to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
EN1012-2:1996, A1: 2009 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Safety Requirements.
Vacuum Pumps
EN13463-1: 2009 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Basic method and requirements
EN13463-5: 2003 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Protection by constructional safety ‘c’
EN60079-7:2007 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Increased safety ‘e’
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
94/9/EC ATEX Directive on use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
II 3 G c IIB T4 INTERNAL
II 2 G IIC T4 EXTERNAL Technical report MPTR0265
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
05.10.12, Burgess Hill
Peter Meares, Technical Support Manager
This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001
Date and Place
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P200-01-520 Issue
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edwards,
Crawley Business Quarter,
Manor Royal,
Crawley,
West Sussex, RH10 9LW, UK
declare under our sole responsibility, as manufacturer and person within the EU authorised
to assemble the technical file, that the product(s)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
EN1012-2:1996, A1: 2009 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Safety Requirements.
Vacuum Pumps
EN13463-1: 2009 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Basic method and requirements
EN60079-7:2007 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Increased safety ‘e’
EN13463-5: 2003 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Protection by constructional safety ‘c’
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
94/9/EC ATEX Directive on use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
II 3 G c IIB T4 INTERNAL
II 2 G IIB T4 EXTERNAL Technical report MPTR0265
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
05.10.2012, Burgess Hill
Peter Meares, Technical Support Manager
This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001
Date and Place
D
P200-01-040 Issue
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edwards,
Crawley Business Quarter,
Manor Royal,
Crawley,
West Sussex, RH10 9LW, UK
declare under our sole responsibility, as manufacturer and person within the EU authorised
to assemble the technical file, that the product(s)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
EN12100: 2010 Safety of machinery. General principles for design.
Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN61010-1: 2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use. General Requirements
EN1012-2:1996, A1: 2009 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Safety Requirements.
Vacuum Pumps
EN13463-1: 2009 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Basic method and requirements
EN60079-7:2007 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Increased safety ‘e’
EN13463-5: 2003 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Protection by constructional safety ‘c’
EN60034-1: 2004 Rotating electrical machines. Rating and performance
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
94/9/EC ATEX Directive on use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
II 3 G c IIB T4 INTERNAL
II 2 G IIC T4 EXTERNAL Technical report MPTR0265
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
05.10.2012, Burgess HIll
Peter Meares, Technical Support Manager
This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001
Date and Place
D
P200-01-500 Issue
Page 8
Declaration of Conformity
We, Edwards,
Crawley Business Quarter,
Manor Royal,
Crawley,
West Sussex, RH10 9LW, UK
declare under our sole responsibility, as manufacturer and person within the EU authorised
to assemble the technical file, that the product(s)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
EN1012-2:1996, A1: 2009 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Safety Requirements.
Vacuum Pumps
EN13463-1: 2009 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Basic method and requirements
EN60079-7:2007 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Increased safety ‘e’
EN13463-5: 2003 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Protection by constructional safety ‘c’
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
94/9/EC ATEX Directive on use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
II 3 G c IIB T4 INTERNAL
II 2 G IIB T4 EXTERNAL Technical report MPTR0265
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
05.10.2012, Burgess HIll
Peter Meares, Technical Support Manager
This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001
Vacuum pump and vacuum system safetyP300-20-000
Vacuum systems safety bookletP400-40-100
British Autoguard Samiflex coupling installation/maintenance instructions
Flameproof motor maintenance instructions
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1Introduction
1.1Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for Group 2 Category 2 ATEX pumps in
respect to ignition sources external to the pump and Group 2 Category 3 ATEX pumps in respect to ignition sources
internal to the pump. You must use the pumps as specified in this manual.
Read this manual before you install and operate your rotary vacuum pump. Important safety information is
highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; you must obey these instructions. The use of WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS is defined below.
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to
people.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the pump, associated
equipment and process.
Introduction
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
Note:The content of this manual may change from time to time without notice. Edwards accept no liability for
any errors that may appear in this manual, nor does it make any expressed or implied warranties regarding
the content. So far as is reasonably practicable Edwards has ensured that its products have been designed
and constructed so as to be safe and without risks when properly installed and used in accordance with
Edwards Operating Instructions. Edwards accepts no liability for loss of profit, loss of market or any other
indirect or consequential loss whatsoever.
Note:Product warranty and limit of liability are dealt with in Edwards standard terms and conditions of sale or
negotiated contract under which this document is supplied.
1.2ATEX directive implications
This pump is designed to meet the requirements of Group II Category 2 equipment in respect of potential ignition
sources external to the pump, and also Group II Category 3 in respect to ignition sources internal to the pump. This
classification is in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23rd March 1994
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres. (The ATEX Directive)
There is no potential source of ignition within or external to the pump during normal operation but there may be
potential sources of ignition under conditions of rare or expected malfunction as defined in the Directive. As a result
of this, it is necessary to consider the potential consequences of ignition sources occurring under rare or expected
malfunction. (Ref ATEX137 1992/92/EC).
When flammable materials are present within the equipment you must:
z Not allow air to enter the equipment.
z Ensure the system is leak tight.
z Use an inert gas purge (for example, a ni trogen purge to dilute any flammable gases or vapours entering the
pump inlet, and/or use an inert gas purge to reduce the concentration of flammable gases or vapours in the
pump and in the exhaust pipeline to less than one quarter of the gases, publis hed Lower Explosive Limits
(LEL).
See Section 6.5 of the safety booklet P400-40-100 for details on how to avoid the flammable zone.
Edwards pumps are not intended for use in explosive dust atmospheres.
WARNING
The oil-sealed vacuum pumps are supplied with a sealed Gas Ballast. Plugs have been fitted to
prevent flammable atmospheres accidentally entering the pump. If the gas ballast facility is
required, a purge gas must be used, or clean air supplied from a safe area. Failure to obey these
instructions may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
For further information, please contact Edwards: refer to the addresses page at the end of this manual for details of
your nearest Edwards company.
1.3Description
The Edwards range of rotary vacuum pumps are single or two-stage oil sealed, sliding vane, high vacuum pumps
designed for reliable, long term operation in both laboratory and industrial environments.
The RV3, RV5, RV8, RV12 and EM175 and EM275 pumps incorporate an inlet valve, which when the pump is switched
off seals the inlet and prevents back migration of oil into system being evacuated.
The pump is designed to meet the requirements of Group II Category 2 equipment in respect to ignition sources
external to the pump.
The pump has already gained ATEX Group II Category 3 certification in respect to ignition sources internal to the
pump.
The pump is intended for use in explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC.
A four-pole, single-phase and three phase ATEX approved flameproof motor provides direct drive through a flexible
coupling to the RV range and the EM18 and 28 pumps.
A four-pole, three-phase ATEX approved flameproof motor provides direct drive through an ATEX certified flexible
coupling to the EM 40/80/175 and 275 pumps.
A plastic cooling fan is attached to the drive coupling on t h e EM18/40/80 pumps. The EM175/275 are water-cooled.
Lubrication is provided by a sliding vane oil pump, whi ch delivers pressurised oil to the vacuum pumping mechanism.
An inert purge gas can be introduced into the pumping mechanism via the gas ballast inlet.
For much of the operating cycle the pump operates at pressures significantly below 0.8 bar absolute. However the
final stage of the pump will exhaust to atmospheric pressure and there is a start-up and shutdown period where the
whole pump is briefly operating at atmospheric pressure.
A surface temperature thermal snap switch is fitted to the body of the EM175 and 275 rotary vacuum pumps. If the
pump temperature should rise due to a fault condition, the thermal snap swi tch activates and the pump i s shut down.
The thermal snap switch must be connected to an intrinsically safe circuit suitable for the classification of the
hazardous zone in which the pump will be located. If this is not possible, the circuit should be placed in a safe zone.
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1.4ATEX certification
Table 1 - ATEX certification
ATEX certification
Pump type
InternalExternal
RV3, 5, 8, 12 II 3 G c IIB T4 II 2 G IIB or IIC T4
E1M/E2M18 II 3 G c IIB T4 II 2 G IIB or IIC T4
E1M/E2M40, 80 II 3 G c IIB T4 II 2 G IIB T4
E1M/E2M175, 275 II 3 G c IIB T3 II 2 G IIB T160
The elements of this certification have the following meaning:
- Equipment to be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere
II- Equipment group II - non mining equipment
Introduction
3- Equipment category 3
2- Equipment category 2
G- Where explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or mists are concerned
c- Protection by constructional safety
IIB Internal - Suitable to pump gas group IIB
IIB or IIC External- Suitable for use within IIB or IIC explosive atmospheres
T3, T4, T160- Auto ignition temperature of gas, that is T3 (200 °C), T4 (135 °C), T160 (160 °C)
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2NORMAL OPERATION
Normal operation of the rotary vane pumps is defined by this instruction manual used i n conjunction with the specific
pump manual. Instructions in this manual take precedence over those in the specific pump manual. This means that:
z The pump is connected to the correct electrical supply as defined by the instruction manual.
z The pump has the correct services as defined by the instruction manual.
z The pump additional protecti on device (refer to Section 5) is connected to a safety interlock circuit that will
stop the pump when an unsafe condition occurs.
In normal operation the pump is safe for use in atmospheres containing gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC depending on the
class of motor fitted.
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3ABNORMAL OPERATION
The following usage of the equipment is prohibited:
z Use of the equipment in a zone with a higher ATEX category than that applied to the equipment (for
example, using category 2 equipment in a category 1 system).
z Use of the equipment as a positive pressure compressor.
z Use of the equipment whilst subjected to high back pressure (for example, as caused by an exhaust line
blockage).
z Reverse rotation of the pump.
z Pumping of or use in the presence of potentially flammable or explosive dust atmospheres.
z Use in ambient conditions other than those speci fie d in Section 4.3 of this manual.
z Pumping of pyrophoric materials.
z Pumping gases that cause the inlet p ipeline to exceed a surface temperature of 40 °C.
z Pumping of hydrocarbon oxides.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
z Pumping of gases that tend to self decompose or are chemically unstable.
z Pumping of IIC gases.
z Use with materials with auto ignition temperatures below the defined temperature rating.
z Operation such that the pump inlet temperature falls below the dew point of a flammable vapour . This could
lead to condensate that can collect and lead to the risk of corrosion or an ignition hazard.
z Use with oxygen enriched atmospheres.
z Use in an external atmosphere where there is a potentially flammable dust atmosphere.
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4SYSTEM DATA
4.1Physical data
4.1.1Dimensions
The figures shown in Table 2 are typical values of the overall length of the pump when fitted with a flameproof
motor. This is the only dimension that deviates from the standard prod uct.
Note:Customers should be aware that there might be differences in dimensions, terminal box size and position
Operating +12 °C to +40 °C (53 °F to 104 °F)
Relative humidity10% to 90%
Maximum operating altitude1000 m.
4.4Noise data
Note:Data measured at ultimate vacuum 1 metre from end of the pump.
Table 4 - Noise data
Pump Variant dB (A)
RV3, 5, 8, 12 1 ph 230 V 50 Hz48
E1M/E2M18 E2M28 1 ph 230 V 50 Hz57
E1/E2M40 3 ph 400 V 50 Hz72
E1/E2M80 3 ph 400 V 50 Hz70
E1/E2M175 3 ph 400 V 60 Hz75
E1/E2M275 3 ph 400 V 60 Hz75
4.5Vibration data
Refer to pump instruction manual.
4.6Electrical data
4.6.1Electrical data: single-phase pumps
When you start a cold pump, the motor will draw the start-up current shown in Table 5 for several seconds. A slowblow fuse is required to prevent fuse failure during pump start-up. Within five minutes, as the oil and pump warms
up, the current drawn will slowly reduce to the full load current specified in Table 5.
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4.6.2Electrical data: three-phase pumps
When you start a cold pump, the motor will draw the start-up current shown in Table 6 for several seconds. The
current will then reduce quickly as the motor reaches rated rotational speed. With in 5 minutes, as the oil and p ump
warms up, the current drawn will slowly reduce to the full load current specified in Table 6.
When you start a warm pump, the motor will draw the start-up current shown in Table 6 for up to 0.5 seconds. The
current drawn will then immediately fall to the full load current specified in Table 6.
Electrical short-circuit and ground-fault protection of the pump will be provided by fitting Class CC fuses of the values
shown in Table 6 at the point of connection to the supply. If these are not available in your country of use, Type aM
European fuses of the same rating can also be used.
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5INSTALLATION
The system as supplied by Edwards is configured for operation as defined in this manual. This is an ATEX approved
system and no modifications may be made to the system and maintenance is restricted to the activities listed in
Section 7. Exceptions to this instruction may invalidate the ATEX certification of the system. If in doubt please
consult Edwards.
5.1Safety
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of the appropriate precautions. If you do
not, you can cause injury to people or damage to equipment.
WARNING
The oil sealed vacuum pumps are supplied with a sealed Gas Ballast. Plugs have been fitted to
prevent flammable atmospheres accidentally entering the pump. If the gas ballast facility is
required, a purge gas must be used, or clean air supplied from a safe area. Failure to obey these
instructions may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
The E1M40, E1M80, E1M175 and E1M275 pumps are supplied with a sealed air bleed. If the air
bleed is required to reduce pump noise, in order to prevent flammable atmospheres entering the
pump, a purge gas must be used, or clean air supplied from a safe area. Failure to obey these
instructions may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
WARNING
If your pump is certified for IIC external operation, you must only wipe the outside of the pump
with a damp cloth.
Skilled technicians familiar with vacuum equipment must perform the installation of this equipment. Edwards
recommends that you read the Safety Booklet P400-40-100.
z To ensure the validity of the ATEX certification, the pump oil box must remain at a positive pressure at all
times. When pumping flammable gases this can be accomplished by providing a con stant purge of inert gas
through the gas ballast po rting (as described in the specific pump manual) using appropriate ATEX certified
equipment. See Section 6.5 of the safety booklet P400-40-100 for details on how to avoid the flammable
zone.
z In the event of an exhaust line becoming blocked, there is a possibility of the inlet side of the pump and any
process volume attached to it, being pressurised. Such a blockage should be prevented.
z All lifting operations must be carried out using the identified lifting points and appropriate equipment and
techniques.
z You must connect the additional thermal protection devices as specified in Section 5.3.3 such that the
system will stop if a fault condition occurs.
z Where appropriate, the system should be purged to remove harmful process materials. This could occur
before the start of the process and at the end of the process or before shutdown. Failure to do so could lead
to process materials causing corrosion, or an undesired reaction producing materials with a lower auto
ignition temperature than the system is certified to pump.
z The pump must not be able to restart until a fault condition has been cleared.
z Your control must incorporate a manual reset device, which you must use to restart the system after a fault
condition.
z The design of the pumps is such that it will not stop or limit the range of explosion flames or pressures if such
an explosion occurs in adjacent equipment. It is the users responsibility to consider this when he/she
undertakes the system design.
5.2Mechanical installation
Consider the following points when you design your pumping system:
z Unpacking, storage and disposal of all packaging.
z Ensure both the motor and the pump have ATEX labels.
z Position the pump using suitable lifting equipment.
z Connect water supplies (E1M/E2M/175/275).
z Check the integrity of all system connections.
z The inlet and outlet connections are the interfaces between the pump and the process and exhaust lines.
The configuration of these connections is important and the connections must meet the requirements of
BS 4504 (for DN flanges) or ANSI B16.5 (ANSI flanges).
z Connect the exhaust outlet to your exhaust system. Ensure that your system is capable of dealing with the
exhaust gases safely.
z Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. If you have an exhaust-isolation valve, make
sure that you cannot operate the pump with the valve closed.
z Provide for a purge of inert gas when you shut down the pumping system, to dilute dangerous gases to safe
concentrations.
z On the E1M/40/80/175 an d 275 pumps, the gas ballast control may be open while purging the system with
inert gas or clean air . If for any reason the pump is switched off, the system pressure will increase due to the
drive shaft direction reversal. To prevent this, use an ATEX certified control valve suitable for use in the
required flammable zone.
5.3Electrical installation
WARNING
Obey the instructions given below and take note of the appropriate precautions. Failure to do so
will compromise the ATEX compliance and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
WARNING
The external thermal snap switch fitted to the body of the EM175 and EM275 rotary pumps must
be connected to an intrinsically safe circuit suitable for the hazardous zone in which it may be
located. Otherwise it must be located in a safe area. Failure to do so will compromise the ATEX
compliance and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
WARNING
The thermal trip (open when overheated) which is fitted to the motor of the RV3, 5, 8, 12 and
EM18/28 rotary pumps must be connected to an intrinsically safe circuit suitable for the hazardous
zone in which it may be located. Otherwise it must be located in a safe area. Failure to do so will
compromise the ATEX compliance and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
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Skilled technicians familiar with vacuum equipment must perform the installation of this equipment. Edwards
recommends that you read the safety booklet P400-40-100.
5.3.1Check and configure the motor: single and three phase pumps
CAUTION
Ensure that the motor is correctly configured for your electrical supply. If you operate the pump when the motor
is not correctly configured for the electrical supply, you will damage the motor.
Note:Edwards does not supply the motor cable gland. Therefore the customer must provide an 'EEx-d' certified
cable gland to maintain the integrity of the flameproof motor.
1. Remove the screws that secure the cover of th e motor terminal-box using a 5 mm hexagonal key.
2. Fit an 'EEx-d' certified cable gland. Refer to Table 7 below.
3. Ensure that the motor is correctly rated and configured for your electrical supply. Refer to the mot or
manufacturer’s wiring diagram supplied inside the motor terminal box lid. If necessary, reconfigure the lin ks to
suit your electrical supply.
ATAV motorCEMP motor
Gland thread
5.3.2Connect the pump to your electrical supply
WARNING
Ensure that the electrical installation of the pump conforms to your local and national safety
requirements. It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply with a
suitable earth point.
Connect the motor to the electrical supply in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended installation
instructions supplied with the motor. In addition, the following points must be observed.
z You must use a suitable electrical supply cable.
z You must use a flameproof cable gland, certified to 'EEx-d'.
z Connect the electrical supply to the motor through a starter or circuit breaker, which has thermal over
current protection.
z You must connect the thermal protection devices. This is an ATEX requirement and must be performed to
maintain certification. See Section 5.3.3.
z We recommend that you connect the motor to the electrical supply through suitable control equipment that
requires a manual reset after an electrical supply failure. If you do not, the pump will restart when the
supply is restored.
5.3.3Connection of additional thermal protection devices
5.3.3.1RV3, 5, 8, 12 and E1M/E2M18 and E2M28 pumps
The thermal trip (open when overheated) located in the motor terminal box, must be connected to a circuit breaker,
which prevents the pump from restarting once a fault condition has occurred.
5.3.3.2EM40/80 pumps
No additional thermal protection devices are required.
5.3.3.3EM175/275 pumps
The external thermal snap switch located on the body of the pump, must be connected to an intrinsically safe circuit
in accordance with EN50020 Electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Intri nsic safety "i" for
use with simple apparatus suitable for the classification of the hazardous zone in which the pump will be located.
If this is not possible, the circuit should be placed in a safe zone.
5.3.4Check the direction of rotation
CAUTION
Ensure that the pump-motor rotates in the correct direction. If it does not, the pump and your vacuum system
can become pressurised.
1. Correct direction of rotation is anti clockwise when looking on the motor fan.
2. Watch the motor fan, switch on the supply to the motor for a few seconds, and then switch off.
3. If the direction of rotation is incorrect, isolate the motor from the supply and reconfigure the electrical
connections to the motor; refer to the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions supplied with the
motor.
4. Repeat the above check to ensure the direction of rotation is correct.
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6OPERATION
Note:We recommend that you obtain and read the Vacuum Pump and Vacuum System Safety manual (publication
number P300-20-000), available from Edwards or your supplier.
WARNING
If you supply your own control system you must include emergency stop devices. These should be
fitted with restart lockouts such that a new start command may only take effect after the lockouts
have intentionally been reset.
WARNING
You must obey the instructions within this manual. Failure to do so will compromise the ATEX
compliance and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
6.1Pumping flammable/pyrophoric materials
OPERATION
WARNING
You must obey the instructions and take note of the precautions given below, to ensure that
pumped gases do not enter their flammable ranges.
When flammable materials are present within the equipment you must:
z Not allow air to enter the equipment.
z Ensure the system is leak tight.
z Use an inert gas purge (for examp le, a nitrogen purge) to dilute any flammable gases or vapours entering the
pump inlet, and/or use an inert gas purge to reduce the concentration of flammable gases or vapours in the
pump and in the exhaust pipeline to less than one quarter of the gases' published lower explosive limits
(LEL).
Use an inert gas purge in to the pump gas ballast connection to prevent the condensation of flammable vapours within
the pump mechanism and exhaust pipeline.
If you use inert gas purges to dilute dangerous gases to a safe level, ensure that the rotary vacuum
pump is shut down if an inert gas supply fails.
WARNING
You must obey the instructions and take note of the precautions given below, to ensure that the
pumped gases do not enter their flammable ranges.
WARNING
You must obey the instructions within this manual. Failure to do so will compromise the ATEX
compliance and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
Switch on the inert gas purge to remove air from the pump and the exhaust pipeline before the process starts. Switch
off the purge flow at the end of the process only after an y remaining flammable gases or vapours have been purged
from the pump and exhaust pipeline.
If liquids that produce flammable vapours could be present in the pump foreline, then the inert gas purge to the
vacuum pump should be left on all the time this liquid is present. Flammable liquids could be present in the fore line
as a result of condensation, or may be carried over from the process.
When you calculate the flow rate of inert gas required for dilution, consider the maximum flow rate for the
flammable gases/vapours that could occur. For example, if a ma ss flow controller is used to supply flammable gases
to the process, you should assume a flow rate for flammable gases that could arise if the mass flow controller is fully
open.
Continually measure the inert gas purge flow rate: if the flow rate falls below that required, you must stop the flow
of flammable gases or vapours into the pump .
6.3Shut down procedure
On the E1M/40/80/175 and 275 pump s, the gas ballast control will be open while purging the system with inert gas
or clean air. If for any reason the pump is switched off, the system pressure will increase due to the drive shaft
direction reversal.
z Close the vacuum system isolation-valve (if not alre ady closed).
z Switch off the electrical supply to the pump .
z Close the cooling water supply (E1M/E2M175/275).
6.4Manual reset
The pump must not be able to restart automatically after a fault condition until the fault has been cleared.
Your control must incorporate a manual reset device, which you must use to restart the system after a fault condition
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7MAINTENANCE
7.1Safety information
Obey the safety and maintenance instructions and take note of appropriate precautions. Failure
to do this will compromise the ATEX certification and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
Particular care must be taken to adhere to the maintenance plan of the RV3, 5, 8, 12 and E1M/
E2M18/28 pumps. In particular ensure that the flexible coupling is changed as specified in Section
5 of the pump manual. Failure to do this will compromise the ATEX certification and may cause
harm injury or death to persons. (For maintenance of E1M/E2M/40/80/175/275 ATEX coupling,
please see Section 7.3).
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
To ensure seal integrity of the pump following any maintenance, you need to ensure that the oil
box gasket is positioned correctly and that the bolts are torqued to the figures stated in Table 8 in
Section 7.2. The pump should be run and when the operating temperature has been achieved, the
ultimate pressure must be checked to verify that the pump is functioning correctly. Failure to do
this will compromise the ATEX certification and may cause harm, injury or death to persons.
WARNING
If your pump is certified for IIC external operation, you must only wipe the outside of the pump
with a damp cloth.
Before carrying out any maintenance work, observe the following:
z The system must be allowed to cool for a minimum of 3 hours and any pressure or vacuum eliminated or
isolated before attempting any maintenance work.
z Isolate the system from any electrical supply before attempting any maintenance work.
z Ensure that the system has been thoroughly purged of process material before attempting any maintenance
work.
Maintenance of the equipment is mandatory to maintain ATEX certification. Each pump will have an instruction
manual and the maintenance requirements in these manuals are mandatory for ATEX systems.
7.2Maintenance plan
z For pump only maintenance, please refer to the specific pump manual.
z Any motor repair work must be carried out by trained personnel. Please refer to the supplied motor
manufacturer’s manual.
z For the ATEX coupling maintenance, please refer to the supplied coupling manufacturer’s manual.
z Ensure the cable gland is secure.
z Ensure that the motor fan cowl is clear.
z Ensure the pump and motor are clean.
z Check condition of drive couplings, in particular the coupling insert as per the specific pump manual and
ATEX coupling manual.
z Check that there is sufficient oil. Refer to the specific pump manual.
z Check the wiring.
z Check the integrity of the thermal trip.
7.3Control intervals of ATEX coupling insert (EM40/80/175/275)
The elastic insert of the ATEX coupling should be checked after the first 2000 hours or 6 months of operation. If no
wear is observed, following inspections should occur after every 4000 hours or 12 months of operation, whichever is
sooner.
If considerable wear is observed during the first inspection, it is advisable to change the elastic i nsert. The cause
should be determined, in accordance with the break downs table listed in the ATEX coupling’s installation and
maintenance manual supplied. Maintenance intervals must be adjusted accordingly to suit the changed operating
conditions.
Refer to Section 5.2 of the ATEX coupling’s installation and maintenance manual supplied, for details on acceptable
wear values of the AO and A1 type inserts.
The elastic insert of the ATEX coupling can be inspected easily during a scheduled downtime of the equipment, by
displacement of the holding ring. Some disassembly of the pump is required on the EM40 and EM80 pumps.