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1Introduction
1.1Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards E1M40, E1M80, E2M40,
E2M80 Rotary Vacuum Pumps. You must use your pump as specified in this manual.
Read this manual before you install and operate your 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 equipment, associated
equipment and process.
Introduction
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
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1.2Description
Note:The following section refers to Figure 1 unless stated otherwise.
The E1M40, E1M80, E2M40 and E2M80 pumps are single or two-stage oil-sealed, high-vacuum pumps designed for
reliable, long-term operation in both laboratory and industrial environments. A single-phase motor or a four-pole
three-phase motor provides direct-drive through a flexible coupling. The pumps are free-standing mounted on steel
runners.
The E1M (single-stage) pumps have a high-vacuum rotor and stator assembly with integral sliding-vane oil-pump. The
E2M (two-stage) pumps have an additional low-vacuum rotor and stator assembly.
Lubrication is provided by a sliding vane oil pump. Oil is drawn into the pump through a wire mesh strainer. The oil
is pumped to a spring-loaded distributor valve. The distributor valve directs a lightly-pressurised supply of oil to the
main vacuum-pump and by-passes the excess back to the oil reservoir. Some of the excess oil is re-directed through
a large area, fine-pore filter and some through a relief-valve. When you switch off an E2M40 or E2M80 pump with the
gas ballast control closed, the spring loaded distributor valve provides oil and air suckback protection. The distributor
valve provides only oil suckback protection when you switch off an E1M40 or E1M80 pump. To obtain air suckback
protection when you switch off an E1M40 or E1M80 pump, you must fit a solenoid operated gas-ballast control valve:
refer to the information in Section 1.3.
You can inspect the level and condition of oil in the oil box through an oil-level sight-glass (7). An oil filler-plug (6)
is fitted at the top of the oil box. An oil drain-tap (8) is fitted at the bottom of the oil box.
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The inlet-port flange (4) is compatible with ISO40 or NW40 fittings. The outlet-port (5) has an NW25 flange.
The gas-ballast control (11) allows you to control the introduction of gas-ballast when pumping high vapour loads.
Refer to Section 1.3 for more information about gas-ballast.
Refer to Section 7 for details about vibration isolators and other recommended accessories.
1.3Gas-ballast
To pump high vapour loads, gas-ballast is delivered into the pump to prevent condensation of the vapour carried by
the pumped gases. This system reduces oil contamination and pump corrosion caused by condensed vapour from the
pumped gases.
You can introduce air or an inert gas into the low vacuum stage of the pump through the gas-ballast inlet (Figure 9,
item 3). A filter/silencer is fitted in the gas-ballast system, to prevent the entry of dust into the pump and to improve
silencing. You can control the gas-ballast either manually or remotely.
Note that the E1M40 and E1M80 pumps have a permanent air bleed through the gas-ballast inlet.
For manual control, use the gas-ballast control (Figure 9, item 4). The pumps are supplied with an open gas-ballast
inlet (Figure 9, item 3). If you leave this inlet open to the atmosphere, then:
With the gas-ballast control (Figure 9, item 4) open, when you switch the pump off, the pressure inside the
pump will rise to atmospheric pressure
With the gas-ballast control closed, when you switch the pump off:
E1M40 and E1M80: the pressure inside the pump will slowly rise to atmospheric pressure. (To maintain the
vacuum inside the pump, fit a solenoid operated gas-ballast control valve.)
E2M40 and E2M80: the vacuum will be maintained inside the pump.
For remote control, fit a solenoid-operated gas-ballast control valve (available as an accessory from Edwards, refer
to Section 7) to the gas-ballast inlet and open the gas-ballast control. Connect the gas-ballast valve to your control
system so that the valve is closed when the pump is switched off and if the electrical supply to the pump is
interrupted. Under these circumstances, when the pump is switched off, the vacuum will be maintained inside the
pump.
For more information about the use of gas-ballast, refer to Sections 3.10 and 4.1.
DimensionsSee Figure 2 (E1M40 and E2M40 pumps) and Figure 3 (E1M80 and
E2M80 pumps)
Degree of protection (IEC 34-5:1981)IP55
Pump inlet-portISO40 or NW40
Pump outlet-port25 mm flange, suitable for NW25 fittings
E1M40E2M40E1M80E2M80
Maximum mass (kg)70.57295105
Noise level at 1 metre (dB(A))65657070
2.4Electrical data: single-phase motor
When you start a cold pump, the motor draws the start-up current shown in Table 1 for less than one second. To
prevent unnecessary fuse failure during start-up use a slow-blow fuse. Within five minutes, as the oil in the pump
warms up, the start-up current reduces to the full-load current specified in Table 1.
Tab le 1 - E le ctr ic al d ata ( si ng le- ph as e mo to r)
Pump
E1M40
E2M40
Nominal
supply
(V)
240501.16.840254
Frequency
(Hz)
Power
(kW)
Full- load
current
(A)
Start-up
current
(A)
Recom-
mended
fuse rating
(A)
Electrical
Supply
Connection
Figure
2.5Electrical data: three-phase motors
Refer to the data in Table 2. You can configure the dual voltage motors to operate with either the high range or low
range electrical supply: refer to the diagram specified in Table 2. Dual voltage motors are supplied preset to the
highest of the selectable voltages.
When you start a cold pump, the motor draws the start-up current listed in Table 2 for less than one second. Within
five minutes, as the oil in the pump warms up, the current drawn slowly reduces to the full-load current specified in
Table 2.
When you restart a hot pump, the motor draws the start-up current specified in Table 2 for up to 0.5 seconds. The
current drawn then immediately falls to the full-load current value.
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3Installation
3.1Safety
You must ensure that the pump is suitable for your application. If you have any doubt about the suitability of the
pump for your application, refer to the Edwards guidelines on vacuum pump and vacuum system safety. (See
Associated Publications at the end of the contents list).
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you do not,
you may cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
Obey the safety instructions listed below when you install the pump, especially when you connect the pump into an
existing system. Details of specific safety precautions are given at the appropriate point in the instructions.
The installation of your pump must be performed by a suitably trained and supervised technician.
Wear the appropriate safety-clothing when you come into contact with contaminated components.
Vent and pu rge your vac uum syst em before you start installation work.
Installation
Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump-oil
and the products handled by the pumping system. Take suitable precautions to avoid the inhalation of oil
mist and excessive skin contact with pump-oil, as prolonged exposure can be harmful.
Disconnect the other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be
operated accidentally.
3.2System design considerations
Consider the following points when you design your pumping system:
Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to allow the pump to warm up
before you pump condensable vapours or if you need to maintain vacuum when the pump is switched off.
Avoid hig h level s o f heat inp ut to the pump from the process gases, otherwise the pump may overheat and
seize.
If you use the pump in a high ambient temperature and have a high gas throughput, the temperature of the
pump-body may exceed 70°C. You must fit suitable guards to prevent contact with hot surfaces.
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.
Provide for a purge of inert gas when you shut down the pumping system, to dilute dangerous gases to safe
concentrations. A suitable solenoid operated gas-ballast control valve for introduction of purge-gas into the
pump is available as an accessory (see Section 7).
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WARNING
3.4Locate the pump
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the pump. The mass of the pump is between 70.5 kg and
105 kg.
Attach your mechanical lifting equipment to the lifting eyes on the pump.
Provide a firm, level platform for the pump. Locate the pump so that the oil-level sight-glass is visible and the oil
filler-plug, oil drain-tap, disposable oil-filter and gas-ballast control are accessible.
If your pump will be located inside an enclosure, make sure that there is adequate ventilation at both ends of the
pump, so that the ambient temperature around the pump does not exceed 40°C. There must be a minimum space of
25 mm between the pump and the enclosure walls.
3.5Fill the pump with oil
3.5.1Recommended pump oils
Installation
If you use a hyrdocarbon oil in this pump, you must not use the pump to process oxygen in
concentrations greater than 25% in volume. If you do, there is a risk of fire or explosion in the
oil-box of the pump.
When the ambient temperature is 12°C or higher, we recommend that you use Edwards Ultragrade 70 oil. This tested
and proven oil will give you the best performance, maintenance intervals and pump life. Otherwise, use another oil
with the specification VG ISO 68.
If you pump oxygen or other dangerous gases and vapours, you must use a chemically inert and stable oil (such as
perfluoropolyether). For information on pumping dangerous gases and vapours, refer to the Edwards guidelines on
vacuum pump and vacuum system safety (see Associated Publications at the end of the contents list).
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3.5.2Filling procedure
Fill the pump with oil as described below. Refer to Figure 1 for the item numbers in brackets.
1. Remove the oil filler-plug (6)
2. Pour oil into the pump until the oil-level just reaches the MAX mark on the bezel at the top of the sight-glass (7).
If the oil-level goes above the MAX mark, open the oil drain-tap (8) and drain the excess oil from the pump.
When the oil-level falls to the MAX mark close the oil drain-tap (8).
3. After a few minutes, recheck the oil-level. If the oil-level is now below the MAX mark, pour more oil into the
pump.
4. Refit the oil filler-plug (6). Tighten the plug firmly by hand. Do not over-tighten.
3.6Electrical installation: single-phase motor
Note:The pump will restart automatically when the electrical supply is restored after an interruption. If you do
not want the pump to restart automatically, use electrical control equipment which must be reset
manually.
1. Remove the motor terminal-box cover (Figure 1, item 10) and remove the 20 mm diameter plugs from the
cable-entry hole that you will use for the electrical supply cable. Choose the most suitable hole for your
application.
2. Fit a suitable cable-gland and nut to the entry hole. After the supply cable is fitted, the cable-gland must be a
protective seal to the standard of IP44 in IEC 529 or better.
3. Pass the motor electrical supply cable through the cable-gland.
4. Connect the cables to the terminals as shown in Figure 4.
Ensure that the electrical installation of your pump-motor conforms with your local and national
safety requirements. It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply and
a suitable earth point.
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