Welch LVSF 600 T ATEX 230 V User manual

Operation Manual
(EN)
Translation of the original operation manual
Laboratory Vacuum System
with ATEX Conformity
LVSF 600 T ATEX 230 V
LVSF 600 T ATEX 115 V
116051-10
Vers.01 | Rev.01 2022-04-13

Manufacturer
Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH
Am Vogelherd 20
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
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Contents
Operation Manual LVSF600T-ATEX 3
Contents
1Important Information.......................................................................................5
1.1 Note for the user / personnel..........................................................................................................5
1.2 Depiction of safety and warning notices ........................................................................................6
1.3 Explanations of symbols ................................................................................................................6
1.4 Legend for the abbreviations .........................................................................................................8
2Safety.................................................................................................................9
2.1 General...........................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Proper use..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Improper use................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse.................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Target groups...............................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Personnel qualification................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 Overview of the responsibilities .................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Protective measures ....................................................................................................................11
2.3.1 General protective measures...................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Reliable operation ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Special hazards............................................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Hazardous materials................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.2 Electricity..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.3 Mechanics................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.4 Temperatures.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.5 Vacuum....................................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 ATEX application..........................................................................................................................15
2.5.1 ATEX classification ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.2 Special conditions ....................................................................................................................... 16
3Technical data.................................................................................................18
3.1 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Characteristic values....................................................................................................................18
3.2.1 Pumping speed ........................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Parameter.................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 General information on connections ............................................................................................19
3.4 Parts in contact with medium.......................................................................................................20
4Description......................................................................................................21
4.1 Field of application .......................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 General description..................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2Specific description ..................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Set-up...........................................................................................................................................22
4.2.1 Front of device ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.2 Back of device............................................................................................................................. 23
4.2.3 Drive chamber flushing ............................................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Gas ballast .................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.5 Equipotential bonding.................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.6 Material........................................................................................................................................ 24
4.2.7 Motor temperature protection...................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Attachments .................................................................................................................................25

Contents
4 Operation Manual LVSF600T-ATEX
4.4 Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.4.1 Accompanying material...............................................................................................................26
4.4.2 Option..........................................................................................................................................26
5Set-up and connection................................................................................... 27
5.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Set-up.......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Connecting .................................................................................................................................. 28
5.4.1 Pneumatic connection.................................................................................................................28
5.4.2 Connecting the coolant................................................................................................................29
5.4.3 Connecting the inert gas .............................................................................................................29
5.4.4 Electrical connection....................................................................................................................31
5.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................ 32
6Operation ........................................................................................................ 33
6.1 Bringing into service.................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Safe operation............................................................................................................................. 33
6.3 End of process............................................................................................................................. 34
7Operating faults.............................................................................................. 35
8Maintenance.................................................................................................... 36
8.1 Maintenance and inspection........................................................................................................ 36
8.2 Service through cleaning............................................................................................................. 37
8.3 Repairs by the operator............................................................................................................... 38
8.3.1 Maintenance intervals .................................................................................................................38
8.3.2 Disassembly................................................................................................................................38
8.3.3 Assembly.....................................................................................................................................41
8.3.4 Functional check..........................................................................................................................41
8.4 Repairs by the manufacturer....................................................................................................... 42
8.5 Disposal....................................................................................................................................... 42
9Spare parts...................................................................................................... 43
9.1 Spare parts overview................................................................................................................... 43
9.2 Ordering and service contact ...................................................................................................... 43
10 Appendix......................................................................................................... 44
10.1 EU declaration of conformity ....................................................................................................... 44
10.2 Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 45

Important Information
Operation Manual LVSF600T-ATEX 5
1 Important Information
OBSERVE
►Read operation manual carefully before use.
►Keep operation manual for later reference.
1.1 Note for the user / personnel
Safety
The user/personnel must have read and understood the operation manual completely before
starting work.
The operation manual must always be kept in the place it will be used and be available to the
user/personnel.
The product may not be transferred without the operation manual.
Safe operation can only be guaranteed with proper and correct use of the product. The
safety and warning notices must be heeded!
General
Vacuum apparatus/vacuum system generally refers a combination of components for
vacuum applications, such as rotary evaporator with a vacuum control device and vacuum
pump.
The operator is responsible for the proper use of vacuum apparatuses/vacuum systems.
About this device
In this document, the laboratory vacuum system (abbreviated LVS) will be referred to as the
"device".
"Device" describes the entire system consisting of the integrated vacuum pump (or pump),
attachments and various other parts.
Generally, the pneumatic connections are referred to as follows:
oIntake as "suction side" toward application,
oOutlet as "pressure side" toward exhaust.
Condensate collection containers are generally referred to as separators.