – OK Negative example –
Do not do this!
Refers to content in
this manual.
Refers to content of
other supplementary docu‑
ments.
Installation at
temperatures < 40 °C.
Ensure sufcient air circu‑
lation.
Flow arrow
Inlet –
vacuum connection
Flow arrow
Outlet – exhaust gas
Explanation of
safety symbols
Additional
symbols

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1.2.4 Handling instructions (action steps)
Instructions (single step)
Perform the step described.
5Result of action
Instructions (multiple steps)
1. First step
2. Next step
5Result of action
Perform the steps in the order described.
1.2.5 Abbreviations
abs. absolute
ATM Atmospheric pressure (pressure graphic, program)
di(di) Interior diameter
DN Nominal diameter
ECTFE Ethylene chlorotriuoroethylene
e.g. for example
ETFE Ethylene/Tetrauoroethylene
EX* Outlet (exhaust, exit), exhaust gas connection
`ATEX equipment labeling
Fig. Figure
FPM Fluoroelastomer
IN* Inlet, vacuum connection
KF Small ange
max. Maximum value
min. Minimum value
PP Polypropylene
PPS Polyphenylene sulphide
PTFE Polytetrauorethylene
resp. responsible (supervising)
RMA‑N° Return Merchandise Authorization number
SW Wrench size (tool)
* Labeling on vacuum pump or component
Display of operating
steps
Abbreviations

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1.2.6 Term denitions
Fine vacuum. Pressure range in vacuum technology, from:
1 mbar–0,001 mbar
Rough vacuum Pressure range in vacuum technology, from:
Atmospheric pressure–1 mbar
Mx 1x VARIO
select
Vacuum pump with variable speed mo‑
tor for precise vacuum control includ‑
ing VACUU·SELECT®controller and
VACUU·SELECT®Sensor.
VACUU·BUS®Bus system from VACUUBRAND for com‑
munication between peripheral devices with
VACUU·BUS®enabled gauges and control‑
lers. The maximum permissible cable length is
30 m.
VACUU·BUS®
address
Address which enables the VACUU·BUS®client
to be unambiguously assigned within the bus
system, e.g., for connecting multiple sensors
with the same measurement range.
VACUU·BUS®
client
Peripheral device or component with
VACUU·BUS®port which is integrated in the
bus system, e.g., sensors, valves, level indica‑
tors, etc.
VACUU·BUS®
connector
4‑pin round connector for the bus system from
VACUUBRAND.
VACUU·BUS®
conguration
Assigning a different VACUU·BUS®address to
a VACUU·BUS®component using a gauge or
controller.
VACUU·LAN®Local area vacuum network.
VACUU·SELECT®Vacuum controller, controller with touchscreen;
consisting of operating panel and vacuum sen‑
sor.
VACUU·SELECT®
Sensor
External vacuum sensor
for VACUU·SELECT®
or
separately as an independent vacuum sen‑
sor.
VARIO®drive Speed control for vacuum pump; the motor
runs only as fast as necessary to meet de‑
mand.
Product‑specic
terms