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 dangerDeath, 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
• also to feed in extremely damp gases. The
water vapour compatibility is very high.
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
• 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
• back pressures on the outlet side:
S-VSI (42) 7.5 kW > + 0.2 bar
S-VSI (42) 5.5 kW > + 30 mbar
• 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
• People must not be endangered by the free
extraction or discharge of pumped media
• Risks arising from electrical energy must be
eliminated.
• The machine must not be in touch with infl ammable substances.
Danger of fi re by hot surfaces, discharge of
pumped media or cooling air
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.
• 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 S-VSI model range has a connecting thread on the suction side and an exhaust silencer with connecting
thread on the pressure side.
The TWISTER S-VSI is a double shaft screw vacuum pump in which two parallel screw rotors roll off against
each other without touching and dry. The gas to be fed in is here enclosed in the pump’s suction chamber
and compressed by the rotary movement of the screw rotors in the direction of the outlet. The gas sucked
in is gradually compressed to atmospheric pressure. The counter-rotating screw 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. Between
the two there is also another atmospherically ventilated area that can be loaded with sealing gas (special
version).
The TWISTER S-VSI is driven by standard fl anged three phase motors via a coupling (with an elastomer
component).
The screw vacuum pumps are suitable for the evacuation of closed systems or for a continuous vacuum
within the following intake pressure ranges: 0.1 to 1000 mbar (abs.).
They are also particularly suitable for feeding in extremely damp gases. The water vapour compatibility is
very high.
The maximum pumping capacity with free suction is 320 m
3
/h at 50 Hz. Data sheet D 832 / 42 shows the
dependency of the pumping capacity on the intake pressure.
If the unit is switched on more frequently (at regular
intervals of > 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).
ACHTUNG
The srew vacuum pump S-VSI 300 (42) with
5.5 kW motor may only be operated in continuous
operation S1.
When evacuating closed systems the volume to
be evacuated must be max. 80 l.
With continuous fl ow cooling water fl ows continuously through the cavity in the double walled compressor housing.
For safety reasons the cooling system is fi tted with
a solenoid valve, temperature control and a safety
valve.
A special control unit and a thermostatic water valve
are obtainable.
Temperature control
Monitors the temperature of the cooling water.
Factory-provided adjustment: T
= 60 °C
max
Safety valve
Protect from an incorrect operating pressure of the
cooling water > 6 bar.
Solenoid valve
Regulate the cooling circuit.
Control voltage: 24 V DC
Dirt trap
Protect the armatures and the cooling circuit from
impurities in the incoming cooling liquid.
Thermostatic water valve (option)
Fresh water cooling control
Factory-provided adjustment: T
= 55 °C
max
Liquid level monitor
U
4
Solenoid valve
U
5
The Operating Instructions for the monitoring
U6 Dirt trap
Thermostatisches Wasserventil (optional)
U
7
4.4.2 Control unit (option)
Control unit (option)
Analyse the signals of the monitoring devices and
control motor as well as solenoid valve.
The cooling circuit is fi tted with thermostat-controlled three-way valves. This enables diversion of water
past the heat exchanger during the pump start-up
phase. During operation of the pump, a temperature
switch monitors the water temperature and a fl ow
switch controls the fl ow rate.
Further detailed technical data on request
The Operating Instructions for this cooling sys-
tem is enclosed on the device.
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Installation
5 Installation
5.1 Preparing for installation
Check the following points:
• Machine freely accessible from all sides
• Do not close ventilation grids and holes
• 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, H
water inlet (Fig. 3/C) and cooling water outlet (Fig. 3/D) must be easily accessible.
The cooling air inlets (Fig. 3/E) and cooling air outlets (Fig. 3/F) must be at least 30 cm away from
adjacent walls. Cooling air coming out must not be sucked in again.
b) When connecting a circulating cooling system to
an external cooling system, it must be fi lled with
cooling fl uid.
NOTICE
Rinse the pipe network on the customer side
before connecting it
A fi lter element must be installed in the pipe network to prevent foreign bodies getting into the heat
exchanger.
Risk of frost damage in the cooling system
Freezing cooling water may lead to extensive damage to the machine. Therefore mix the cooling water
with at least 10 % of anti-freeze. The amount of
anti-freeze used must be adjusted to the ambient
climatic conditions.
Handling anti-freeze
Anti-freeze may contain harmful ingredients, such
as ethylene glycol that could damage your health,
especially if swallowed.
5.5 Filling with lubricating oil
a) Fill the lubricating oil (for suitable sorts see
„Maintenance“) for the gear teeth and the bearings into the oil fi lling points (Fig. 2/H, 2/H
to the middle of the inspection glasses (Fig. 2/
I, 2/I1).
Danger of death if the electrical installation has
not been done professionally!
The electrical installation may only be done by a specialist 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. 3/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 a motor protection switch
(a 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) 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.
CAUTION
Do not put your hands onto the suction connection to check the suction
NOTICE
Do not operate without water cooling with a
suffi cient amount of cooling water
The power of the machine lessens and damage may
occur to the machine.
the rotation 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).
6.1.2 Post-run
For removing accrued dampness and impurities out
of the pump before non-operating of > 2 hours, let
the vacuum pump post-run at 50 - 100 mbar (abs.)
with dry air minimum 10 minutes.
CAUTION
Condensate formation and impurities
By heightened condensate formation and impurities
after shutdown of the machine deposits can adhere
to rotors as well as compressor housing and prevent
an starting when restart.
According to application we recommend, let the
vacuum pump post-run with purge gas.
Please contact the manufacturer should the pump
be used under such conditions.
Regular maintenance work must be carried out in order to ensure operational safety.
Maintenance intervals also depend on the operational demands on the machine.
With any work observe the safety instructions described in Section 2.8 “Safety notes for installation, commissioning and maintenance”.
DANGER
Danger of death from touching live parts!
Before maintenance work disconnect the machine
by pressing the main switch or unplugging it and
ensure that it cannot be turned on again.
WARNING
Hot surfaces and equipment
During maintenance work there is the danger of
getting burnt on hot components (Fig. 2/Q) and
by the machine lubricating oil.
Wait for the machine to cool down.
The whole unit should always be kept in a clean condition.
7.2 Maintenance work
IntervalMaintenance to be carried outSection
monthlyCheck the pipes and screws for leaks and to ensure they are
seated properly and if necessary seal again or tighten up.
monthlyCheck the terminal box and cable inlet holes for leaks and if
necessary re-seal.
monthlyClean cooling ribs of the machine and the motor.—
monthlyCheck the oil level7.2.1
7.500 hChanging the oil
depending on how dirty the
discharged medium is
at least once a yearCheck for coupling wear7.2.3
monthlyCheck the cooling water system and the pipes.7.2.4
depending on how dirty the
cooling liquid is
Clean intake air fi lter
Clean gas ballast valve fi lter
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 change the type of oil, empty the oil tank
completely.
The oil level in the sight glasses (Fig. 9/I, I
) must be
1
checked every month.
When refi lling with oil the machine must be switched
off and vented to atmospheric pressure. With clean
operations the oil must be changed after every
7,500 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. 9/
M)).
The power of the machine lessens and damage may
occur to the machine.
U Gas ballast valve
Intake air fi lter:
The mesh fi lter (Fig. 10/f
) must be cleaned by rins-
1
ing out or purging or replaced more or less often
depending on how dirty the discharged medium is.
Remove the suction fl ange (Fig. 10/D) after undoing
the screws (Fig. 10/s1).
Also check the valve seating for contamination.
Assemble in reverse order.
WARNING
Risk of injury when handling 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.
The pumps work with a gas ballast valve (Fig. 10/U).
The inbuilt fi lter disc Fig. 11/f
) and micro fi lter discs
3
Fig. 11/f4) must be cleaned more or less often by
purging depending on how dirty the medium fl owing through is. By undoing the countersunk screw
(Fig. 11/g1) and removing the plastic cover (Fig. 11/
h
) the fi lter parts can be removed for cleaning.
1
Re-assemble in reverse order.
f
f
4
4
1
Fig. 12 Blowing out the mesh fi lter
1 Mesh fi lter
2
Compressed air
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.
The coupling sprocket (Fig. 13/k) is subject to wear
and must be checked regularly (at least once a year).
CAUTION
k
n
Defective coupling sprocket
Defective sprockets may lead to the rotor shaft
breaking.
To check the coupling switch the motor off and
ensure that it cannot be switched on again.
Suspend the motor (Fig. 13/m) on the eyebolt by
means of lifting equipment.
Undo the screws (Fig. 13/s
) on the motor fl ange.
5
Remove motor and the coupling half on the motor side (Fig. 13/q) from the motor fl ange housing
(Fig. 13/n) axially. If the sprocket (Fig. 13/k) is damaged or worn, then replace it.
NOTICE
Frequent starting up and high ambient temperature
The service life of the sprocket (Fig. 13/k) is reduced
as a result of this.
7.2.4 Cooling
Re-assemble in reverse order.
Check the cooling water system and the pipes
monthly.
Continuous fl ow cooling
The dirt trap (Fig. 5/U
) must be cleaned periodically,
6
depending on the cooling liquid quality. To do this
unscrew the lock screw and clean the built-in mesh
fi lter.
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. 14 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.
➝ Downloads
➝ Product Documents
➝ S-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.
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:
vacuum pump
Series: S-VSI
Type:
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:
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