KC 0016 VEMAG
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Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Vacuum Pumps
R 5 KC 0016 VEMAG
Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With
watchful observation of the field’s requirements, innovation and
steady development Busch delivers modern vacuum and pressure
solutions worldwide.
These operating and maintenance instructions are
meant for users, who obtained the vacuum pump R 5
KC 0016 as a component of a machine, e.g. a food
packaging machine. These operating and mainte-
nance instructions are valid together with operating
instructions of this machine.
If you obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0016 as an
individual unit and require information for the proper
integration of the vacuum pump into a machine or
system please contact your Busch representative
(➔ rear cover page).
E
lectrical installation work must only be executed by
qualified personnel.
Intended Use
The vacuum pump must only be used as intended by the manu-
facturer of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has
become a part of. Observe the operating instructions from the manu-
facturer of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has
become a part of!
Maintenance
The oil and the exhaust filter can be contaminated with process
residues: wear personal protective equipment as appropriate!
The maintenance intervals depend very much on the individual
operating conditions. The intervals given below shall be considered
as starting values which should be shortened or extended as appro-
priate. Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of
the machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part
of!
Weekly:
• Check the level and the colour of the oil (g)
No low level indication from the level switch (a), …
Oil level between MIN- and MAX-marking (g), light and transparent,
a little foamy or a little tarnished: okay
Level switch (a) indicates low level, …
Oil level underneath MIN-marking (g): top up oil. A high oil consump-
tion can be an indicator for a defective vacuum pump.
In case of indication of an overfilling, …
Oil level exceeds MAX-marking (g): excessive dilution with conden-
sates.
Milky discolouration that does not vanish after sedation of the oil:
contamination with foreign material. Change the oil (➔ Oil Change),
check the process, use an inlet air filter, check the inlet air filter.
Dark oil: overheated oil. Change the oil (➔ Oil Change), check the
p
rocess, check the cooling of the vacuum pump.
• Check the vacuum pump for oil leaks - in case of leaks have
the vacuum pump repaired ( Busch service)
a Oil fill plug /
Oil level switch
b Terminal box
c Name plate, vacuum pump
d Suction connection
e Screen
f Gas ballast
g Oil sight glasses
h Oil drain plug
i Oil separator
j Cleaning port
k Gas discharge
l Oil return screw
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