VACUUBRAND BVC 21 - Manual (Page 7)

Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check
carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999054 / 15/12/2009
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Notes concerning the sterilization of wetted parts (see ”Technical data”) see section
”Cleaning and decontaminating”.
☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ It is the user´s responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
The A-weighted emission sound pressure level of the pump does not exceed 70 dB(A).
Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 with standard
silencer or exhaust tube at outlet.
Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitable trained and supervised techni-
cians. Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures
which relate to the product processed by the vacuum system and that the equipment,
if necessary, is appropriately decontaminated before starting maintenance.
Comply with local and national safety regulations.
Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. In case of normal wear the lifetime of the
diaphragms and valves is > 10000 operating hours. Bearings have a typical durability
of 40000 h. Motor capacitors have a typical durability in the range of 10000 to 40000 h
depending strongly on the operation conditions like ambient temperature, humidity or load.
☞ Check every capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its opera-
tion time. Exchange old capacitors early enough to prevent a failure. If an overaged
motor capacitor fails it might get hot and even melt and may cause a flame to form
which could be dangerous for persons and equipment in the vicinity. The ca-
pacitors have to be replaced by an electrician.
➨ Isolate equipment from mains and wait two minutes before starting mainte-
nance to allow the capacitors to discharge.
☞ Attention: The pump might be contaminated with process chemicals which have
been pumped during operation. Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before
maintenance and take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of
dangerous substances if contamination has occurred.
☞ Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally. Never operate the pump
if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. Never operate a defec-
tive or damaged pump.
☞ Before starting maintenance vent the pump and allow sufficient cooling of the pump.
Drain condensate, if applicable.
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 ”Notes on return to the factory”) are followed.