FAM 15/30 ATEX
Connecting the FAM
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
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Preparing the rotary vane vacuum pump
As a basic rule, the rotary vane vacuum pump is not filled with oil at the time the
FAM is delivered. A sufficient amount of vacuum pump oil for the initial filling is
included in the scope of delivery.
NOTICE
Operation without vacuum pump oil
The rotary vane vacuum pump will be destroyed.
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The rotary vane vacuum pump requires oil as its operating medium.
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Check the oil level before start-up, topping up with vacuum pump oil VE101
if necessary.
Filling the vacuum pump
Max.
Min.
[a]
[c]
[b]
To fill the vacuum pump, open the fill plug
[a]
. Add oil until the level comes up to the
MAX mark on the oil level glass
[b]
.
Check the oil level daily. When the fill level gets down to the MIN mark, add oil.
The oil fill quantity for the initial filling is ~ 2.0 liters. The oil fill quantity between the
MIN and MAX marks is ~ 0.45 liters.
The vacuum pump is certified for operation with synthetic oil "Leybold LVO 210". If a
different oil is used, the EC and ATEX certificates are voided.