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BÜCHI

 Vac 

V-511/512/513

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

en, Version E (28 pages)

Order No.

V-511 Operating Instructions

96716

1

Supplied Materials

2

1.1

Büchi Vac V-511

2

1.2

Büchi Vac V-512

3

1.3

Büchi Vac V-513

4

2

Safety

5

3

Function

8

3.1

General

8

4

Beginning Operation

10

4.1

General

10

4.2

Installation

11

5

Operation

14

5.1

Vacuum Systems

14

5.2

Troubleshooting

16

6

Maintenance

17

6.1

Cleaning

17

6.2

Removal and Assembly of the Pump Heads,
Valve Heads and Diaphragms

18

6.3

Function control

21

6.4

Customer Service

22

6.5

Working with strong acids / bases on
Büchi VAC V-500 – 513

22

7

Shutting Down

23

8

Spare Parts and Accessories

24

8.1

Spare parts

24

8.2

Accessories

25

9

Appendix

26

9.1

Technical data

26

9.2

Materials used

27

9.3

FCC requirements (for USA and Canada)

28

9.4

Declaration of confirmity

28

Please read these operating instructions
carefully before using the 

BÜCHI

 Vac

 V-511/

512/513

. Keep these instructions in the

proximity of the apparatus so that you can
consult them immediately whenever
necessary.

Chapter 2 contains important safety instruc-
tions. Read them carefully; they are essential
for the safe operation of the apparatus.

Technical changes may be made without prior notice. These
operating instructions may not, either wholly or in part, be re-
produced or rewritten by the use of electronic or optical sys-
tems, copied, or distributed without the express written per-
mission of the firm BÜCHI Labortechnik AG. All rights reserved.
Copyright © BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 1998, 2000, 2001

Summary of Contents for Vac V-511

Page 1: ...are parts 24 8 2 Accessories 25 9 Appendix 26 9 1 Technical data 26 9 2 Materials used 27 9 3 FCC requirements for USA and Canada 28 9 4 Declaration of confirmity 28 Please read these operating instru...

Page 2: ...0 Hz 38660 B chi Vac V 511 100 V 50 60 Hz 38661 Contents of enclosed box 2 m Vacuum hose 17622 1 Collecting tank for additional 37949 condenser 1 Power cable PNE 1 5 m Type CH 10010 Type Shuko 10016 T...

Page 3: ...V 512 100 V 50 60 Hz 38665 Contents of enclosed box 2 m Vacuum hose 17622 1 Control cable V 800 to pump 38010 1 Power cable PNE 1 5 m Type CH 10010 Type Shuko 10016 Type GB 17835 Type USA 10020 Type...

Page 4: ...00 V 50 60 Hz 38669 Contents of enclosed box 2 m Vacuum hose 17622 1 Collecting tank for additional 37949 condenser 1 Control cable V 800 to pump 38010 1 Power cable PNE 1 5 m Type CH 10010 Type Shuko...

Page 5: ...unctions poor eco nomic performance and production losses 2 2 Requirements for the User The apparatus may be used only by laboratory personnel or other persons who due to their training or professiona...

Page 6: ...produce over pressure Operation of the apparatus in a surrounding temperature of 5 C 40 C The top of the apparatus must not be used as storage space 2 5 General Risks In general risks can arise from...

Page 7: ...tions must be observed It is forbidden for anyone other than authorized maintenance personnel to remove any parts not described in these operating instructions Damaged glass equipment may not be used...

Page 8: ...ts almost 100 condensation in the condenser of the distillation apparatus The result is a massive reduction in solvent emissions The integrated additional condenser as sures that any solvent vapors wh...

Page 9: ...HI Vac V 511 512 513 3 Function B chi Vac V 512 Main switch Vacuum Controller V 800 B chi Vac V 513 Additional condenser Collecting tank Main switch Vacuum Controller V 800 Fig 6 Vac V 513 Fig 5 Vac V...

Page 10: ...rom the location s outlets is the same voltage as that indicated by the label on the apparatus The apparatus must always be connected to a grounded outlet External couplings and extension cords must h...

Page 11: ...ing tank Screw on the collecting tank securely by turning it clockwise a quarter turn The vacuum system must never be operated without a collect ing tank as solvent vapors could otherwise collect in t...

Page 12: ...or CW out Cooling water outlet from Rotavapor Vacuum hose to Rotavapor red hose Power cable socket Hose connection to V 800 Hose connection to pump Connection to pump outlet Exhaust hose 14mm Woulff b...

Page 13: ...13 B CHI Vac V 511 512 513 4 Beginning Operation Fig 10 Installation diagram 2 Connection to a second Rotavapor Electrical connections Vacuum hoses R2 Pump R1 V Contr V V CW V Contr R1...

Page 14: ...been properly installed according to the instructions in Chapter 4 Beginning Opera tion 5 1 Vacuum Systems Main switch vacuum system Vacuum Controller V 800 only for V 512 and V 513 Additional conden...

Page 15: ...possible contents If any substances have been collected in these containers they must be emptied To do this the valve unit must be removed from its holder The col lecting tank or Woulff bottle can the...

Page 16: ...and allow it to run for 1 2 minutes Any remaining vapors will be blown out Valve plate in the pump is dirty Clean or replace the valve plate Cf Chapter 6 2 Pump membrane is defective Replace the membr...

Page 17: ...re repeat it again before going on with Chapter 6 2 Housing Before cleaning please disconnect the apparatus from the power source The housing is made of plastic Drops of acid must be wiped away immedi...

Page 18: ...should be cleaned If the pump s performance does not improve the valve heads 38025 and possibly the diaphragms must be replaced Spare Parts Set 38120 Attention Before replacing the diaphragms please d...

Page 19: ...lve head into an acetone bath If they are still contaminated use an ultrasonic bath Avoid hitting the sides and edges of the glass head A glass head which has been dropped may not suffer any apparent...

Page 20: ...ew do the same procedure with the screw b and then with the screw c and last but not least again with the screw d Crosswise 4 If all screws are on the level 1 change to the side 2 of the setting gauge...

Page 21: ...ner using the valve reed and place them in an ultrasonic bath if possible Refit the cleaned individual parts or replacement parts as shown in the diagram 6 3 Function control A functional control shou...

Page 22: ...the apparatus please turn to these offices B CHI s customer service provides the following services Spare parts service Repair service Maintenance service Technical consulting 6 5 Working with strong...

Page 23: ...e removed completely and the glass parts must be washed Return the apparatus to the original packaging for storage and transport 7 2 Disposal Chapter 9 Appendix contains a list of the materials used i...

Page 24: ...020 1 GL 14 screw set 37999 with PTFE hose 4GL 14 1 Set hose connections 4 x bent 38000 2 x straight 6 x screw caps 1 Control cable Vacuum Controller 38010 V 800 to V 500 or B 721 to 721 1 Secondary c...

Page 25: ...1 Adapter cable for MLT PVK Vacuum 38015 Controller Type 610 and 650 1 Cooling water valve 31356 Vacuum hose rubber 1 m 17622 1 Vacuum hose PVC 1 m 04113 1 Cooling water hose 1 m 04133 1 Valve unit fo...

Page 26: ...60 W Installation category II Pollution degree 2 Ambient conditions for indoor use only altitude up to 2000 m maximum relativ humidity 80 for temperatures up to 30 C Support T400mAL 250V Surrounding t...

Page 27: ...UR Pump housing Aluminum Al Pump cover PBT Diaphragms PTFE Rubber Valve plates PEEK Valve head PEEK Housing Grillamid PA Pressure sensor Ceramic Foil Polyester PES Printed board Fiberglass reinforced...

Page 28: ...adian Department of Communications These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gen...

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