Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH
Livry-Gargan-Str. 10
82256 Fürstenfeldbruck / Germany
17000811-08-04 Stand: 30.03.2016 sapf
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ENGLISH
Vacuum Pump VTE 3,6,8,10
Safety note:
Do not use this product in any way different to that described in these operating instructions. Store these operating
instructions in a safe place and make them available to the user of the pump.
Symbol explanation:
Advice!
Danger sign
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Attention is brought to advice on the handling and economic use of equipment.
Warning against electric energy!
Your life could be in danger. Make sure that all electrical work is carried out by
a qualified electrician.
Pump ranges:
These operating instructions cover the following dry running rotary vane vacuum pumps:
VTE 3, VTE 6, VTE 8 und VTE 10.
Description:
All models are complete with a pipe connector on the inlet and exhaust silencer on the outlet. The sucked air is cleaned
by an integrated micro-fine filter. The motor fan cools the motor and pump housing.
Accessories: Vacuum regulation valve (ZRV) part number: 31430 (VTE 3/6), 31490 (VTE 8/10) and non-return valve
(ZRK) parts number: 61802 (VTE 3), 61803 (VTE 6/8/10).
Intended use:
The VTE is intended for the evacuation of a closed system or for a permanent vacuum up to 150 mbar (abs.). All other
modes of operation (e.g. for pressure) are prohibited.
The VTE vacuum pumps are suitable for industrial use with protection features according to EN DIN 294, table 4, for
people aged 14 and above.
The ambient and air intake temperature must be between 0 and 50°C. These dry running vacuum pumps are suitable for
use with air of a relative humidity of 30 to 90%.
Dangerous gas mixtures (e.g. inflammable or explosive gases or vapours), extremely humid air, water vapour,
aggressive gases or traces of oil must not be allowed to enter the pump. All operation in potentially explosive
areas is prohibited.
Additional safety measures are necessary for applications where an unforeseen switch-off or failure of the vacuum
pump (e.g. through power breakage, tripping of the motor protection switch due to overheating or vane breakage
due to insufficient service) would danger the safety of personnel or the installation. In order to avoid the danger of
falling parts whilst operating of the pump in lifting equipment, the user must at all times ensure sufficient holding
force (dependent upon the vacuum level of the pump, design of the vacuum holding plate, as well as the use of
non-return valves). The non-return valve available from GARDNER DENVER THOMAS does not fulfil the
necessary safety requirements to ensure the safety of vacuum lifting equipment.
Installation (B 1):
For installation and operating take note of the
mandatory safety and health requirements.
In general, despite low vibration, we recommend
fixing the pump using the feet on the motor. For
stationary operation the pump should be isolated
from the base using suitable vibration mounts.
A loss of performance will be noticeable for
installations higher than 1000m above sea level.
Please contact us if further information is needed.
The cooling air entry (18) and exits (19) require a
minimum distance of 8cm to any obstruction. The
discharged cooling air must not be re-circulated. VTE
should only be operated when mounted horizontally.
B 1
