Edwards E-LAB 2, Instruction Manual

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Contents
A652–07–880 Issue D
Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope and definitions ................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Description ................................................................................................................ 2
2 Technical data .................................................................................... 5
2.1 Operating and storage conditions ..................................................................................... 5
2.2 Performance .............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Mechanical data .......................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 General .................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Noise and vibration data ................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Electrical data ............................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Lubrication data ......................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Materials of construction ............................................................................................... 8
3 Installation ......................................................................................... 9
3.1 Safety ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 System design considerations .......................................................................................... 9
3.3 Unpack and inspect .....................................................................................................10
3.4 Locate the pump ........................................................................................................10
3.5 Fill the pump with oil ..................................................................................................11
3.6 Fit the outlet oil mist filter ...........................................................................................11
3.7 Fit the gas ballast oil return assembly ..............................................................................11
3.8 Select the gas ballast flow rate (optional) ..........................................................................14
3.9 Fit the inlet catchpot ..................................................................................................15
3.10 Electrical installation ..................................................................................................15
3.10.1 Check and configure the motor .......................................................................................15
3.10.2 Connect the pump to the electrical supply .........................................................................17
3.10.3 Check the direction of rotation ......................................................................................18
3.11 Inlet and outlet connections ..........................................................................................18
3.12 Leak test the system ...................................................................................................18
4 Operation ........................................................................................ 19
4.1 Start-up procedure .....................................................................................................19
4.2 To achieve ultimate vacuum/pump condensable vapours .......................................................19
4.3 To decontaminate the oil ..............................................................................................20
4.4 Unattended operation ..................................................................................................20
4.5 Shut down ................................................................................................................20
5 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 21
5.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Maintenance plan .......................................................................................................22
5.3 Check the liquid level in the inlet catchpot ........................................................................22
5.4 Check the pump oil level ..............................................................................................23
5.5 Replace the pump oil ..................................................................................................23
5.6 Inspect the oil mist filter elements ..................................................................................24
5.7 Inspect and clean the pump inlet-filter .............................................................................26
5.8 Inspect the oil return assembly .......................................................................................27
5.8.1 Check the installation of the assembly ..............................................................................27
5.8.2 Unblock the restrictor (if necessary) ................................................................................27
5.8.3 Unblock the air intake (if necessary) ................................................................................27
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