Elmo Rietschle L-BV3 - Manual (Page 6)

Intended Use
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2 Intended Use
These operating instructions
 applies to liquid-ring vacuum
pumps/compressors of the series L-BV3,
model 2BV3151,
 contain instructions bearing on transport
and handling, installation, commissioning,
operation, shut-down, storage, servicing
and disposal of the L-BV3,
 must be completely read and understood by
all operating and servicing personnel before
beginning to work with or on the L-BV3,
 must be strictly observed,
 must be available at the site of operation of
the L-BV3.
About the operating and servicing personnel of
the L-BV3:
 These persons must be trained and
authorized for the work to be carried out.
 Work on electrical installations may be
carried out by trained and authorized
electricians only.
The L-BV3
 are pump-motor units for generating
vacuum or gauge pressure.
 are used to extract, transport and compress
the following pumped gases/vapors:
– all dry and humid gases,
which are not explosive, aggressive or
toxic,
– preferably air or air/vapor mixtures.
– The gases/vapors to be fed must be free
of solid material.
However, small quantities of light
suspended materials or liquids can also
be transported.
 are designed for operation with the
following operating liquids:
– Water
with a pH of 6.5 to 9.5,
free of solid materials (such as sand).
– If the pH values or operating liquids
differ, it is necessary to contact the
Service Department.
 have the rough vacuum range as the
intended operating range.
 are intended for industrial applications.
 are designed for continuous operation.
When operating the L-BV3, the limits listed in
Chapter 3, "Technical Data", Pg. 7 ff. must
always be complied with.
If the L-BV3 is used to extract hot fluids, the
necessary safety measures must be taken by
the user.
Foreseeable Misuse
It is prohibited
 to use the L-BV3 in applications other than
industrial applications
unless the necessary protection is provided
on the system,
e.g. guards suitable for children's fingers,
 to use the L-BV3 in rooms in which
explosive gases can occur,
 the sucking up, feeding and compression of
explosive, flammable, aggressive or toxic
fluids,
 to operate the L-BV3 with values other than
those specified in Chapter 3, "Technical
Data", Pg. 7 ff.
Any unauthorized modifications of the L-BV3
are prohibited for safety reasons.
Maintenance and repair work by the operator
are only permitted in the scope described in
these operating instructions.
Any maintenance and repair work going
beyond this may only be conducted by
companies authorized by the manufacturer
(inquiry with the Service Department
necessary).