vacuubrand PC 3002 VARIO select User manual

Chemistry pumping units
Instructions for use
Original instructions EN OI no.: 20901334
PC 3002 VARIO select
PC 3003 VARIO select
PC 3004 VARIO select
PC 3004 VARIO select EKP
Technology for Vacuum Systems

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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
E‑Mail: [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 12
2.1 Usage ........................................12
2.1.1 Intended use ...............................12
2.1.2 Improper use...............................13
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse............................ 13
2.2 Obligations ....................................14
2.2.1 Operator obligations .........................14
2.2.2 Personnel obligations ........................14
2.3 Target group description..........................15
2.4 General safety instructions........................16
2.4.1 Protective clothing...........................16
2.4.2 Safety precautions ..........................16
2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials...............17
2.4.4 Eliminate sources of danger ...................18
2.5 Motor protection ................................21
2.6 ATEX equipment category ........................22
2.7 Proper disposal ................................23
3 Product description 24
3.1 PC 3004 VARIO select (basic design)................24
3.2 Chemistry pumping units .........................25
3.3 Condensers and coolers .........................26
3.3.1 Separator / Condenser at the inlet ..............26
3.3.2 Condenser at the outlet.......................26
3.4 Examples of use................................28
4 Installation and connection 30
4.1 Transport .....................................30
4.2 Installation ....................................31
TABLE OF CONTENT

Content
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4.3 Connection ....................................33
4.3.1 Vacuum connection (IN) ......................33
4.3.2 Exhaust gas connection (EX) ..................35
4.3.3 Kühlmittelanschluss am Kondensator ............36
4.3.4 Venting connection ..........................37
4.3.5 Gas ballast (GB) ............................39
4.3.6 Electrical connection.........................40
5 Commissioning (operation) 42
5.1 Switch on .....................................42
5.2 Operation ....................................42
5.2.1 Operation (see description of controller)........44
5.2.2 Operation with gas ballast.....................45
5.3 Decommissioning (switch off)......................46
5.4 Storage.......................................47
6 Troubleshooting 48
6.1 Technical support ...............................48
6.2 Error – Cause – Remedy .........................48
7 Cleaning and maintenance 52
7.1 Information on service work .......................53
7.2 Cleaning ......................................55
7.2.1 Housing surface ............................55
7.2.2 Empty glass ask ...........................55
7.2.3 Clean or replace molded PTFE‑hose ............56
7.3 Vacuum pump maintenance .......................57
7.3.1 Maintenance items ..........................57
7.3.2 Change diaphragms and valves ................59
7.3.3 Change device fuse .........................70
8 Appendix 71
8.1 Technical information ............................71
8.1.1 Technical data..............................71
8.1.2 Wetted materials............................74
8.1.3 Rating plate................................75
8.2 Ordering information.............................76
8.3 Service .......................................78
8.4 Index.........................................79
8.5 EC Declaration of Conformity......................81

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual is part of your product. The manual applies to all
variants of the pumping unit 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 pumping unit is
used as an equivalent to and instead of the product name
Chemistry pumping unit PC 300x VARIO select.
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 and design 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 manuals have a modular structure with separate instruction
modules for the controller, vacuum pumps, pumping units, and
any accessories.
Instruction modules
123
4
1Safety information for vacuum equipment
2Description: Vacuum controller – control and operation
3Description: Pumping unit – connection, operation, mainte‑
nance, mechanics
4Optional description: Accessories
Contact us
Modular instructions
for use
Pumping unit 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 situation!
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 situation!
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 situation!
NOTICE
Notice for a potentially harmful situation.
Disregarding the notice could lead to material damage.
Additional notes
Information or specic use 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 instructions for re‑
pair.
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
(< 104 °F).
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
AK Separator ask
ATM Atmospheric pressure (pressure graphic, program)
di(di) Interior diameter
DN Nominal diameter
EK Vapor condenser
EKP Emission condenser Peltronic®or EK Peltronic®
EX* Outlet (exhaust, exit), exhaust gas connection
`ATEX equipment labeling
FKM Fluoroelastomer
GB Gas ballast
Gr. Size
IK Inlet condenser
IN* Inlet, vacuum connection
KF Small ange
max. Maximum value
min. Minimum value
o. EK without vapor condenser
PA Polyamide
PBT Polybutylene terephthalate
PC .... Chemistry pumping unit with type identication num‑
ber
PE Polyethylene
RMA‑N° Return Merchandise Authorization number
SW Wrench size (tool)
TE Dry ice condenser
Display of action
steps
Abbreviations

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resp. responsible (supervising)
e. g., for example
* Labeling on vacuum pump or component
Product-specic abbreviations on page 25
1.2.6 Term denitions
Separator ask Glass ask / separator mounted at the inlet or
outlet.
Vapor condenser* Cooling condenser with receiving ask mount‑
ed at the outlet (pressure side).
PC 300x VARIO
select
Vacuum pumping unit with speed con‑
trol for precise vacuum regulation
with controller VACUU·SELECT®and
VACUU·SELECT®Sensor.
Peltronic®Electronic cooler with Peltier elements mounted
at the outlet; condenses solvent vapors without
external coolant.
VACUU·BUS®Bus system from VACUUBRAND for com‑
munication between peripheral devices with
VACUU·BUS® enabled gauges and controllers.
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·SELECT®Vacuum controller, controller with touchscreen;
consisting of operating panel and vacuum sensor.
VACUU·SELECT®
Sensor
Vacuum sensor with integrated venting valve.
Abbreviations
Product‑specic
terms