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Technology for Vacuum Systems

Decontamination

of

BVC basic

BVC basic G

BVC control

BVC control G

BVC professional

BVC professional G

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VHC

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After sales service: Contact your local dealer or call +49 9342 808-5500.

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Contents

Safety information! .....................................................................................................5

Materials ......................................................................................................................6

Decontamination of the vacuum pump ....................................................................8

Disassembling the BVC control / professional........................................................9

Disassembling the BVC basic .................................................................................15

Disassembling the VHC

Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration ...........................................................18

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NOTICE

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+ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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Safety information!

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IMPORTANT

In case of devices which have been in contact in contact with biological substances of risk level 2 contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before shipping the device. These devices have to be completely disassembled and decontaminated by the user prior to shipment.

Do not return devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or repaired. The

devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk in spite of decontamination.

The same conditions apply to on-site work.

This manual describes the decontamination of the aspiration systems BVC and the handle VHC

The applicability of the decontamination method and the selection of the appropriate disinfectants have to be ensured by the user.

Ensure that work is done only by an appropriately trained and supervised personal. Obey local and national safety requirements. Ensure that the personal is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the products processed by the pumping system. Ensure that the device is decontaminated before repair and that you take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of hazardous substances if contamination has occurred.

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NOTICE

+ Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous sub-

stances. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e. g., protective clothing, safety glasses, protective gloves) and perform work in a hood.

Prior to decontamination isolate equipment from mains. Allow sufcient cooling. Ensure that the device cannot be operated accidentally. Wait 5 seconds before starting work to allow the capacitors to discharge.

Before starting check that the required parts (e. g. tools, disinfectants) are available and of the correct type. Check the operating sequence mentally on feasibility, safety requirements and consequences on safety and function of the equipment.

Obey regulations when disposing of solvents and chemicals.

In order to comply with law (occupational, health and safety regulations, safety at work law and regulations for environmental protection) vacuum pumps, components and measuring instruments returned to the manufacturer can be repaired only when certain procedures (see section ”Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration”) are followed.

Scrapping and waste disposal

Dispose of the pump and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements.

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Materials

To facilitate the selection of a compatible disinfectant the materials of the devices

NOTICE

Surfaces Material*

BVC basic / G

Support coated stainless steel

Valve block

Feet NBR

BVC control / G // BVC professional / G

Support, cover pump PBT

are listed.

For information about the compatibility with the materials, ask the manufacturer of the disinfectant.

PA, PTFE, PP, PPS, POM, ETFE, aluminium alloy

Pump housing, base plate aluminium alloy

On / off switch PC, EPTR

IEC plug PET

Feet PU

Screws stainless steel

Touchpanel glass

Liquid level sensor foil (only BVC professional / G) PET

* see also section materials „Filter and bottles“

Filter and bottles Material

Filter

Diaphragm PTFE

Housing PP

Tubing silicone rubber

Collection bottle 4l

Bottle / screw cap PP

Hose nozzle at bottle head (connection VHC

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) PP

Hose in bottle PTFE

Hose nozzle (connection lter) PPS, glass bre reinforced

Counter nut PP

Closing screw PPS, glass bre reinforced

We reserve the right for technical modications without prior notice!

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continued „Filter and bottles“

Collection bottle 2l

Bottle borosilicate glass

Cap insert PP

Flat seal EPDM

Hose nozzle at bottle head (connection VHC

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) PP

Hose in bottle PTFE

Hose nozzle (connection lter) PPS, glass bre reinforced

Closing screw PPS, glass bre reinforced

Vacuum pump Material

Pump

Cover PBT

Housing cover insert PTFE, carbon reinforced

Head cover ETFE, carbon bre reinforced

Diaphragm clamping disc ETFE, carbon bre reinforced

Diaphragm PTFE

Valve PTFE / FFKM

Inlet ETFE

Outlet ETFE

Silencer silicone rubber

Sensor PPS / fuorosilicone

Sensor tube PTFE / PVC

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VHC

Material

Aspiration hose Silicone rubber

Adapter pipettes TPE / PP

Adapter pipette tips PP

Screw cap, adjusting knob, operating lever PPS, glass bre reinforced

Housing PP, glass bre reinforced

We reserve the right for technical modications without prior notice!

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Decontamination of the vacuum pump

IMPORTANT

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Important information

Devices may be contaminated due to operation.

The vacuum pump of the BVC may contaminated as well. The protective lter with a pore size of 0.2 µm does not avoid safely a contamination of the vacuum pump in all cases.

Also in case of a defect of the lter or operation of the BVC without lter pathogenic

germs (e. g., bacteria, viruses, prions, fungi) may enter the pump.

Prior to decontamination the devices have to be disassembled.

When disassembling the devices avoid contact of contaminated parts with not contaminated parts.

Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dangerous, toxic, explosive, cor-

rosive, noxious or polluting uids, vapors and gases and a possible contamination

of personal and environment.

Prior to decontamination clean with a damp cloth if necessary. Use water or a mild detergent as cleaning agent.

Decontaminate all disassembled parts and the used tools using a appropriate degassing method. Comply with exposure time.

The applicability of the decontamination method and the selection of the appropriate disinfectant have to be ensured by the user.

After decontamination perform an appropriate verication procedure, e. g., use contact plates in order to control disinfecting measures.

Enclose an evidence of verication of the decontamination stating the detection method with the device.

After decontamination return the device disassembled for repair. Ensure that all parts are packed safely.

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Disassembling the BVC control / professional

IMPORTANT

Connect person to ground before coming in contact with electronic parts.

Tools required (metric):

- Diaphragm key SW 46 (order no.: 637777)

- Screw driver Torx TX20

- Open-ended wrench SW 19

- Tweezers

➨ Unscrew elbow tting with silencer at the outlet of the

pump.

➨ Depending on BVC version, remove connection tubing at

the hose nozzle or detach quick coupling.

➨ Remove bottle from support.

➨ Dismantled bottle into individual components.

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➨ Unscrew hose nozzle, or hose nozzle with coupling, using

an open-ended wrench.

➨ Unscrew cover, paying attention to washers.

➨ Remove the cover of the housing cover from the housing.

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View of the disassembled pump head parts ME 1C

7

8

12

11 10

9

1: Cover of housing cover 2: Housing cover 3: Housing cover insert 4: Valves 5: Head cover 6: Guiding pin

6

345

1

2

7: Diaphragm clamping disc with square head

screw 8: Diaphragm 9: Diaphragm support disc 10: Washers 11: Rod 12: Housing

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➨ Unscrew four screws at the pump head, paying attention

to washers.

Remove housing cover.

➨ Unscrew union nut and remove hose from elbow tting.

➨ Remove housing cover insert with elbow tting.

➨ Note position of valves.

➨ Remove head cover and valves. + Never remove parts by using a pointed or sharp-edged

tool (e.g., screw driver), we recommend to use a rubber mallet or compressed air (to be blown carefully into port).

➨ Lift diaphragm carefully sidewise. + Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to lift the dia-

phragm.

➨ Use the diaphragm key to grip the diaphragm support disc

below the diaphragm.

➨ Press down the diaphragm clamping disc to bring the

diaphragm to its lowest oscillating position. Unscrew diaphragm support disc with diaphragm and diaphragm clamping disc.

+ If the diaphragm is difcult to separate from the diaphragm

support disc, immerse assembly in naphtha or petroleum ether. Do not inhale vapors!

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➨ Lay down the BVC as shown in the gure. ➨ Unscrew screws at the base plate.

➨ Slide the base plate to the side.

IMPORTANT

Connect person to ground before coming in contact with electronic parts.

➨ Remove earth cables.

➨ Remove hose from pressure sensor using tweezers.

➨ Remove sensor hose and dismantled into individual com-

ponents.

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Disassembling the BVC basic

Disassemble the BVC basic into individual components as shown in the gure.

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Disassembling the VHC

➨ Select continuous aspiration.

➨ Turn cap (1) and remove (2).

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2

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➨ Pull adapter with hose out of the VHC

➨ Remove adapter from hose.

➨ Pull aspiration hose out of the handle.

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NOTICE

It is not possible to disassemble the VHC

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IMPORTANT

Do not return the aspiration hose.

completely.

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Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

IMPORTANT

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Every employer (user) is held responsible for the health and safety of his employees. This also applies to service personnel performing repair, maintenance, return or calibration. The health and safety clearance form informs the contractor about any possible contamination of the device and forms the basis for the risk assessment.

In case of devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 2 contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. These devices have to be completely disassembled and decontaminated by the user prior to shipment. Do not return devices which have been in contact biological substances of risk level 3 or 4. These devices cannot

be checked, maintained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work.

No repair, maintenance, return or calibration is possible unless the correctly completed health and safety clearance form is returned. Devices sent are rejected if applicable. Send a completed copy of the health and safety clearance form to us in advance. The declaration must arrive before the equipment. Enclose a

second completed copy with the product.

Remove all components from the device that are no original VACUUBRAND components. VACUUBRAND will not be responsible for lost or damaged components that are no original components. Drain the device completely of uids and residues. Decontaminate the device. Close all openings airtight especially if using substances hazardous to health. To expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s operating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expense. In many cases, the components must be cleaned in the factory prior to repair. For cleaning we use an environmentally friendly water based process. Unfortunately the combined attack of elevated temperature, cleaning agent, ultrasonic treatment and mechanical stress (from pressurised water) may result in damage to the paint. Please mark in the health and safety clearance form if you wish a repaint at your expense just in case such a damage should occur. We will also replace parts for cosmetic reasons at your request and at your expense.

Before returning the device

Pack the device properly, if necessary, please order original packaging materials at your costs. Mark the package completely

Enclose the completed health and safety clearance form.

Notify the carrier of any possible contamination if required.

Scrapping and waste disposal

Dispose of the equipment and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements. Particular care must be taken with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with

dangerous substances from your processes. Do not incinerate uoroelastomer seals

and O-rings. You may authorize us to dispose of the equipment at your expense. Otherwise we return the device at your expense.

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Health and safety clearance form

1. Device (Model): ..................................................................................................................................................

2. Serial no.: ...........................................................................................................................................................

3. Reason for return / malfunction: .........................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................................................

4. Has the device been used in a copper process step (e.g., semiconductor production):

5. Substances (gases, liquids, solids, biological material, e. g. bacteria, viruses) in contact with the device / which have been pumped:

............................................................................................................................................................................

6. Risk level of the used biological material:

☐ none ☐ 1 ☐ 2* ☐ 3** ☐ 4**

* Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main-

tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk.

☐ yes ☐ no

7. Radioactive contamination:

☐ yes ☐ no

8. Prior to return to the factory the device has been decontaminated: ☐ yes ☐ no

 Descriptionofthedecontaminationmethodandthetest/vericationprocedure:

............................................................................................................................................................................

9. All parts of the device are free of hazardous, harmful substances: ☐ yes ☐ no

10. Protective measures required for service staff:

............................................................................................................................................................................

11. If the paint is damaged, we wish a repaint or a replacement of parts for reason of appearance (repaint and replacement at customer’s expense): ☐ yes ☐ no

12. Legally binding declaration

We assure for the returned device that all substances, which have been in contact with the device are listed in

section 5 and that the information is complete and that we have not withheld any information. We declare that all measures - where applicable - have been taken listed in section “Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration”. By our signature below, we acknowledge that we accept liability for any damage caused by providing incomplete or incorrect information and that we shall indemnify VACUUBRAND from any claims as regards damages from third parties. We are aware that as expressed in § 823 BGB (Public Law Code of Germany) we are directly liable for injuries or damages suffered by third parties, particularly VACUUBRAND employees occupied with handling/repairing the product. Shipping of the device must take place according to regulations.

Name: .................................................................. Signature: ...........................................................................

Job title: ................................................................... Company’s seal:

Date: ........................................................................

Release for repair grant by VACUUBRAND (date / signature): ...................................................................................................................

Protective measures: ☐ Protective gloves, safety goggles ☐ Hood ☐ External cleaning

VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Alfred-Zippe-Straße 4 97877 Wertheim - Germany

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Disclaimer: Our technical literature is only intended to inform our customer. The applicability of general

empirical values and results obtained under lab conditions to your specic operations depends on a

number of factors beyond our control. It is, therefore, strictly the users’ responsibility to very carefully

check the application of these data to their specic requirements. No claims arising from the information

provided in this literature will, consequently, be entertained.

VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG

- Technology for Vacuum Systems -

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vacuubrand BVC, BVC control G: BVC professional, BVC professional G, BVC basic G, VHC pro Basic Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety information!

Materials

Decontamination of the vacuum pump

Disassembling the BVC control / professional

Disassembling the BVC basic

Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration