Operation
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GA 03.108/14.02 - 01/03
4.1 Start-up
Check the pump motor’s direction of rotation (see Sec-
tion 3.3).
RUVAC WSU
The RUVAC WSU can be started together with the
backing pump at atmospheric pressure.
It is protected against excessively high pressure diffe-
rentials by a bypass line.
RUVAC WS
Do not switch on the RUVAC WS until the backing pump
has evacuated the vacuum vessel to the cut-in pressure.
For processes in which condensable vapours are pum-
ped, it is advisable to evacuate the vacuum vessel via a
roughing line to the cut-in pressure. Electrically switch on
the Roots pump together with the backing pump and cut
it in upon reaching the cut-in pressure. The initial bypas-
sing of the Roots pump serves to prevent condensation
of vapours in the cold pump.
The permissible cut-in pressure depends on the ratio
between the Roots pump and the backing pump. It can
be calculated according to the following formula:
p
max
p
E
= ———
k
th
- 1
p
E
= Cut-in pressure
p
max
= Maximum permissible pressure differential
(see technical data)
k
th
= Theoretical compression ratio
= nominal pumping speed of Roots pump /
pumping speed of backing pump.
Example:
Pump combination:
RUVAC WS 501 / SOGEVAC SV 100
505 m
3
· h
-1
k
th
= ————— ~ 5
100 m
3
· h
-1
80 mbar
p
E
= ———— = 20 mbar
5 - 1
With small vacuum vessels, the maximum permissible
pressure differential can be briefly exceeded (max. 3
min) upon start-up. If a pressure switch has been instal-
led, do not set it to this higher pressure because it will fail
to protect the pump against overload in the event of a
greater gas quantity.
It is advisable to switch the RUVAC WS on and off via a
pressure switch to ensure that it runs only in the permis-
sible pressure range.
4.2 Operation
Do not operate the pump without having
connected the flanges to a vacuum system.
The screws of the flanges on the suction
and the pressure side must not be loosened
in the presence of a vacuum or while the
pump is still running.
During operation of the RUVAC, check the lubricant level
from time to time and also the condition of the lubricant.
Correct as required (see Section 5/2). Normally, the oil N
62 or HE-200 is light-brown. If it turns dark, this is a sign
of early ageing due to excessively high temperatures.
When using PFPE as intended, PFPE will not be subject
to ageing.
Run the Roots pump exclusively under the
operating conditions for which it has been
designed. Any modification of the operating
parameters (e. g. intake pressure, intake
temperature, ratio between Roots pump
and backing pump) for a longer period may
place an inadmissible thermal load on the
pump. Increases in temperature which are
not compensated by taking suitable measu-
res may damage the Roots pump and/or
the backing pump.
During normal operation temperatures
exceeding 80 °C may occur at the oil cham-
bers and at the line on the pressure side.
When touching these there is the danger of
receiving burns.
Note the labels on the pump.
Never open the oil-fill or oil-drain screw (Fig.
11) in the presence of a vacuum or while
the pump is running. There is the
danger that oil may squirt out.
4 Operation
Warning
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