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 of between 5 and 40°C, the
temperatures of the media handled may not
exceed 50°C
Please contact us for temperatures outside this
range.
• the machine may convey, compress or extract
the following media:
• convey air with a relative humidity up to 90%
• all non-explosive, non-infl ammable, non-ag-
gressive and non-poisonous dry gases and
gas air mixtures
• units should be used only shortly with a fully
closed inlet or when not connected to a system
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, traces of oil, liquids or solid materials
• 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
Suction blowers F-CEVF 3718-3 (29), (30), (39) and F-CEVF 3718-4 (29) are multistage radial blowers and
work according to the dynamic compressing principle utilising non contact rotating impellors.
The suction blowers with fi lter housing and dust separator are suitable for vacuum operation. They have one
suction connection (Fig. 2/A). The motor and blower form a very compact unit. A shaft seal is fi tted between
bearing and pumping chamber. The impellors are fi xed onto an extended vertical motor shaft.
Versions (29) and (30) are equipped with a thermal overload motor starter and version (39) is equipped with a
plug in connectors.
4.3 Areas of application
The models F-CEVF 3718-3 (29), (30), (39) and F-CEVF 3718-4 (29) are suitable for removing of paper powder and dust. Liquids may not be handled.
They have capacities upto 5 m
3
/min and obtain a pressure difference of up to 90 mbar. The maximum
vacuum is shown on the data plate (Fig. 2/N). Data sheet D 705 shows the capacity curve for this unit.
If the unit is switched on more frequently (at regular intervals of about 10 times per 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.
When installing the blower make sure there is a space of 0.25 m above the blower to facilitate
removal of fi lter bags (Fig. 4/k). The discharge cooling air exit (Fig. 2/B) should be unrestricted:
5.2 Installation
Ensure that the foundation complies with the follow-
• Even and level
• The bearing surface must be designed to be
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.
NOTICE
We would recommend placing the units on rubber
feet for trouble free operation.
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.
Long and/or small bore pipework should be
avoided as this tends to reduce the capacity of
the blower.
The units should be used only shortly with a
fully closed inlet or when not connected to a
system.
5.4 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. The
motors comply with DIN EN 60034 and are in
protection class IP 54 and insulation class F.
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 utilising the motor starter
(Fig. 2/G
NOTICE
) or the plug in connector.
1
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
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
During operation the fi lter cover (Fig. 2/e1)
must be tightly secured.
shaft is shown by the rotary direction arrow
(Fig. 4/O).
a) Start the motor briefl y (max. two seconds) to
check the direction of rotation. To see the direction of rotation using the aperture (Fig. 4/D). For
this the fi lter housing (Fig. 2/h
) must be remo-
1
ved. Remove clips (Fig. 2/y1), remove fi lter cover
(Fig. 2/e1) complete with fi lter housing (Fig. 2/h1).
When looking at the impeller, it must rotate clockwise.
NOTICE
Incorrect direction of rotation
Running in reverse for a long time may damage 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
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 nozzles using
adhesive foil.
see also Section 3.2.1, Page 11
6.3 Re-commissioning
a) Check the condition of the machine (cleanliness,
Therefore open clips (Fig. 4/x1) and remove fi lter
cover (Fig. 4/e1). Remove fi lter bags (Fig. 4/k), clean
and knock out. After 2 or 3 times cleaning the bags
also check the inside of the fi lter housing (Fig. 4/h1).
Therefore open clips (Fig. 4/y1) and remove fi lter
housing (Fig. 4/h1). Check outlet openings (Fig. 2/B),
inlet openings (Fig. 4/D) and the fi ns on the motor
housing (Fig. 4/m). Clean if required.
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. 5 Clearance certifi cate 7.7025.003.17
b) After a repair or re-commissioning, the actions
listed under „Installation“ and „Commissioning“
must be carried out as for initial commissioning.
• Spare parts list:
E 705 ➝ F-CEVF 3718-3 (29), (30), (39)
• Download the PDF fi le
http://www.gd-elmorietschle.com
➝ Downloads
➝ Product Documents
➝ F-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.
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:
Street:Post code/ Town:
Phone:Fax:
Name (in capitals)Position: