vacuubrand MV 10 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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Original instructions
Keep for further use!
This manual is only to be used and distributed in its complete and original form. It is strictly the user's
responsibility to carefully check the validity of this manual with respect to the product.
Manufacturer:
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4
97877 Wertheim
GERMANY
Phone:
Email: [e-mail]
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.

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1 Introduction 5
1.1 User information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 About this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.1 Manual structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.2 Display conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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2 Safety information 11
2.1 Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.2 Improper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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2.2 Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1 Operator obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2 Personnel obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.6 ATEX equipment category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.7 Proper disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3 Product description 23
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4 Installation and connection 25
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TABLE OF CONTENT

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5 Commissioning (operation) 37
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6 Troubleshooting 43
6.1 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Cleaning and maintenance 47
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7.2.1 Diaphragm pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 Appendix 70
8.1 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.1.1 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.1.2 Wetted materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8.2 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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.
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
information
Instructions for use
and safety

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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
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
1 2
1Safety information for vacuum equipment
2Description: Vacuum controller – control and operation
3Description: Vacuum pump – connection, operation, mainte
nance, mechanics
4Optional description: Accessories
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.
tions!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in serious, even
fatal injury or massive damage to property.
tions!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in slight or minor
injury or damage to property.
tions!
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially harmful situation.
Disregarding the notice could lead to material damage.
Additional notes
observed.
Important information for proper operation.
Additional notes
IMPORTANT!
Display conventions

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1.2.3 Symbols and icons
This manual uses symbols and icons. Safety symbols indicate
Safety symbols
hazards to human health.
prohibition sign.
warning sign.
Warning
Danger: electricity.
Danger: hot surface
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!
Negative example –
Negative example –
Refers to content in
this manual.
Refers to content of
other supplementary docu
ments.
Installation at
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
Perform the step described.
Result of action
Instructions
1. First step
2. Next step
Result of action
Perform the steps in the order described.
1.2.5 Abbreviations
abs. absolute
ATM
di Interior diameter
DN Nominal diameter
ECTFE
e.g. for example
ETFE
EX*
ATEX equipment labeling
Fig. Figure
FPM Fluoroelastomer
IN* Inlet, vacuum connection
KF
max. Maximum value
min. Minimum value
PP Polypropylene
PPS Polyphenylene sulphide
PTFE
resp.
RMA-N° Return Merchandise Authorization number
SW
* Labeling on vacuum pump or component
Display of operating
steps
Abbreviations

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1.2.6
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
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 VACUUBRAND.
VACUU·BUS® Assigning a different VACUU·BUS® address to
a VACUU·BUS® component using a gauge or
controller.
VACUU·LAN®
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.
terms

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2 Safety information
The information in this chapter must be observed by everyone
The safety instructions are valid for the complete life cycle of the
product.
2.1 Usage
2.1.1 Intended use
A diaphragm pump of the Mx 1x VARIO select product series is
a vacuum system consisting of a vacuum pump, controller and
sensor to create and control rough vacuum in designated systems,
atmosphere.
Intended use also includes:
observing the information in the document Safety information for
vacuum equipment,
observing the manual,
observing the manual of connected components,
observing the inspection and maintenance intervals and having
using only approved accessories or spare parts.
Any other use is considered improper use.
Intended use

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2.1.2 Improper use
Incorrect use or any application which does not correspond to the
technical data may result in injury or damage to property.
Improper use includes:
using the product contrary to its intended use,
by the company,
operation under inadmissible environmental and operating condi
tions,
operation despite obvious faults or defective safety devices,
unauthorized extensions or conversions, in particular when these
impair safety,
usage despite incomplete assembly,
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse
In addition to improper use, there are types of use which are pro
hibited when handling the product:
Prohibited types of use are, in particular:
use on humans or animals,
installation and operation in potentially explosive atmospheres,
use in mines or underground,
using the product to generate pressure,
fully exposing vacuum equipment to the vacuum,
immersing vacuum equipment in liquids, or exposing it to water
spray or steam jets,
Improper use
Foreseeable misuse

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pumping oxidizing and pyrophoric substances, liquids or solids,
pumping hot, unstable, or explosive media,
pumping substances which may react explosively under impact
and/or elevated temperature without an air supply.
must be allowed to enter the equipment.
2.2 Obligations
2.2.1 Operator obligations
applies in particular to connection, assembly and maintenance
Users in the areas of competence in the Responsibility matrix
2.2.2 Personnel obligations
In the case of activities which require protective clothing, personal
Observe instructions issued by the operator, and national reg
ulations on accident prevention and industrial safety.
The way individuals act can help to prevent accidents at
IMPORTANT!
Foreseeable misuse
Operator obligations
Personnel
obligations

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2.3 Target group description
The manual must be read and observed by every person who is
Operator
cians
Specialist
electrical equipment or laboratory devices
Responsible spe-
cialist
Similar to a specialist, with additional specialist re
sponsibility, or responsibility for a department or divi
sion
Responsibility matrix
Task (Job) Operator Specialist Responsible
specialist
Installation x x x
Initial use x x x
x
Operation x x x
Error report x x x
Remedy (x) x x
Maintenance x x
Repair1x x
Repair order x
x x x
Shutdown x x x
Decontamination2x x
1 see also website:
VACUUBRAND > Support > Instructions for repair
Target groups
tion
Responsibility
Assignment Matrix

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2.4 General safety information
Products from
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
are subject
to stringent quality testing with regard to safety and operation.
Each product undergoes a comprehensive test program prior to
delivery.
2.4.1 Protective clothing
No special protective clothing is required to operate the vacuum
place.
and protective goggles.
When handling chemicals, wear your personal protective
equipment.
2.4.2 Safety precautions
Use the vacuum device only if you have understood its func
tion and this manual.
faulty hoses, etc.
Use only original accessories and components which are
designed for the vacuum technology, such as a vacuum hose,
separator, vacuum valve, etc.
When handling contaminated parts, follow the relevant regu
lations and safety precautions, this also applies to equipment
sent in for repair.
Prior to returning any product to our Service Department
for repair, contamination from hazardous substances
needs to be excluded.
Fill out the in full and con
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Quality standards
and
safety
Protective clothing

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2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials
DANGER
Hazardous substances could be discharged at the
outlet.
During aspiration, hazardous, toxic substances at the
outlet can get into the ambient air.
Observe the national regulations for safe handling of
hazardous substances.
Please note that residual process media may pose a
danger to people and the environment.
hood devices.
Hazards due to different substances
Pumping different substances or media can cause the substances
to react with one another.
deposit in the vacuum pump.
Possible protective measures, depending on the application:
Flush the vacuum pump with inert gas or air before changing
the medium to be pumped.
Use inert gas to dilute critical mixtures.
Prevent the release of hazardous, toxic, explosive, corrosive
the environment, for example, through suitable laboratory facil
ities with a fume hood and ventilation control.
Protect the inside of the vacuum pump from deposits or mois
ture.
Be aware of interactions and possible chemical reactions of
the pumped media.
wetted materials of the vacuum pump.
Pumping different
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2.4.4 Eliminate sources of danger
Take mechanical stability into account
The high compression ratio of the pump may result in a higher
pressure at the outlet than the mechanical stability of the system
allows.
exit freely.
silencer.
outlet line.
At the gas connections, the connections for the inlet IN and
outlet EX must not be mixed up.
Be aware of the max. pressures at the inlet and outlet of the
pump as well as the max. admissible differential pressure
between the inlet and outlet, according to. 8.1.1 Technical data
on page 70
The system to be evacuated as well as all hose connections
must be mechanically stable.
Prevent condensate return
EX or pump head through the hose line.
No liquid should accumulate inside the exhaust hose or inside the
silencer.
hose lines.
Preferably route the exhaust gas hose with a fall from the out
the outlet line
Note
mechanical load
capacity

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Prevent foreign bodies inside the pump
Particles, liquids and dust must not get inside the vacuum pump.
Do not pump any substances which could form deposits
inside the vacuum pump.
Replace porous vacuum hoses without delay.
Hazards during venting
Depending on the application, explosive mixtures can form or oth
er hazardous situations can arise in systems.
Hazards due to residual energy
After the vacuum pump has been switched off and disconnected
from the power supply, there may still be dangers due to residual
energy:
Thermal energy: Motor waste heat, hot surface, compression
heat.
Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
Electrical energy: The capacitors on the electronic assembly
Wait until the capacitors have discharged.
Observe vacuum
pump dimensioning
Possible
residual energies
Hazards when
venting

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Risk of burns due to hot surfaces or overheating
The surface of the vacuum pump can reach operating tempera
tures > 70 °C, in particular when pumping heated media. The sur
face temperature of the silencer in particular might be elevated in
Avoid direct contact with the surface.
Use protection against accidental contact if the surface tem
perature is regularly elevated.
Allow the vacuum pump to cool down before performing main
The vacuum pump can be damaged due to overheating. Possi
maintain minimum distances.
When installing the device, ensure that there is a minimum
external forced ventilation.
Place the device on a stable surface; a soft surface such as
supply.
Remove covers from the device before operating it.
Avoid excessive heat input due to hot process gases.
Observe the maximum admissible media temperature
see chapter: 8.1.1 Technical data on page 70.
Surface tempera
tures
Overheating

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Keep signs legible
Keep labels and information symbols and warning labels always
in a well readable condition:
Warning signs and notice labels
Motor data and rating plates
2.5 Motor protection
The pump motor has a temperature sensor on the circuit board as
overload protection. In the event of excessive temperature or if the
If the vacuum pump is switched off due to these safe
ty precautions, the error must be cleared manually:
Unplug pump from the power supply Eliminate cause of error
Signs and labels
Procedure for
switching vacuum
Overheating
protection,
protection