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CAUTION
WARNING
1Introduction
1.1Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards E2M28 and E2M30 rotary
vacuum pumps. The pump must be used as specified in this manual. Read this manual before installing and operating
the pump.
Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions that must be followed. 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. The actual symbol shown varies according to the hazard.
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and/or process.
Introduction
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
The following warning labels may be present on the pump and used throughout the product documentation:
Warning - an appropriate safety instruction should be followed or a caution to a pote ntial hazard exists.
Warning - dangerous voltage. Indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages.
Warning - hot surfaces. To indicate that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched without
taking precautions.
Warning - do not block the pump outlet.
Warning - use protective equipment. Indicates that protective equipment must be used.
This equipment is designed to meet the requirements of Group II Category 3 equipment in accordance with
Directive 94/9/EC of the European P arliament 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).
The ATEX Category 3 applies in respect of potential ignition sources internal to the equipment. An
A TEX Category has not been assigned in respect of potential ignition sources on the outside of the equipment
as the equipment has not been designed for use where there is an external potentially explosive atmosphere .
There is no potential source of ignition within the pump during normal operation but there may be pote nt ial
sources of ignition under conditions of predictable and rare malfunction as defined in the Directive.
Accordingly, although the pump is designed to pump flammable materials and mixtures, operating
procedures should ensure that under all normal and reasonably predictable conditions, these materials and
mixtures are not within explosive limits. Category 3 is considered appropriate for the avoidance of ignition in
the case of a rare malfunction which allows flammabl e materials or mixtures to pass through the pump while
within their explosive limits.
When flammable or pyrophoric materials are present within the equipment:
Do not allow air to enter the equipment.
Ensure that the system is leak tight.
For further information, please contact Edwards: refer to the Addresses page at the end of this manual for
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Figure 1 - The E2M28/E2M30 pump
1. Oil filler
2. Outlet nozzle
3. Gas -ballast control
4. Gas-ballast inlet
5. Centring-ring and O-ring (supplied)
6. Inlet-port (adaptor flange)
7. Cable-gland/Amphenol connector position
8. Motor terminal box
9. On/Off switch
10.Box section skids
11.Oil drain-plug (gravity drain)
12.Oil sight-glass
13.Pump identification label
14.Oil drip tray
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Introduction
Notes: 1. A pump with a single-phase motor is shown in this figure.
2. The motor shown in this figure is not representative of the motor used on th e E2M28 (A mphenol) pump
with Item Number A373-17-984. On this pump, items 7 and 9 are transposed, with Item 7 being an
IEC60320 16-20 Amp socket.
The Edwards E2M28 and E2M30 pumps are shown in Figure 1. Refer to Figure 1 for item numbers in brackets in the
following descriptions.
The E2M28 and E2M30 pumps are two-stage, direct drive, sliding vane pumps. The pump is oil-sealed and designed
for reliable, long-term operation in both laboratory and industrial environments. The pump is a free-standing unit.
The drive is provided through a flexible coupling by a single-phase or three-phase (four pole) motor.
The motors are totally enclosed and are cooled by the motor-cooli ng fan wh ich directs air along the motor fins.
The single-phase motors have a thermal overload device. When the motor is too hot, the thermal overload device
switches off the pump. The thermal overload device has an automatic reset; when the motor cools down, the d evice
resets and the motor will restart. The single phase motors have an on/off switch.
An oil pressure system lubricates the pump shaft bearing surfaces and rotor sealing faces. The pump has an oil
distribution valve which prevents discharge of oil to the pump interior (suckback) after the pump stops. The pumping
chambers are air-tight, so this arrangement prevents air suckback unless the gas-ballast valve is open. For protection
in this case, refer to Section 1.4.
The level and condition of oil in the oil box reservoir can be inspected through the oil sight-glass (12). An oil fillerplug (1) is fitted to the top of the oil box. The pump has an oil drain-plug (11) to allow gravity oil drain.
The pump has an inlet-port (6), outlet nozzle (2) and gas-ballast control (3). The pump is mounted on two mild steel
box section skids (10) on rubber pads. Details of suitable vibration isolators and other recommended acces sories are
given in Section 7.5.
1.4Gas-ballast
To pump high vapour loads, gas-ballast is delivered into the pump to prevent condensation of the vapour carried by
the pumped gases.
Air (or another gas) can be introduced into the low vacuum stage through the gas-ballast control. The gas-ballast
control is a multi-turn valve which can be adjusted, as required, between closed and fully open.
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2Technical data
2.1Operating and storage conditions
Note:To comply with EN 61010 and CSA standar ds, the p ump must be insta lled and u sed indo ors, and within the
operating conditions specified in Table 1 below.
Table 1 - Operating and storage conditions
Par ameterReference Data
Ambient temperature range (operation)13 to 40°C
Ambient temperature range (storage)-30 to 70°C
Normal surface temperature of the pump-body
Maximum humidity (operation)90% RH
Maximum altitude (operation)2000 m
Pollution degree2
Installation categoryII
Noise level at 1 metre57 dB(A) (at 50 Hz)
Vibration severity
*
At ultimate vacuum, with ambient temperature of 20°C.
†
Measured at the inlet port to ISO 2372 (1974)
†
*
45 to 65°C
Class 1C
Technical data
2.2Performance
Note:Where total pressures are shown in Table 2 below, measurements were taken using an untrapped total
pressure capacitance diaphragm gauge on a header, as specified by Pneurop standards.
Table 2 - Performance data
E2M28E2M30
50 Hz electrical supply32.2 m
60 Hz electrical supply38.9 m3 h
Maximum pumping speed - Pneurop
50 Hz electrical supply27.5 m
60 Hz electrical supply33.0 m3 h
Motor rotational speed
50 Hz electrical supply1440 r min
60 Hz electrical supply1720 r min
Maximum water vapour pumping rate0.7 kg h
Maximum permitted outlet pressure (for full pump throughout)0.5 bar gauge
1.5 bar absolute
1.5 x 105 Pa
2.3Mechanical data
Table 3 - Mechanical data
ParameterReference Data
Approximate pump mass44 kg
DimensionsRefer to Figure 2
Degree of protection
Single-phase motorsIP44
Three-phase motorsIP54
Pump inlet portNW25 (the flange can be removed from the 1 inch BSP threaded hole)
Pump outlet port15 mm external diameter nozzle (the nozzle can be removed from the 3/4 inch BSP
threaded hole)
-1
0.5 bar gauge
1.5 bar absolute
1.5 x 105 Pa
0.7 kg h
-1
2.4Lubrication data
Note:Edwards Material Safety Data Sheets for the oils specified below are available on request.
Table 4 - Lubrication data
Hydrocarbon pumps:
Recommended oil
Maximum oil capacity1.32 litres
PFPE - prepared EM pumps:
Recommended oil
Maximum oil capacity1.32 litres
*
To operate the pump when the ambient temperature is outside the range specified in Section 2.1, or to
optimise pump performance when processing condensable vapours, a different oil may be used.
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2.5Electrical data
Refer to Table 5 and 6. For motor current information please refer to the motor rating plate. The motor start-up
current is drawn for less than one second, so use time-lag fuses to prevent unnece ssary fuse failure whe n the pu mp
starts. Fuses should be to EN60269 Section 2.2. If the pump is used at temperatures lower than 13°C, the start-up
current will be drawn for longer; this may cause the motor thermal overload device to open.
Table 5 - Electrical data: three-phase motors
Pump Item NumberVoltage (V)Frequency (Hz)
A373-33-940380/400 and 230/46050/60
A373-33-934200 and 200/38050/60
A373-43-940380/400 and 230/46050/60
A373-43-934200 and 200/38050/60
Motor output rating (continuous)
50 Hz operation0.75 kW
60 Hz operation0.90 kW
Table 6 - Electrical data: single-phase motors
Technical data
Pump Item NumberVoltage (V)Frequency (Hz)
A373-15-903,
A373-16-903, A374-15-903
A373-15-981, A374-15-98111560
A373-15-904, A374-15-90410050
A3 73 -1 7-984, A373-25-984 11050
Motor output rating (continuous)
50 Hz operation0.75 kW
60 Hz operation0.90 kW
Table 7 - Recommended cord sets for -984 pump variants and cable specifications
220-24050
230-24060
23060
100-10560
20050
200-21060
115-12060
200-24050
200-23060
DescriptionRatingCoupler typeItem number
2
Cord set assembly, UKCable style = H05VV-F, 3 x 1.5 mm
70 °C, maximum length of 2.5 metres
Plug type = BS1363 UK plug
Appliance coupler = IEC60320 style C19
Fuse type = BS1363 10 Amp fuse, to an