Unit setup and connection
FAM 10, Instructions, part 1/2
en-US
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BEWA FAM10-15 1-2 4170097b en-us 2018-05-23.docx
2018-05-23
Preparing the Vacuum Pump
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, refilling with vacuum pump oil if
necessary.
The maximum filling volume for vacuum pump oil is 0.3 liters.
The oil level is monitored automatically by the integrated float switch while
the FAM is in operation. A message will appear on the control panel when
the MIN MAX filling level has been reached.
Filling up the rotary vane vacuum pump
Remove the safety screw for the plug at
the level switch (1).
Remove the plug (2) for the level switch.
Unscrew the level switch (3) from the
vacuum pump.
Fill up with vacuum pump oil through the
filling nozzle (4) .
Check the oil level through the
inspection glass (5).
For trouble-free operation, we
recommend a filling level centered
between the MIN and MAX markings.
The suction strainer is re-mounted in
reverse order.
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2
3
4
5