VACUUBRAND BVC basic G User Manual
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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
BVC basic
BVC basic G
BioChem-VacuuCenter
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CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
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Contents
Safety information! ............................................................. 4
Important information! ......................................................................... 4
General information ............................................................................. 6
Intended use........................................................................................ 6
Setting up and installing the system .................................................... 7
Ambient conditions .............................................................................. 7
Operation conditions ........................................................................... 8
Safety during operation ....................................................................... 8
Maintenance and repair..................................................................... 10
Technical data ................................................................... 11
Wetted parts ..................................................................................... 12
System parts .................................................................................... 13
Use and operation ............................................................ 15
First steps: Installation ...................................................................... 15
During operation ............................................................................... 16
Filtration ............................................................................................ 17
Filter and collecting bottle................................................................. 18
Cleaning and decontaminating ....................................... 20
Assembling of components ............................................ 23
Replacing the lter ............................................................................ 23
Assembling a second VHC
Assembling quick coupling bottle - pump unit ................................. 25
Quick coupling sets .......................................................................... 26
pro
connection set ................................... 24
Accessories - spare parts ................................................ 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 29
Notes on return to the factory ......................................... 30
Health and safety clearance form ................................... 33
EC Declaration of Conformity of the Machinery ............... 34
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Safety information!
Important information!
+ Keep this manual complete and accessible to per-
sonnel at all times!
+ Read this manual carefully before installing or op-
erating the equipment. Observe the instructions
contained in this manual.
+ Do not modify the equipment without authorization.
NOTICE
This manual is an integral part of the equipment described therein. It describes the safe and proper use
of the vacuum pump.
Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising
from the pump and the pumped substances.
VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropriate use of these pumps and for damage from failure
to follow instructions contained in this manual.
This manual is only to be used and distributed in its com�
plete and original form. It is strictly the users’ responsibility
to check carefully the applicability of the guidance in this
manual with respect to his product.
Manual-no.: 999263/ 08/20/2013
The following signal word panels and safety
symbols are used throughout this manual:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to po�
tential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.
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➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
+ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to per�
sonal injury.
Formatting used in this manual:
Note: The signal word panels in all sections of this manual always refer
to all paragraphs of the same format (➨ / + / • / plain text) following each
signal word panel.
The document ”Safety information for vacuum equipment” is
part of this manual! Read the ”Safety information for vacuum
equipment” and observe the instructions contained therein!
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General information
+ Read and comply with this manual before installing
or operating the equipment.
+ Before operating the equipment read and comply
with the section ”Cleaning and decontamination”!
NOTICE
Remove all packing material, remove the product from its
packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet
and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment.
If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the
carrier in writing within three days; state the item num�
ber of the product together with the order number and the
supplier’s invoice number. Retain all packing material for
inspection.
Do not use the equipment if it is damaged.
Intended use
+ The system and all system parts are not to be used on
humans or animals.
NOTICE
+ Prevent any part of the human body from coming in
contact with the vacuum.
+ Comply with notes on correct vacuum and electrical
connections, see section ”Use and operation”.
+ The systems are designed for ambient temperatures
during operation between +10°C and +40°C. Check the
maximum temperatures.
Ensure that the equipment and all components are suit�
able for the intended application. Use the system only
for aspiration of liquids and for ltration.
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Setting up and installing the system
• Comply with maximum permissible pressures and
pressure differences; see section ”Technical data”. Do
not operate the pumping unit with overpressure at the
inlet or outlet.
NOTICE
Provide a rm level platform for the equipment. Ensure a
stable position of the equipment. Ensure that hose con- Ensure that hose con�
nections are mechanically stable.
Connect the BVC basic and BVC basic G to a suitable
vacuum supply (vacuum pump, local vacuum network
VACUU•LAN®).
The diameter of the an outlet tubing should be at the least
as large as the diameter of the pump connections.
Comply with all applicable and relevant safety requirements (regulations and guidelines), implement the required actions and adopt suitable safety measures.
NOTICE
Ambient conditions
+ Pay attention to the permissible maximum ambient
temperatures (see ”Technical data”).
To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in com�
pliance with the requirements of the applicable EC-direc�
tives and harmonized standards (see ”Declaration of con�
formity”) with regard to design, type and model, especially
directive DIN EN 61010-1. This directive gives, in detail,
conditions, under which the equipment can be operated
safely (see also IP degree of protection).
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Operation conditions
➨ The devices have no approval for operation in or
for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres.
➨ The devices are not suitable to pump:
- unstable substances and substances which react
explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/
or when being exposed to elevated temperatures
without air,
- self inammable substances,
- substances which are inammable without air and
- explosive substance
➨ The devices have no approval for operation below
ground.
+ The devices are not suitable for suction of dust.
• Take into consideration interactions and chemical
reactions of used media.
Ensure that the materials of the wetted parts are com�
patible with the pumped substances, see section ”Tech�
nical data”.
Safety during operation
➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan�
gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or polluting
uids, vapors and gases. In such cases, install an ap�
propriate collecting and disposal system and take pro�
tective action for pump and environment.
➨ If the equipment is used in combination with hazardous
materials (e. g., in medical-microbiological laboratories) check all relevant safety and health require�
ments and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use if necessary.
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➨ Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if
necessary, e. g., steam sterilization, sterilization indica�
tors or germicides. For notes concerning the steriliza�
tion of wetted parts, see the “Technical Data” section
and “Cleaning and decontaminating”. It is the user´s
responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
+ Check the collecting bottle regularly for cracks. Do nev�
er use a collecting bottle with cracks nor expose it to
vacuum.
+ Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of
chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may
be polluted. Take adequate precautions to protect peo�
ple from the effects of dangerous substances (chemi�
cals, thermal decomposition products of uoroelas�
tomers), wear appropriate safety-clothing and safety
glasses.
+ Use only OEM spare parts and accessories; other�
wise safety and performance of the equipment as well
as the electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment
might be reduced.
The CE mark or the cTUVus mark (see rating plate)
may become void if original equipment manufacturer
parts are not used.
+ In case of leaks in the manifold, aspirated substances
might be released into the environment. Comply es�
pecially with notes on operation and use and mainte�
nance.
+ Due to the residual leak rate of the equipment, there
may be an exchange of gas, albeit extremely slight, be�
tween the environment and the vacuum system. Adopt
suitable measures to prevent contamination of the
pumped substances or the environment.
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• Use the system only in combination with the integrat- Use the system only in combination with the integrat�Use the system only in combination with the integrat�
ed hydrophobic lter (sterilizable) to protect equipment
and environment (people).
NOTICE
Maximum liquid level in collecting bottle: approx. 80%,
depending on the application. (When working with lowboiling liquids, or liquids that tend to foam, the maximum
liquid level might be reduced).
Maintenance and repair
➨ Attention: The equipment might be contaminated with
noxious or otherwise dangerous process chemicals
that have been pumped during operation. Ensure that
the equipment is decontaminated before maintenance.
+ Take adequate precautions to protect people from the
NOTICE
effects of dangerous substances if contamination has
occurred. Wear appropriate safety-clothing when you
come in contact with contaminated components.
+ Never operate a defective or damaged device.
In order to comply with law (occupational, health and safe�
ty regulations, safety at work law and regulations for en�
vironmental protection) vacuum pumps, components and
measuring instruments returned to the manufacturer can
be repaired only when certain procedures (see section
”Notes on return to the factory”) are followed.
Technical data
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Type
Vacuum control mechanical vacuum controller
Maximum switch on pressure
(vacuum controller)
Minimum switch off pressure
(vacuum controller)
Minimum hysteresis
(vacuum controller)
Maximum permissible inlet
pressure (absolute)
Maximum permissible outlet pres�
sure (absolute)
Maximum permissible difference
pressure between inlet and outlet
Permissible ambient temperature
storage / operation
Permissible relative atmospheric
moisture during operation
(no condensation)
Torr
(mbar)
Torr
(mbar)
Torr
(mbar)
psi
(bar)
psi
(bar)
psi
(bar)
°F
(°C)
% 30 to 85
(-10 to +60 / +10 to +40)
BVC basic
BVC basic G
375
(500)
112
(150)
37
(50)
16
(1.1)
16
(1.1)
16
(1.1)
14 to 140 / 50 to 104
Maximum media temperature
continuous operation
short time (< 5 minutes)
Inlet connection hose nozzle DN 3/5mm
Connection vaccum supply
Hydrophobic lter
Type
Manufacturer
Nominal pore diameter
Degree of protection IEC 529 IP 54
Volume collection bottle
Dimensions L x W x H approx.
BVC basic
BVC basic G
Weight approx.
°F (°C)
°F (°C)
gal
(l)
in
(mm)
lbs.
kg
104 (40)
176 (80)
hose nozzle DN 6/10 mm /
PTFE tubing 8/10 mm
Midisart® 2000
Sartorius Stedim
0.2 µm
1 (polypropylene) / 0.5 (borosilicate
glass)
(4 (polypropylene) / 2 (borosilicate
glass))
9.9 x 7.9 x 19.3 (250 x 200 x 490)
9.1 x 7.1 x 17.0 (230 x 180 x 430)
6.2
(2.8)
We reserve the right for technical modications without prior notice!
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