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
EN60034-1:2010 Rotating electrical machines. Rating and performance
EN60034-30-1:2014 Rotating Electrical Machines. Efficiency classes of line operated
AC motors (IE code)
EN50581:2012 Technical Documentation for the Assessment of Electrical and
Electronic Products with respect to the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2009/125/EC Ecodesign Directive, following the requirements of
Regulation (EC) No. 640/2009 (as amended)
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
16.06.2015, Burgess Hill
Mr Peter Meares
Senior Technical Support Manager, General Vacuum
This product has been manufactured using the Edwards quality management system
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1Introduction
1.1Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for Edwards EH mechanical booster pumps
listed below. The pumps must be used as specified in this manual. Read this manual before installing and operating
the pumps.
PFPE pumps:
EH250FX, EH500FX, EH1200FX, EH2600FX and EH4200FX
Hydrocarbon pumps:
EH250, EH500, EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200
Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; these instructions must be
obeyed. The use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined below.
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to
people.
Introduction
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and process.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
1.2Description
1.2.1Overview
The EH pumps are compact and have high pumping speeds. The EH pumps must be used with a suitable backing pump
delivering at least 1/10th of volumetric capacity of the booster pump. The EH pumps can operate with a maximum
continuous inlet pressure of 1000 mbar. Lower system pressures can be achieved by the use of two or more EH pumps
in series.
On all EH pumps, the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox is connected to the pump outlet by a pressure equalisation
passageway and forms an integral part of the vacuum system. The connecting passageway has a filter which removes
debris and so prevents contamination of the lubricating oil and bearings. For an even cleaner system, evacuate the
end cover/gear cover by connecting the evacuation port (Figure 1, item 5 or Figure 2, item 6) to the pump inlet or
to an external vacuum pump.
The hydrocarbon EH pumps use hydrocarbon oils, such as Edwards Ultragrade 20. Versions of the EH pumps for use
with PFPE (perfluoropolyether) oils are also available for vacuum systems in which enriched oxygen or other reactive
or corrosive gases are pumped. The EH pumps must not be used to pump peroxides.
All of the EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps have an after-cooler in the pump outlet, to reduce the exhaust gas and
rotor temperature.
The EH pumps are safe to handle non-flammable gases and vapours within the normal operating parameters of the
pumps, as defined in this manual.
All EH pumps have ISO inlet flange and outlet flange connections.
The EH pumps are positive displacement Roots vacuum pumps. The pump mechanism is driven by a three-phase
electric motor through a hydrokinetic drive (see Section 1.2.4).
All of the motors are air cooled.
The pump shafts and rotors are made of cast SG iron. The internal and external shaft seals are made of
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or fluoroelastomer.
The pump bearings, gears and seals are lubricated by oil fed from reservoirs in the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox. A
series of seals stops the oil from reaching the vacuum side of the EH pump. The hydrokinetic drive/gearbox is
evacuated. Inspect the oil levels through sight glasses that are fitted to the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox. Oil filler, oil
drainage and external evacuation connections are provided on the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox.
The timing gears on all of the EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps are lubricated by oil inside the gear cover.
An oil filler connection is provided. The oil level can be inspected through a sight glass fitted to the gear cover.
1.2.3Principle of operation
The EH pump is shown in Figure 1 and 2. The motor shaft drives one of the rotors through the hydrokinetic drive. The
1:1 gears inside the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox drive the second rotor in the opposite direction inside the stator
housing. A small, accurately gauged clearance is maintained between the rotors and between each rotor and the
stator wall. This clearance allows the EH pump to operate at high speed without mechanical wear and without the
need for lubrication inside the swept volume.
1.2.4Hydrokinetic drive
The hydrokinetic drive consists of a fluid coupling which connects the electric motor shaft to the rotor. This system
is configured so that when the gas load is high, the rotational speed of the rotors is reduced. As the gas load
decreases, the rotors accelerate to full speed. This allows continuous operation of the EH pump over the vacuum
range without the risk of overloading the motor and removes the need for bypass valves and associated pipelines.
The fluid coupling is viscosity sensitive. The two versions of the EH pump (for hydrocarbon and PFPE oils) have fluid
coupling drives which are specifically designed for the type of oil used in the pump.
1.3Chemical & ATEX pumps
This manual does not cover these applications. They are covered in publication number A301-51-880.
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2.1Operating and storage conditions
Table 1 - Operating and storage conditions
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Ambient operating temperature range
Ambient storage temperature range
Maximum ambient operating humidity
Protection degree (as defined by IEC 529)IP44
Recommended backing pumpsSee Note above
5 °C to 40 °C
-20 °C to 80 °C
90% RH
2.2Performance
On each pump the hydrokinetic coupling is configured to account for the oil type (density) and pump rotational
speed (50 or 60 Hz). Changes to the oil or rotation speed could result in the pump drawing excess power.
Table 2 - Performance data
Rotational speed:
50 Hz electrical supply
60 Hz electrical supply
Maximum outlet pressure (see Section 1.2.4)1000 mbar absolute, 1 x 105 Pa
Pressure differential across EH pump (determined by the hydrokinetic drive):
Note:The EH1200 pump can be operated continuously without cooling water if the inlet pressure is kept below
5mbar (5x10
Recommended cooling water flow
(with inlet temperature of 20 ºC)
EH1200
EH2600
EH4200
Recommended cooling water supply pressure2 to 6 bar gauge, 3 to 7 bar absolute,
Permissible temperature range5 to 35 ºC
2
Pa) and the pumpdown time is no longer than 10 minutes.
Table 8 - Cooling water supply data: EH pumps
-1
3 l min
-1
6 l min
-1
6 l min
3 x 105 to 7 x 105 Pa
2.9Noise and vibration data
Table 9 - Noise and vibration data
-1
Vibration level< 1.8 mm s
Continuous A-weighted sound pressure level
measured at 1 metre from the EH pump
EH250EH500EH1200EH2600EH4200
70 dB(A)70 dB(A)70 dB(A)75 dB(A)75 dB(A)
*
The noise level was measured in accordance with ISO2151 and with the pump running at <0.1 mbar on 50 Hz
supply. Running on a 60 Hz supply or at higher inlet pressures will increase the noise level.
The standard pumps are not Azide compatible as they are fitted with copper cooling coils which are exposed to
process. For further information, contact Edwards.
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3Installation
3.1Safety
Obey the safety instructions in this Section and take note of appropriate precautions. Failure to
observe these instructions may result in injury to people and damage to equipment.
A suitably trained and supervised technician must install the pump.
Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the products
pumped.
Wear the appropriate safety clothing when coming into contact with contaminated components.
Dismantle and clean contaminated components inside a fume cupboard.
Vent and purge the vacuum system before starting installation work.
Check all required components are available and are of the correct type before starting work.
Installation
Ensure that debris does not enter the EH pump during installation. The use of inlet mesh is recommended.
Disconnect other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be
operated accidentally.
Do not reuse O-rings and seals.
Ensure that the cooling air flow through the pump motor cooling fan cannot be obstructed.
Ensure that all electrical cables, nitrogen pipelines and cooling water pipelines are safely positioned,
secured and routed, so that they do not present a trip hazard.
Provide adequate access to all pump servicing points and oil level sight glasses.
Leak test the system after installation work is complete and seal any leaks found to prevent leakage of
hazardous substances out of the system and leakage of air into the system.
3.2System requirements
Consider the following points when designing the pumping system:
Use a suitable backing pump: refer to Section 2.1 and 2.2.
The EH pump must be mounted on a firm, level surface.
Vacuum pipelines must be adequately supported to stop the transmission of stress to pipeline joints.
If necessary, incorporate flexible pipelines in the system pipelines to reduce the transmission of vibration
and to prevent loading of the coupling joints. When using flexible pipelines, ensure that the flexible
pipelines have a maximum pressure rating that is greater than the highest pressure that can be generated in
the system. Ensure that vacuum loads are supported.
Ensure that the design incorporates all appropriate safety precautions if toxic or particulates will be
pumped.
Purge with an inert gas when shutting down the pumping system to dilute dangerous gases to safe
concentrations. Consult Edwards or the supplier for advice.
If the EH pump will be fitted in a new system, ensure that all preliminary pipelines have been installed and that a
suitable base for the EH pump has been prepared before starting installation.
Check that the following services and facilities are available for connection to the EH pump:
Cooling water supply and return.
Electrical supply.
Exhaust extraction system.
Inlet mesh (if required, to prevent the ingress of debris during commissioning).
3.3Unpack and inspect
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the pump. Failure to do so can cause injury to people and
damage to the equipment. Refer to Section 2.4 for the mass of the pump.
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the EH pump:
1. Place the pallet in a convenient position with a fork lift truck or a pallet truck.
2. Remove all packing materials.
3. Use suitable lifting gear to remove the EH pump from its pallet:
On all pumps, attach the lifting gear to the centre pair of lifting bolts (Figure 1 to 3, item 1) on the EH pump.
All EH2600 pumps have centres of mass that are offset towards the motor. On these pumps, fit an additional
support strap to the motor (behind the lifting bolt) to support the pump and prevent it from tilting when
lifted.
4. Remove all protective covers and inspect the EH pump.
5. If the pump is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item Number
of the pump together with the order number and the supplier's invoice number. Retain all packing materials for
inspection. Do not use the pump if it is damaged.
6. If the EH pump will not be used immediately, refit the protective covers. Store the EH pump in suitable
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3.4Fill the pump with oil
Changing the oil in an EH pump from hydrocarbon to PFPE could pote ntially c ause a safety hazard.
PFPE EH pumps are generally used in hazardous applications which may involve the pumping of
gases with high concentrations of oxygen. If hydrocarbon oil comes into contact with gases with an
oxygen concentration greater than 25%, an explosion can occur.
Converting an EH pump that has been used on Hydrocarbon oil for use on PFPE oil requires the
pump internals to be cleaned. This usually requires the pump to be serviced.
Ensure that the correct grade of oil is used and that the oil levels in the EH pump are correct. If
an incorrect oil is used or if an oil level is incorrect, EH pump performance may be affected and
the EH pump may be damaged, which will compromise its constructional safety.
3.4.1Hydrokinetic drive/gearbox
We recommend that the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil level is maintained at the recommended oil level shown in
Figure 8, item 5; if the oil level is above or below the recommended oil level, the performance of the EH pump may
be affected.
Installation
Do not allow the oil level to fall below the bottom of the reflector plate (Figure 8, item 4) or the EH pump may be
damaged.
2. Refer to Figure 8. Fill the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox with the recommended type of oil until the oil level
reaches the recommended oil level (5) at the top of the reflector plate (4) in the oil level sight glass (3).
3. Refit the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil filler plug.
3.4.2Shaft seal reservoir
Ensure that the correct vented filler plug is fitted in the shaft seal reservoir. If using a non-vented
plug, the reservoir will be pressurised and the oil sight glass may fracture.
Edwards recommend filling the shaft seal reservoir so that the oil level is at the recommended oil level as shown in
Figure 8, item 2.
The EH pump can be operated as long as the oil level is above the bottom of the reflector plate. Do not allow the
shaft seal oil level to fall below the bottom of the reflector plate or the EH pump may be damaged. Use the same oil
that was used to fill the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox.
1. Remove the shaft seal reservoir vented oil filler plug (Figure 1 and 2, item 2).
2. Refer to Figure 8. Fill the shaft seal reservoir with oil until the oil level is at the recommended oil level (2) at
7. Direction of rotation sight glass* (the arrow shows the correct direction)
*Not fitted to EH2600 and EH4200
Installation
Figure 8 - Sight glasses
3.4.3Gear cover (all EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps only)
Use the following procedure to fill the gear cover on all EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 pumps. Use the same oil that
was used to fill the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox and shaft seal reservoir.
1. Remove the oil filler plug on the top of the gear cover (Figure 2, item 7).
2. Fill the gear cover with oil until the oil level is at the middle of the reflector plate in the gear cover oil level
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3.5Cooling water connections (all EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200
pumps only)
Note:Refer to Section 2.8 for the cooling water requirements.
Connect the cooling water supply and return lines. One connector is on the rear of the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox,
the other connector is on the underside of the gear cover. The supply and return lines can be connected to either of
the connectors; the direction of cooling water flow is not important.
Refer to Section 2.8 for the minimum cooling water flow rate required. If the danger of the condensation of gases in
the booster is not process critical, always connect the supply line to the gearbox cover first.
3.6Electrical connections
Ensure the electrical installation of the EH pump conforms with local and national safety
requirements. It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply with a
suitable earth (ground) point.
Installation
3.6.1Electrical supply configuration
Refer to the wiring instructions provided with the pump motor. Configure electrical connections according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3.6.2Motor connections
Provide suitable strain relief on the electrical supply cable. If not, the cable (or wires in the cable)
may become disconnected from the pump and there may a risk of injury or death by electric shock.
Connect the electrical supply to the motor through a contactor which has a manual reset control.
Connect the electrical supply to the motor so that it is automatically switched off if the backing
pump stops. If not, the EH pump may overheat if it continues to operate when the backing pump
is stopped.
Ensure that the EH pump can be isolated and locked out from the electrical supply.
The motor must be correctly configured and the electrical connections must be correct for the electrical supply.
If not, the motor can be damaged.
Connect the supply through a contactor which has overload protection or use a controller which incorporates a
contactor.
Use a contactor that has a manual reset control. If not, the EH pump could automatically restart after an electrical
overload or an electrical supply failure.
Use a suitable multi-wire cable and a suitable cable gland (see Step 4 below) to connect the electrical supply to the
pump motor.
Connect the motor to the electrical supply as described in the following procedure.
1. Remove the motor terminal box cover (Figure 1 and 2, item 1).
2. Check the electrical supply voltage and frequency. If necessary, configure the motor (that is, the terminal wires
and any links) to operate with the supply voltage. Refer to the wiring instructions supplied with the pump motor.
3. Remove the plug from the cable entry hole that will be used for the electrical supply cable. Choose the most
suitable hole for the application.
4. Fit a suitable cable gland to the cable entry hole. The cable gland (and adaptor, if fitted) must provide a
protective seal to IP44 (or higher). Refer to Ta bl e 1 3 for the cable gland hole sizes.
5. Pass the electrical supply cable through the cable gland.
6. Connect the wires of the cable to the appropriate terminals, as shown in the wiring instructions supplied with
the pump motor.
7. Tighten the cable gland.
Table 13 - Motor cable gland hole sizes
Electrical supply cable gland
Pump typeMotor frame size
EH pumps90, 10020
*
As shown on the motor label.
13225
16032
*
hole size (ISO)
3.7Check the direction of pump rotation
Blank the inlet or connect the EH pump to the vacuum system before checking the direction of
pump rotation. If not, there is a danger of objects being trapped in the rotating rotors.
It is possible for the three-phase electrical supply to the motor to be phased incorrectly. If the supply is phased
incorrectly, the rotors will rotate in the reverse direction or remain stationary. Check the direction of rotation as
described below.
1. Check that the EH pump is connected to the vacuum system or that the inlet is blanked off.
2. Connect the backing pump and switch the backing pump on.
3. On all EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps, the correct direction of rotation is indicated by an arrow on the motor
fan cover (Figure 2, item 17). To determine the direction of rotation: watch the motor fan inside the fan cover,
switch on the EH pump for two or three seconds, then switch the EH pump off.
Use the method above to determine the direction of rotation on all EH250, EH500 and EH1200 pumps.
Alternatively, the direction of rotation is also indicated by an arrow next to the direction of rotation sight glass
(Figure 1, item 10 and Figure 2, item 14): watch the motor coupling in the sight glass (Figure 8, item 7), switch
on the EH pump for two or three seconds, then switch the EH pump off.
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4. Check that the direction of rotation of the coupling noted in Step 3 was the same as that indicated by the
rotation arrow on the motor or on the direction of rotation sight glass. If the direction of rotation was correct,
continue at Section 3.8.
5. If the direction of rotation of the coupling was incorrect:
Switch off the backing pump and vent the system; isolate the EH pump from the electrical supply; reverse
any two of the phase wires in the motor terminal box.
Repeat the check from Step 2 to ensure that the direction of rotation is now correct.
3.8Connect the pump inlet and outlet
Do not exceed the load limits on the pump inlet and outlet flanges as specified in Figure 9. If load
limits are exceeded, there will be a risk of leakage of process gases from the EH pump, or of
damage to the EH pump.
The EH4200 must have an inlet screen fitted at all times. Ingress of large particles can cause the
pump casing to fracture. A suitable inlet screen is shown in Table 18. If particles, debris or loose
components could enter the EH pump during commissioning or running, fit a suitable inlet filter
that can be removed before operating the EH pump on process duties.
Installation
Connect the inlet of the EH pump to the vacuum system and connect the outlet of the EH pump to the backing pump
and exhaust extraction/abatement systems, as required.
Pump inlet and outlet connections are made with standard ISO flanges, Edwards trapped O-rings and (on the EH250FX
pumps only) an Edwards co-seal.
All EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps have two alternative outlet positions: on the underside of the EH pump, and at
the side of the EH pump.
As supplied, EH pumps are configured to use the outlet at the side of the EH pump; the flange on the underside of
the EH pump is blanked off. When using the outlet on the underside of the pump, remove the blanking plate and Oring from the outlet on the underside and refit the blanking plate, with a new O-ring, over the side outlet flange.
Take note of the following when connecting the EH pump to the vacuum system.
Move the EH pump to the required location and ensure that it is level and secure.
For optimum pumping speeds, ensure that the pipeline connected to the pump inlet is as short as possible
and has a bore size not less than the inlet port diameter.
Use a flexible connection in the pipeline from the vacuum system to the EH pump to reduce vibration and
stress in the system pipelines (see Section 3.2).
On very dusty applications, use a low impedance inlet filter and pump inlet mesh to minimise abrasion in the
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4.1Operational safety
Ensure that the cooling air flow around the EH pump and pump motor is not restricted. If the air
flow is restricted, the pump and/or motor will get hotter than normal during pump operation:
This may result in reduced reliability or the risk of an explosion.
Care should be taken not to expose parts of the body to vacuum.
During operation, parts of the EH pump can become very hot. Do not touch the EH pump.
Do not operate the EH pump with the inlet or outlet open to atmosphere. Fingers or other parts of
the body may get trapped and may be injured by the rotating pump mechanism.
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4.2.1Pre-start checks
1. Check that the EH pump oil levels are correct (see Section 3.4).
2. Check that the EH pump is correctly installed, especially after initial installation and maintenance.
4.2.2Start-up
Start up the EH pump as described in the procedure below. This procedure assumes that the EH pump and the vacuum
system are at atmospheric pressure.
1. On all of the EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 model pumps only:
Switch on the cooling water supply and check that there is an adequate flow of cooling water at the correct
pressure (see Section 2.8).
Check the water connections for leaks.
Refer to Section 2.8 for the cooling water requirements.
2. Close all valves to atmospheric pressure and ensure that all other openings are sealed.
3. Switch on the backing pump and open the backing valve (if fitted).
4. Switch on the EH pump.
5. Allow the EH pump to run for approximately fifteen minutes to achieve normal operating temperature.
6. Slowly open the pump inlet isolation valve (if fitted).
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5Maintenance
5.1Safety information
Obey the safety instructions in this Section and take note of appropriate precautions. Failure to
observe these instructions may result in injury to people and damage to equipment.
A suitably trained and supervised technician must maintain the pump.
Dismantle the pump in a clean workshop environment, with the correct tools and safety facilities available.
Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures that relate to the products
processed by the pumping system.
Wear the appropriate safety clothing when coming into contact with contaminated components.
Dismantle and clean contaminated components inside a fume cupboard.
Allow the pump to cool for at least three hours before starting maintenance work.
Maintenance
Vent and purge the pumping system with nitrogen before starting maintenance work.
Check that all the required parts are available and of the correct type before starting work.
Isolate the pump and other components from the electrical supply so that they cannot be operated
accidentally.
Re-check the pump rotation direction if the electrical supply has been disconnected.
Do not reuse O-rings or seals.
Dispose of components and waste oil safely (see Section 6.2).
Take care to protect sealing faces from damage.
Do not touch or inhale the thermal breakdown products of fluorinated materials which may be present if the
pump has been overheated to 260 ºC and above. These breakdown products are very dangerous. Fluorinated
materials in the EH pump may include oils, greases and seals. The pump may have overheated if it was
misused, if it malfunctioned or if it was in a fire. Edwards Safety Data Sheets for fluorinated materials used
in the pump are available on request: contact the supplier or Edwards.
Leak test the system after installation and maintenance to prevent leakage of dangerous substances out of
the system and leakage of air into the system.
The EH pump will be contaminated with the process chemicals that have been pumped. Ensure that adequate
precautions are taken to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred.
Table 14 details the maintenance operations necessary to maintain EH pumps in normal use. Instructions for each
operation are given in the section shown.
More frequent maintenance may be required if the EH pump is used to pump corrosive or abrasive gases and vapours.
If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan according to system requirements.
5.3Check the oil levels
Ensure that the correct grade of oil is used and that the oil levels in the pump are correct. If an
incorrect oil is used or if an oil level is incorrect, EH pump performance may be affected and the
EH pump may be damaged, which will compromise its constructional safety.
Note:If there is a loss of oil from the shaft seal reservoir, the shaft seal may have failed. Contact the supplier
or an Edwards Service Centre for advice.
Use the following procedure to check the oil levels in the sight glasses. Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for the location of the
filler plugs and sight glasses. During normal operation, the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox sight glass (Figure 8, item 3)
may appear empty or show a froth because the oil is in circulation around the coupling.
1. Shut down the EH pump, vent it to atmospheric pressure and allow it to cool.
2. Refer to Figure 8. Check the shaft seal oil level. If the oil level is below the bottom of the reflector plate (6),
refer to Section 3.4 and refill the shaft seal reservoir.
3. Check the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil level. If the oil level is below the top of the reflector plate, refer to
Section 3.4 and refill the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil reservoir.
4.
On all EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 model
middle of the reflector plate, refer to Section 3.4 and refill the gear cover.
pumps only, check the gear cover oil level. If the oil level is below the
5.4Inspect the pump connections
1. Check that the cooling water connections are secure.
2. Inspect the cooling water pipelines and connections for corrosion, leaks and damage.
3. Check that the electrical connections are secure.
4. Check the electrical supply cables for damage.
5. Inspect all the vacuum pipelines for corrosion and damage. Check that all the vacuum connections are secure.
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5.5Change the pump oil
Changing the oil in an EH pump from hydrocarbon to PFPE could potentially cause a safety hazard.
PFPE EH pumps are generally used in hazardous applications which may involve the pumping of
gases with high concentrations of oxygen. If hydrocarbon oil comes into contact with gases with an
oxygen concentration greater than 25%, an explosion can occur.
Converting an EH pump that has been used on Hydrocarbon oil for use on PFPE oil requires the
pump internals to be cleaned. This usually requires the pump to be serviced.
Ensure that the correct grade of oil is used and that the oil levels in the pump are correct. If an
incorrect oil is used or if an oil level is incorrect, EH pump performance may be affected and the
EH pump may be damaged, which will compromise its constructional safety.
Replace the pump oil as described below. Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for the location of the oil filler and drain plugs.
1. Switch off the EH pump, vent it to atmospheric pressure and allow it to cool.
Maintenance
2. Remove the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil filler plug.
3. Remove the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil drain plug from the underside of the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox and
allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Remove the shaft seal vented oil filler plug. Use a suitable pump to suck the oil out of the shaft seal reservoir.
5. Refit the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil drain plug.
6. Refer to Section 3.4 and fill the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox and shaft seal reservoir with oil.
7. Refit the hydrokinetic drive/gearbox oil filler plug and the shaft seal reservoir oil filler plug.
8.
On all EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200
Remove the oil filler plug on the gear cover.
Remove the oil drain plug from the underside of the gear cover and allow the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
Refit the oil drain plug and refer to Section 3.4 to refill the gear cover with oil.
5.6Lubricate the rear bearing (All EH250FX and EH500FX model
pumps only)
When removing the end cover, take note of the exact locations of the spacers and shims (Figure 10,
items 3 and 4) inside the end cover. These items must be refitted correctly in order to ensure that
the rotor clearance settings remain correct. Altering the rotor clearance settings may compromise
the constructional safety of the pump.
Use the following procedure to replace the grease in the rear bearing. Refer to Section 2.6 for the correct type/grade
of grease.
1. Switch off the EH pump and isolate it from the electrical supply. Vent the EH pump to atmospheric pressure.
2. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the four plastic cover caps (8) from the bearing end cover (6).
3. Undo and remove the socket-head screws (7) located under the four plastic cover caps.
4. Remove the end cover (6) and O-ring (5). Dispose of the O-ring safely.
5. Note the exact location of the shims (4) and spacers (3) inside the end cover (6). Clean off all visible grease from
the end cover taking care not to misplace or damage the shims and spacers.
6. Use a soft, clean, lint free cloth or a plastic or wooden spatula to remove all visible grease from both bearings
(2).
7. Fill the visible side of each bearing (2) with clean grease, then lightly force the grease into the bearing.
8. Refill the visible side of each bearing (2) with clean grease.
9. Apply a light wipe of high-vacuum grease to the new O-ring (5) and fit into the groove in the end cover (6).
10. Check that the shims (4) and spacers (3) are correctly located in the end cover (6).
11. Refit the end cover (6) and secure it with the four socket-head screws (7). Tighten the screws evenly and refit
the plastic cover caps (8).
12. Leak test the system and seal any leaks found.
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CAUTION
6Storage and Disposal
6.1Storage
Observe the storage temperature limits stated in Section 2.1. Storage below -30 ºC will permanently damage the
EH pump seals and lubricants.
Ensure that the water lines are emptied if the pump will be stored below 0 ºC. If not, the water in the lines will
freeze and may cause the pipes to burst. If the pump is to be shipped by air, it is important that the lines are
completely emptied of water.
Use the procedure below to store the EH pump.
1. Shut down the EH pump as described in Section 4.3.
2. Isolate the EH pump from the electrical supply and disconnect it from the vacuum system.
Storage and Disposal
3. Clean the EH pump and change the oil as described in Section 5.5.
4. Place protective covers over the inlet and outlet flanges.
5. Store the EH pump in cool, dry conditions until required for use. When required, prepare and install the EH
pump as described in Section 3.
6.2Disposal
Dispose of the pump and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and
environmental requirements.
Take particular care with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with dangerous process
substances.
The instrument and associated cables are within the scope of the European Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, 2002/96/EC. Edwards offers European customers a recycling service for the instrument/cables
at the end of the product's life. Contact Edwards for advice on how to return the instrument/cables for recycling.
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7Service and Spares
7.1Introduction
Edwards products, spares and accessories are available from Edwards companies in Belgium, Brazil, China, France,
Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom, U.S.A and a world-wide network of distributors.
The majority of these centres employ Service Engineers who have undergone comprehensive Edwards training
courses.
Order spare parts from the nearest Edwards company or distributor. When ordering, please state for each part
required:
Model and Item Number of the equipment
Serial number
Item Number and description of part.
7.2Service
Edwards products are supported by a world-wide network of Edwards Service Centres. Each Service Centre offers a
wide range of options including: equipment decontamination; service exchange; repair; rebuild and testing to factory
specifications. Equipment which has been serviced, repaired or rebuilt is returned with a full warranty.
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Local Service Centres can also provide Edwards engineers to support on-site maintenance, service or repair of
equipment.
For more information about service options, contact the nearest Service Centre or other Edwards company.
7.3Spares
The spare parts listed in Table 15 are available for the EH pump.
Table 15 - Spare item numbers
SpareItem Number
AR555 Fomblin grease (100 g tube)
End cover O-ring
Ultragrade 20 oil (1 l)
Ultragrade 20 oil (4 l)
Krytox 1514 fluid (1 kg)
Krytox 1514 fluid (5 kg)
EH Fomblin (1 kg)
EH Fomblin (5 kg)
The spare parts listed in Table 16 are available for the EH250FX and EH500FX pumps.
Table 16 - EH250FX and EH500FX spare parts
SpareItem Number
Clean and overhaul kit
Module kit
Shim kit
EH250FX inlet mesh assembly 3.3 mm ISO63
EH250FX inlet mesh assembly 3.5 mm ISO63 stainless steel
EH500FX inlet mesh assembly 3.3 mm ISO100
EH500FX inlet mesh assembly 3.5 mm ISO100 stainless steel