The manufacturer is not responsible for damage if
you do not follow all of this documentation.
2.1 Warning instruction markings
WarningDanger levelConsequences if not obeyed
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
2.2 General
immediately imminent danger Death, severe bodily injury
possible imminent dangerDeath, severe bodily injury
possible hazardous situationSlight bodily injury
possible hazardous situationMaterial damage
These operating instructions contain basic instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance
and inspection work which must be obeyed to ensure the safe operation of the machine and prevent
physical and material damage.
The safety instructions in all sections must be taken
into consideration.
The operating instructions must be read by the
responsible technical personnel/ operator before
installing and commissioning and must be fully understood. The contents of the operating instructions
must always be available on site for the technical
personnel / operator. Instructions fi xed directly onto
the machine must be obeyed and must always remain legible. This applies for example to:
• Symbols for connections
• Data and motor data plate
• Instruction and warning plates
The operator is responsible for observing local regulations.
The machine must only be operated in such areas
as are described in the operating instructions:
• only operate the machine in a technically perfect
condition
• do not operate the machine when it is only partially assembled
• the machine must only be operated at an ambient temperature and suction temperature of
between 5 and 40°C. Please contact us for
temperatures outside this range.
• the machine may convey, compress or extract
the following media:
• all non-explosive, non-infl ammable, non-ag-
gressive and non-poisonous dry gases and
gas air mixtures
2.4 Unacceptable operating modes
• extracting, conveying and compressing explosive, infl ammable, aggressive or poisonous media, e.g. dust as per ATEX zone 20-22, solvents
as well as gaseous oxygen and other oxidants,
water vapour, liquids or solid materials
• must not be operated in rooms that are at risk
of explosion and in Zone 22 dusty atmospheres
that are at risk of explosion
• using the machine in non-commercial plants if
the necessary precautions and protective measures have not been taken in the plant
• installing in environments that are at risk of explosions
• using the machine in areas with ionising radiation
• Ensure that people entrusted with working on
the machine have read and understood these
operating instructions before starting work,
particularly the safety instructions for installation,
commissioning, maintenance and inspection
work.
• Manage the responsibilities, competence and
monitoring of staff
• all work must only be carried out be technical
specialists:
• Installation, commissioning, maintenance
and inspection work
• Working with electricity
• personnel being trained to work on the ma-
chine must be supervised by technical specialists only
2.6 Safety-conscious work
The following safety regulations apply in addition
to the safety instructions and intended use listed in
these instructions:
• Accident prevention regulations, safety and operating regulations
• the standards and laws in force
2.7 Safety notes for the operator
• hot parts of the machine must not be accessible
during operation or must be fi tted with a guard
• eople must not be endangered by the free extraction or discharge of pumped media
• Risks arising from electrical energy must be
eliminated.
2.8 Safety instructions for installing, commissioning and maintenance
• The operator will ensure that any installation,
commissioning and maintenance work is carried out by authorised, qualifi ed specialists who
have gained suffi cient information by an in-depth
study of the operating instructions.
• Only work on the machine when it is idle and
cannot be switched on again
• Ensure that you follow the procedure for decommissioning the machine described in the operating instructions.
• Fit or start up safety and protective devices
again immediately after fi nishing work. Vor Wiederinbetriebnahme die aufgeführten Punkte für
die Inbetriebnahme beachten
• Conversion work or modifi cations to the machine are only permissible with the manufacturer’s consent.
• Only use original parts or parts approved by the
manufacturer. The use of other parts may invalidate liability for any consequences arising.
• Keep unauthorised people away from the machine
2.9 Guarantee conditions
The manufacturer’s guarantee or warranty will no
longer apply in the following cases:
• Improper use
• Not complying with these instructions
• Operation by insuffi ciently qualifi ed staff
• Using spare parts that have not been approved
by Gardner Denver Schopfheim GmbH
• Unauthorised modifi cations to the machine or
the accessories supplied by Gardner Denver
The C-VLR 1000 model has a connection fl ange on the inlet side and an exhaust silencer on the pressure
side (Fig. 2/B
). The air sucked in is cleaned by a micro-fi lter (Fig. 2/S).
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The ZEPHYR VLR 1000 is a double shaft rotary piston vacuum pump in which the claws roll off against each
other contact free and dry. The counter-rotating claw rotors are synchronised by a gear pair in the gearbox.
The synchronous gearbox gear wheels and the bearings are lubricated with oil. These components are in
a gearbox that also contains the oil supply. Oil conveying devices always ensure that the bearings and the
gear wheels are suffi ciently supplied with oil at all permissible speeds.
The gearbox and the compression chamber are separated from each other by special seals. The gearbox
is sealed from the outside with shaft seals and O rings, the compressor chamber with piston rings.The
VLR 1000 is enclosed in an insulating hood. In order to dissipate compression heat, the cooling air is sucked
through between the machine and the hood using a drum fan that sucks in the fresh cooling air (Fig. 2/E)
and discharges the heated air out of the cooling air outlet (Fig. 2/F).
The VLR 1000 is driven by standard fl anged three-phase motors via a coupling.
A vacuum relief valve is incorporated into the machine.
4.3 Areas of application
This contact free running claw vacuum pump, the C-VLR 1000, can be operated constantly at any pressure
between atmospheric and an inlet pressure of 200 mbars (abs.).
The pumping capacity with unrestricted suction is 950 m
3
/h at 50 Hz. Data sheet D 880/80 shows the de-
pendency of the pumping capacity on the intake pressure.
If the unit is switched on more frequently (at regular intervals of about 10 times an hour) or at higher
ambient temperatures and intake temperatures, the
excess temperature limit of the motor winding and
the bearings may be exceeded.Please contact the
manufacturer should the unit be used under such
conditions.
If it is installed in the open air the unit must be protected from environmental infl uences, (e.g. by a protective roof).
• Suffi cient room for installing and removing pipes
and for maintenance work, particularly for installing and dismantling the machine
• No external vibration effects
• Do not suck any hot exhaust air from other machines into the cooling system.
The oil fi lling point (Fig. 2/H), oil sight glass (Fig. 2/I) and the oil outlets (Fig. 2/K) must be easily
accessible. The cooling air inlets (Fig. 2/E) and the cooling air outlets (Fig. 2/F) must be at least
30 cm away from adjacent walls. Cooling air coming out must not be sucked in again. For maintenance work there must be a minimum of 40 cm in front of the mesh fi lter (Fig. 2/S).
5.2 Installation
Ensure that the foundation complies with the
following conditions:
NOTICE
The machine may only be operated when it is
set up horizontally.
Material damage resulting from the machine
tipping over and falling.
When installed at more than 1000 m above sea
level a reduction in power is noticeable. In this
case we would ask you to contact us.
Contamination in the intake air
To protect the machine the operator should install
appropriate fi lters on the suction side.
The C-VLR 1000 must not be operated without
covering plates.
• Level and straight
• The bearing surface must be designed to be
able to take the weight of the machine.
It is possible to install the machine on a fi rm base without anchoring. When installing on a substructure we recommend fi xing with fl exible buffers.
connection (Fig. 2/A) and insert the mesh fi lter
(Fig. 2/S) with the curved side up.
b) Connect the vacuum line.
NOTICE
Material damage resulting from the forces and
torques of the pipes on the unit being too high.
Only screw pipes in by hand.
The pumping capacity of the vacuum pump
is reduced if the suction pipe is too narrow
and/or too long.
c) The extracted air can be discharged through the
exhaust silencer (Fig. 2/B) or conducted away
via the fl ange and a pipe.
NOTICE
Length of the connection pipes
With connection pipes that have the same pipe
cross section as the machine connection and are
more than 3m long, a non-return valve especially
for the purpose must be installed in order to avoid
reverse operation when the machine has stopped.
Exhaust air must not be restricted
No blocking systems must be built into the
exhaust air pipe (max. pressure difference 30
mbars). When the exhaust air pipe is connected it
must be checked regularly for impurities.
a) Fill the lubricating oil (for suitable types see
“Maintenance”) for the gear wheels and oil fi lling point (Fig. 2/H) up to the middle of the sight
glasses (Fig. 2/I).
b) Close the oil fi lling point.
5.5 Connecting the motor
DANGER
Danger of death if the electrical installation has
not been done professionally.
The electrical installation must only be done by a
qualifi ed electrician observing EN 60204. The
operating company has to provide the main
switch.
a) The motor‘s electrical data is given on the data
plate (Fig. 2/N) or on the motor data plate (Fig. 2/
). The motors comply with DIN EN 60034
P
1
and are in protection class IP 55 and insulation
class F. The appropriate connection diagram is
located in the motor‘s terminal box (not for the
plug connection version). The motor data must
be compared with the data of the existing mains
network (current type, voltage, network frequency, permitted current value).
b) Connect the motor via the plug connection or
the motor protection switch (for safety reasons,
a motor protection switch is required and the
connecting cable must be installed via a cable
fi tting to provide strain relief).
We recommend using motor protection switches
with delayed switch off, depending on possible
excess current. Temporary excess current may
occur when the machine is started cold.
NOTICE
Power supply
The conditions at the installation location must match
the information on the motor data plate.
Without derating the following is permissible:
May lead to severe or fatal injuries. Therefore be
sure to obey the safety instructions.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
When the machine is at operating temperature the
surface temperatures on the components (Fig. 2/
Q ... 4/Q) may go above 70°C.
You must avoid touching the hot surfaces (marked with warning plates).
CAUTION
Noise emission
The highest noise pressure levels measured as
per EN ISO 3744 are given in Section 9.
When spending a long time in the vicinity of the
running machine use ear protectors to avoid
permanent damage to your hearing.
NOTICE
Wait until the machine stops
The machine must only be switched on again
after it stops.
shaft is shown by the rotary direction arrow
(Fig. 2/O) on the motor fl ange.
a) Start the motor briefl y (max. two seconds) to
check the direction of rotation. When looking at
the motor fan, it must rotate clockwise.
NOTICE
Incorrect direction of rotation
Operating in the wrong direction of rotation leads
to damage to the machine.
Use a phase sequence indicator to check the direction of rotation (anti-clockwise rotating fi eld).
6.2 Decommissioning/ storing
Stop the machine
a) Switch the machine off.
b) If available close the cut off device in the suction
and pressure pipe.
c) Disconnect the machine from the electricity
source.
d) Depressurise the machine:
Open the pipes slowly.
The pressure reduces slowly.
e) Remove the pipes and hoses.
f) Seal the connections for suction and discharge
nozzles with adhesive foil.
see also Section 3.2.1, Page 11
6.3 Re-commissioning
a) Check the condition of the machine (cleanliness,
Always change the oil when the machine is at
operating temperature and in an atmospherically
ventilated area.
If it is not completely emptied the amount that can
be refi lled is reduced.
The waste oil must be disposed of in compliance with
the local environmental protection regulations.
If you are going to use another oil type, empty the
oil removing device housing and oil cooler completely.
I
K
The oil level in the sight glasses (Fig. 4/I) must be
checked every month.
The machine must be switched off and vented to atmospheric pressure to top up the oil.With clean operations the oil must be changed after every 8,000
operating hours..
The oil viscosity must comply with ISO VG 150 as
per DIN 51519.
Designation as per DIN 51502: CLP HC 150.
GEAR-LUBE 150 or equivalent oils by other manufacturers (also see oil recommendation plate (Fig. 4/
M)).
The power of the machine lessens and damage may
occur to the machine.
Mesh fi lter;
The mesh fi lter (Fig. 4/S) installed on the inlet side
2
must be cleaned by rinsing out or purging or replaced more or less often depending on how dirty
the aspirated medium is.
Fig. 5 Blowing out the mesh fi lter
1 Mesh fi lter
Compressed air
2
7.2.3 Coupling
WARNING
Danger of injury when dealing with compressed air.
When blowing through with compressed air, solid
particles may be carried along or powder dust swirling around may cause injury to the eyes.
Therefore, when cleaning with compressed air always
wear goggles and a dust mask.
disconnected from the mains by a qualifi ed
electrician so that it cannot be started up again
accidentally. For repairs use the manufacturer,
its branch offi ces or authorised dealers. Please
contact the manufacturer for the address of the
service centre responsible for you (see Manufacturer‘s address).
NOTICE
For each machine that is sent to an Elmo Rietschle
Service centre for inspection, maintenance or
repair, a fully completed, signed declaration of
harmlessness must be enclosed.
The declaration of harmlessness is part of the
supplier‘s documentation.
Fig. 6 Clearance certifi cate 7025.003.17
b) After a repair or re-commissioning, the actions
listed under „Installation“ and „Commissioning“
must be carried out as for initial commissioning.
➝ Downloads
➝ Product Documents
➝ C-Series ➝ Spare Parts
• Parts subject to wear and gaskets are indi-
cated separately on the list
• Web site:
http://www.service-er.de
• Select the type, size and design.
NOTICE
Only use original spare parts or parts approved by
the manufacturer. The use of other parts may lead
to malfunctions and invalidate liability or the guarantee for any consequences arising.
Machine is switched
off by the motor protection switch
Pumping capacity is
insuffi cient
Mains voltage/ Frequency
does not correspond with the
motor data
Connection to motor terminal
board is not correct
Motor protection switch is not
set correctly
Motor protection switch is
triggered too quickly
The mesh fi lter is dirtyClean or replace the fi lterSection
The suction pipe is too long or
too narrow
Machine or system leakingCheck the pipework and
Check by qualifi ed electricianSection 5.5
Use a motor protection switch
with an overload-dependent
delayed switch off that takes
into consideration the short
term excess current at start
up (version with short circuit
and overload trigger as per
VDE 0660 Part 2 orIEC 947-4)
7.2.2Section
7.4
Check the hose or the pipeSection 5.3
Section 7.2
screw connections for leaks
and to ensure that they are
fi rmly seated.
Final pressure (max.
vacuum) is not
reached
Machine gets too hotAmbient or intake temperature
The machine makes
an abnormal noise
Please contact Elmo Rietschle Service for other malfunctions or those that cannot be eliminated.
Machine or system leakingCheck the pipework and
screw connections for leaks
and to ensure that they are
fi rmly seated.
Ensure it is being used prop-
is too high
Cooling air supply is obstructed
Deposits on the rotary pistonClean the working space and
is conform to the regulations of the guideline indicated above.
The following harmonized and national standards and specifications are applied:
EN 1012-1:2010
EN 1012-2:1996+A1:2009 Compressors and vacuum pumps — Safety requirements — Part 2:
Compressors and vacuum pumps — Safety requirements — Part 1:
Compressors
Vacuum pumps
These declarations of conformity are invalid when the machine has been modified without prior approval by us and the approval has been documented in writing.
Name and address of the EC person in
charge for documentation
Roggenbachstr. 58, 79650 SchopfheimPhone: +49/(0)7622/392-0 Fax: +49/(0)7622/392-300
Repairs and/or maintenance of vacuum pumps and components will only be carried out if a declaration has been
filled in correctly and completely
.
If not, the repair work cannot be started and delays will result.
This declaration must only be filled in and signed by authorised qualified staff
2. Reason for the submission1. Type of vacuum pumps/ components
Type description:
Machine number
Order number:
Delivery date:
3. Condition of vacuum pumps/ component
4. Contamination of the vacuum pumps
Was this being operated?YES NO components when in use
Which lubrication was used?ToxicYES NO
CorrosiveYES NO
Was the pump/ component emptied?Microbiological*)YES NO
(Product/Consumables)YES NO Explosive*)YES NO
Has the pump/ component been cleaned and decontaminaRadioactive*)YES NO
otherYES NO
YES
Cleaning agent:
Cleaning method:
*) Microbiological, explosive or radioactively contaminated vacuum pumps/ components will only be accepted
with proof that they have been cleaned properly.
Type of toxic substance or process-related, dangerous reaction products with which the vacuum pumps/
components came into contact:
Trade name, manufacturer's Chemical Hazard
product namenameclasssubstances are releasedaccidents
1
2
3
4
Personal protection measures:
ction to be taken if toxic First aid in the event of
Hazardous decomposition products when subjected to thermal load
YES NO
Which?
5. Legally binding declaration
We swear that the information in this declaration is accurate and complete and that I, the undersigned, am in a
position to judge this. We are aware that we are liable to the contractor for damage caused by incomplete and
inaccurate information. We undertake to release the contractor from any damage claims from third parties arising
from incomplete or incorrect information. We are aware that, regardless of this declaration, we are directly liable
to third parties including in particular the contractor's staff entrusted with handling or repairing the product
Company:
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