vacuubrand MZ 2C NT + AK + EK, MZ 2C NT, MZ 2C NT + AK Synchro + EK, ME 4C NT, MD 4C NT + 2 AK Instructions For Use Manual

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MZ 2C NT + 2 AK

After sales service:

Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are designed to provide you with

VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps combine our many years of experi

velopments in material and manufacturing technology.

After completion of the endurance run, every pump is tested, and must

We are committed to providing our customers only pumps that meet this

While our pumps cannot eliminate all of your work, we design, manufac

Yours,

VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG

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Ambient conditions

Gas inlet temperatures

Wetted parts

Abbreviations

Pump parts

42

44

45

47

Accessories

Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads

Replacing the diaphragm

Replacing the valves

Replacing the overpressure safety relief device

Replacing the fuse

Warranty

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Safety information!

tion.

from the pump and the pumped substances.

VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri

to follow instructions contained in this manual.

NOTICE

will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if

result in death or serious injury.

/

NOTICE

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the equipment, as well as the electromagnetic compat

NOTICE

tures if installing the pump in a cabinet or a housing.

tomatic ventilation system if necessary. If pumping hot

ture (see ”Technical data”, pg. 24).

only as intended

trical supply

and a suitable ground point. As such,

the plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly

NOTICE

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faces.

that the system which you are going to evacuate is

at in

between inlet and outlet. See section

with overpressure at the inlet.

valve.

to be sure that the power source and the equipment

voltage selection switch is set correctly. Do not change

the setting of the voltage selection switch while the

fore setting the voltage selection switch.

is always free and

that it cannot get blocked. If installing an optional cool

ventilation.

Allow the equipment to equilibrate to ambient temperature

(regulations and guidelines).

Ambient conditions

NOTICE

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formity”) with regard to design, type and model. Directive

tentially explosive atmospheres.

without the

are

for the

with those pumps.

according to ATEX, but they are

Important information:

to pump any of the sub

NOTICE

without air,

for operation below

the pump

substances which may form

inside the pump. The pumps are not suitable for

the pump. Deposits and condensate in the pump may

inside the pump, e.g., in

the pump chambers (the pump chamber is the part

the pumped media.

When changing the substances pumped, we recom

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Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan

You must take suitable precautions to prevent any for

failure, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces

tially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or

vider.

tect people from the effects of dangerous substances

failure of connected components or of parts of the sup

failure or in case of a leak in the manifold, pumped

leak rate of the equipment

might render

Adopt suitable measures to prevent contamination of

the pumped substances or the environment.

that its inlet pipeline is not contaminated.

the equipment. Hot parts may cause burns if touched.

Adopt suitable measures to prevent any danger aris

at the waste vapor

NOTICE

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see ”Accessories”, pg

in the winding.

focus on the maintenance and repair of vacuum pumps.

NOTICE

tally. Never operate the pump if covers or other

before starting

Wear parts have to be replaced regularly.

the vicinity

Vent the pump before starting maintenance. Isolate

the pump and other components from the vacuum sys

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is done only by suitably trained

NOTICE

VACUUBRAND equipment bearing mark (see rating plate)

II 3G IIC T3 X

VACUUBRAND equipment is no longer valid.

Vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges in category 3 are intended for con

Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX)

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After any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance) the ul

After any intervention at the vacuum sensor, the leak rate of the equip

Attention: This manual is not available in all

Technical data

ture during operation (no condensation)

A-weighted emission sound pressure

45

psi

(bar)

psi

(bar)

psi

(bar)

Maximum permissible pressure (abso­lute) at gas ballast valve

No-load speed 50/60 Hz rpm 1500 / 1800
Device fuse

psi

(bar)

°F

(°C)

% 30 to 85

ft

(m)

14 to 140 / 50 to 104

(-10 to +60 / +10 to +40)

16

(1.1)

16

(1.1)

16

(1.1)

17.5

(1.2)

6500

(2000)

Motor protection thermal cutout, manual reset
Degree of protection IEC 529

Coolant connection
(waste vapor condenser, only

Maximum permissible pressure of
coolant at waste vapor condenser (

Permissible range of coolant temperature
(waste vapor condenser, only

Volume of catchpot (only

AK

EK

EK

/

EK

)

)

EK

)

)

psi

(bar)

°F

(°C)

quarts

(ml)

dB(A)

hose nozzle for tubing

I.D. 1/4” - 5/16”

(hose nozzle DN 6-8 mm)

87 (absolute)

(6 (absolute))

5 to 68

(-15 to +20)

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Gas inlet temperatures

temperatures at inlet

50 °F to 104 °F

(+10°C to +40°C)

32 °F to 140 °F*

(0°C to +60°C*)

14 °F to 176 °F*

(-10°C to +80°C*)

Type ME 2C NT

ME 4C NT + 2 AK

Maximum pumping
speed* 50/60 Hz
(ISO 21360)

Ultimate vacuum
(absolute)

Rated motor power hp (kW) 0.24 (0.18)

Dual voltage motor

Maximum rated current at:
100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz, A
120 V~ 60 Hz
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz A
230 V~ 50/60 Hz A

cfm

(m3/h)

Torr

(mbar)

1.2 / 1.4

(2.1 / 2.4)

52.5
(70)

100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz, 120V~ 60 Hz

230 V~ 50/60 Hz

ME 4C NT

2.3 / 2.6

(3.9 / 4.3)

52.5
(70)

Inlet

Outlet

approx.
design 2 AK

Weight approx.
design 2 AK

KF 16)

hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8”

(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)

in

(mm)

in

(mm)

lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)

Type

MZ 2C NT

MZ 2C NT + 2 AK

MZ 2C NT + AK + EK

MZ 2C NT + AK SYNCHRO + EK

MZ 2C NT + AK + M + D

PC 101 NT

Maximum pumping speed*
50/60 Hz (ISO 21360)

Ultimate vacuum (absolute)
without gas ballast

Ultimate vacuum (absolute)
with gas ballast

Rated motor power hp (kW) 0.24 (0.18)

Dual voltage motor

Maximum rated current at:
100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz,
120 V~ 60 Hz
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
230 V~ 50/60 Hz

cfm

(m3/h)

Torr

(mbar)

Torr

(mbar)

A

A
A

1.2 / 1.4

(2.0 / 2.3)

5.3
(7)

9

(12)

100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz, 120V~ 60 Hz

230 V~ 50/60 Hz

Inlet

Outlet

Pump:
Vacuum systems:
design 2 AK
design AK + EK design
AK SYNCHRO + EK
design AK + M + D
PC 101 NT

Weight approx.
Pump:
Vacuum systems:
design 2 AK
design AK + EK
design AK SYNCHRO + EK
design AK + M + D
PC 101 NT

hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8" or small

hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8”

(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)

in (mm)

in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)

lbs. (kg)

lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)

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Type

200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz

4.0

ME 8C NT

ME 8C NT

+ 2 AK

MD 4C NT

MD 4C NT + 2 AK

MD 4C NT + AK + EK

MD 4C NT +

AK SYNCHRO + EK

PC 201 NT

Maximum pumping
speed* 50/60 Hz
(ISO 21360)

Ultimate vacuum
(absolute)
without gas ballast

Ultimate vacuum
(absolute)
with gas ballast

Rated motor power hp (kW)

Dual voltage motor
Maximum rated cur-

rent at:
100 V~ 50/60 Hz
120 V~ 60 Hz
100-115 V~ 50/60 Hz,
120V~ 60 Hz
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
230V~ 50/60 Hz

Inlet

cfm

(m3/h)

Torr

(mbar)

Torr

(mbar)

A
A
A

A
A

4.0 / 4.6

(7.1 / 7.8)

52.5
(70)

-

100 V~

50/60 Hz

120 V~ 60 Hz

hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8"

2.0 / 2.2

(3.4 / 3.8)

1.1

(1.5)

2.3
(3)

(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)

Outlet

approx.
Pump:

Vacuum systems:
design 2 AK

design AK + EK
design
AK SYNCHRO + EK
PC 201 NT

in (mm)

in (mm)

in (mm)

in (mm)
in (mm)

hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8"

12.8 x 9.6 x

7.8

(325 x 243

x 198)

12.6 x 9.6 x

14.7 (319 x
243 x 374)

-

-

-

(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)

12.8 x 9.6 x 7.8 (325 x 243 x 198)

12.6 x 9.6 x 14.7 (319 x 243 x 374)

12.8 x 9.6 x 15.8 (326 x 243 x 402)

12.8 x 9.8 x 15.8 (326 x 248 x 402)

12.8 x 9.6 x 15.8 (326 x 243 x 402)

Exhaust waste vapor condenser / catchpot

Borosilicate glass

MD 4C NT

ME 8C NT

MD 4C NT + 2 AK

MD 4C NT + AK + EK

Type

ME 8C NT

+ 2 AK

MD 4C NT +

AK SYNCHRO + EK

PC 201 NT

Weight approx.
Pump:
Vacuum systems:
design 2 AK
design AK + EK
design
AK SYNCHRO + EK
PC 201 NT

lbs. (kg)

lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)

lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)

Wetted parts

Components Wetted materials

Head cover
Diaphragm clamping disc
Diaphragm PTFE
Valves (ME 2C NT/ME 4C NT/ME 8C NT) PTFE
Valves (MZ 2C NT/MD 4C NT/ME 8C NT +2AK) FFKM
O-rings FPM
Valve head
Gas ballast tube PTFE carbon reinforced

Inlet (hose nozzle)
Pump
Vacuum systems

Outlet (hose nozzle)
Pump / MZ 2C NT + AK + M + D
Vacuum systems (waste vapor condenser)
Vacuum systems (2 AK)

Tubing PTFE
Flow control diaphragm PTFE

PTFE carbon reinforced
PP (PBT only SYNCHRO designs)
stainless steel

PTFE carbon reinforced
PET
PP

Valve block (SYNCHRO design) PP
Valves (valve block SYNCHRO) FFKM
Distribution head
Blind plug PP
O-ring at catchpot
Overpressure safety relief device PTFE / silicone rubber

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Abbreviations

AK

Pump parts

Position Component

1 Inlet
2 Outlet
3
4
5
6 Handle
7
8 Fan
9 Catchpot

10

Position Component

11

12
13
14 Flow control diaphragm
15 Manometer
16 Valve block
17 Distribution head
18 Blind plug
19 Voltage selection switch
20 Pump support

4

4

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4

4

4

4

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the outlet, install an appropriate system to catch and

to ensure an unimpeded discharge of gas. The cross-

the pump’s exhaust connection.

Use and operation

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Always install outlet tubing descending from the pump or

NOTICE

Voltage selection switch:

voltage selection

at the terminal box of the pump to the supply

voltage:

voltage selection

to be sure that the power source and the equipment

When assembling, ensure

vacuum-tightness

with hose clamps, to protect against accidental detach

To reduce pump noise emanating from the pump exhaust

Assembling the hose nozzle with union nut:

valves.

tions with condensable vapors.

Assemble the catchpots at the inlet and at

the outlet using joint clips.

Assemble the hose nozzles for coolant inlet

en

port, connect an exhaust hose or use a silencer (see ”Ac­cessories”, pg. 48).

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Attach the tubing of the coolant circuit to the respective

to the surrounding atmosphere. If appropriate, connect

the exhaust line to a suitable treatment system.

valves from damage.

is always unob

waste vapor condenser: 87 psi (6

NOTICE

hose nozzles for tubing I.D. 1/4”-5/16”

I.D. 3/8” (

Vent and dispose of

vapors

at the outlet of the pump appropriately.

tubing or exhaust valve) at the outlet. Ensure that the

ft (2000 m) above mean sea level, check compatibility

with applicable safety requirements, and adopt suit

at outlet and the

ference

between inlet and outlet ports.

Attempts to start the pump at higher pressure difference

NOTICE

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to help purge any

for a long time may cause clogging of the silencer. Check

in the winding.

A warm up period (approximately 15 min.) is required to

NOTICE

valve slightly hand-tight. Further tightening will not in

Air and pumped media might react inside the pump or

valve can never lead to hazardous, explosive or other

wise dangerous mixtures. If in doubt, use inert gas.

vapors. Turn gas ballast cap to open valve.

the gas ballast cap is pointing towards the

With gas ballast valve open, the ultimate

vacuum will be reduced.

NOTICE

NOTICE

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to connect an inert gas supply line (see ”Accessories”,

vapor condenser.

to the surrounding atmosphere.

I.D. 3/8” (

is always free

waste vapor condenser: 87 psi (6

valve (see ”Accessories”, pg. 48)

waste vapor condenser: 5 °F to 68 °F (-15°C to +20°C)

Admit air or inert gas (via the pump inlet) to restore at

NOTICE

NOTICE

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Allow the pump to continue to run at atmospheric pres

NOTICE

Accessories

for pressure differences > 375 Torr (500 mbar))

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

for catchpots

Vacuum hose (caoutchouc)

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

for hose nozzle

to two inlets (valve block; replaces distribution head)

Adapter G 1/4 thread to PTFE tubing*

for inlet at valve block (SYNCHRO)

for assembly at inlet of valve block (SYNCHRO)

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

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

for inlet at valve block (SYNCHRO)

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

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

for inlet at distribution head

for assembly at inlet of distribution head

Adapter

for

(C1)

for assembly at valve block or distribution head

Attention

I.D. 3/8” (

3/8” (

for tubing I.D. 1/4” / 3/8” (

for tubing I.D. 1/4” / 3/8” (

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Ways to connect NT chemistry diaphragm pumps:

with hose - for installation at hose nozzle

for assembly directly at the valve head

for assembly directly at the valve head (at outlet of ME 8C NT / MD 4C NT)

Adapter hose nozzle DN 10 to hose nozzle 1/2

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

Adapter to PTFE tubing*

for assembly directly at the valve head (at inlet of ME 4C NT / ME 8C NT / MD 4C

Adapter to PTFE tubing*

for assembly directly at the valve head (at inlet of MZ 2C NT;

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

(sold by meter)

(C2)

for assembly at valve block or distribution head

(C3-B)

for assembly at valve block or distribution head

for assembly at valve block or distribution head

®

Mini-Network

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

0.52 qt (500 ml), coated

at the spherical ground joint of the catchpot.................

PTFE tubing DN 10/8 mm

®

®

modules, pumps and connectors

vacuum or usual

vacuum system?

Allow pump to run for

formed inside the

Troubleshooting

Electrical power cord
not plugged in, electri­cal supply failure?

Device fuse blown? Identify cause of failure.

Overpressure in outlet
line?

Motor overloaded? Allow motor to cool down,

Plug in power cord.
Check fuse.

Replace device fuse.
Remove blockage in line,

open valve.

identify and eliminate
cause of failure. Manual
reset is necessary. Switch
off pump or unplug.

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Atmospheric or high

to pump outlet. Be careful

tioned causes?

A service manual with exploded view drawings, spare parts list and

the pump are disassembled.

after isolating the

tion. Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before

Avoid the release of pollutants.

taminated the pump and may be released upon dis

familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the

Vent the pump and isolate it from the vacuum sys

tem before you start maintenance.

Replacing diaphragms and valves

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

for cracks or other damage.

NOTICE

Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads

W

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MZ 2C NT AK + EK

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V

A:

Washer

with square head screw

Allen screw

I:

Valve head

with hinged cover

V:

Apply slotted screwdriver as shown and

turn.

valve heads (O) and connections.

the hose connection between the adjacent

Replacing the diaphragm

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towards diaphragm clamping disc (facing

with diaphragm clamping disc and diaphragm support disc in the dia

Avoid damage of the diaphragm: Do not excessively bend or crease

formance. Make sure that the original number is reassembled at the

vapors!

Assemble the original number of washers

f

the square nut (K).

fastener (Q) with a slotted screwdriver.

Replacing the valves

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valve heads.

valve tongue points at the kidney-shaped

valve is oriented the same direction as the

valve at the inlet side.

with large opening downwards. Pay atten

tion to the correct orientation of the valve

the valve seat.

Align the countersunk bores with the thread

f

which they are in contact with the housing

the head covers:

the head cover with the mark at the pump

with a 5 mm wide Allen key, then tighten.

f

Valve head with gas ballast or hose nozzle connection:

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Assemble catchpots (9) with joint clips.

fasteners (Q).

valve head.

Whenever the diaphragms and valves have been replaced, a break-in

valve seats and pump chambers.

After any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance)

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valve and install the new one. Check for

Replacing the overpressure safety relief device

Replacing the fuse

before open

to allow the capacitors to discharge.

trained electrician.

After replacing the fuse, the pump must be checked for

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Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

informs the con

forms the basis for the risk assessment.

These devices cannot be checked, maintained or re

VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk.

Send a completed copy of the

to us in advance. The declaration

Close all openings airtight

factory prior to repair.

form.

from it safely in accordance with all local and national

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VACUUBRAND shall be liable for insuring that this prod

fects at the time of the transfer of risk.

VACUUBRAND shall not be liable for the consequences

wearing parts such as diaphragms, seals, valves, vanes,

for damages irrespective of legal grounds.

Warranty

Health and safety clearance form

4.

yes

no

which have been pumped:

4**

which have been

in contact

with biological substances of

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

yes

no

yes

no

All parts of the device are free of hazardous, harmful substances

yes

no

yes

no

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

from third parties. We are aware that as expressed in § 823 BGB (Public Law Code of Germany) we are directly

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