Installation and
Operating Instructions
Vacuum Pumps
R 5 RB/RC 0006 C/E
Busch Produktions GmbH
Schauinslandstr. 1
79689 Maulburg
Germany
0870152229 / 110701 / Original instructions / Modifications reserved
Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Oil Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Start Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Emission of Oil Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Noise Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transport in Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transport without Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Short-term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation and Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting Position and Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Suction Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gas Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical Connection / Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection Scheme Three-Phase Motor. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Lines/Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Filling Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recording of Operational Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Oil Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conveying Condensable Vapours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Daily: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Weekly: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monthly: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Every 6 Months: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Every Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Every 500 - 2000 Operating Hours: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Topping up Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the Colour of the Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oil Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Draining Used Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flushing the Vacuum Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filling in Fresh Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checks during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Change of the Exhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the Exhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the Exhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removal from Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temporary Removal from Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dismantling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Spare Parts Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EC-Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Busch – All over the World in Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RB/RC 0006 C/E Preface
0870152229 / 110701 page 2
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With
watchful observation of the field’s requirements, innovation and steady
development Busch delivers modern vacuum and pressure solutions
worldwide.
These operating instructions contain information for
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product description,
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safety,
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transport,
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storage,
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installation and commissioning,
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maintenance,
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overhaul,
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troubleshooting and
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spare parts
of the vacuum pump.
For the purpose of these instructions, “handling” the vacuum pump
means the transport, storage, installation, commissioning, influence on
operating conditions, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of
the vacuum pump.
Prior to handling the vacuum pump these operating instructions shall
be read and understood. If anything remains to be clarified please
contact your Busch representative!
Keep these operating instructions and, if applicable, other pertinent
operating instructions available on site.
Technical Data
Nominal suction capacity
(50Hz/60Hz)
m³/h 6 / 7.2
Ultimate pressure
hPa (=mbar)
abs.
RB … : 2
RC … : 20
Motor nominal rating
(50Hz/60Hz)
kW 0.37
Motor nominal speed
(50Hz/60Hz)
min
–1
3000 / 3600
Sound pressure level
(EN ISO 2151) (50Hz/60Hz)
dB (A)
RB/RC 0006 C:
59
RB/RC 0006 E:
56
Ambient temperature range °C 12 ... 30
Ambient pressure
Atmospheric
pressure
Oil quantity l
RB 0006 C: 0.1
RB 0006 E: 0.2
Weight approx. (50Hz/60Hz) kg ~13
Product Description
Use
The vacuum pump is intended for
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the suction
of
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air and other dry, non-aggressive, non-toxic and non-explosive
gases
Conveying media with a lower or higher density than air leads to an in
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creased thermal and/or mechanical load on the vacuum pump and is
permissible only after prior consultation with Busch.
In case the vacuum pump is equipped with a gas ballast (optional) wa-
ter vapour within the gas flow can be tolerated within certain limits
(
page 8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of
other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch.
The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially
explosive environment.
Version with oil return line to the suction connection (RC 0006 C/E):
The vacuum pump is thermally suitable for continuous operation
(100 percent duty).
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
The vacuum pump is thermally suitable for continuous operation (ob
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serve the notes with regard to the oil recirculation:
page 3: Oil Cir
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culation;
page 8: Oil Return).
The vacuum pump is ultimate pressure proof.
Principle of Operation
The vacuum pump works on the rotating vane principle.
A circular rotor is positioned centrically on the shaft of the vacuum
pump (i.e. drive motor shaft).
The rotor rotates in an also circular, fixed cylinder, the centreline of
which is offset from the centreline of the rotor such that the rotor and
the inner wall of the cylinder almost touch along a line. Vanes, sliding
in slots in the rotor, separate the space between the rotor and the cyl
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inder into chambers. At any time gas is sucked in and at almost any
time ejected. Therefore the vacuum pump works almost pulsation free.
In order to avoid the suction of solids, the vacuum pump is equipped
with a screen in the suction connection.
In order to avoid reverse rotation after switching off, the vacuum
pump is equipped with a non-return valve.
Note: This valve shall not be used as a non-return valve or shut-off
valve to the vacuum system and is no reliable means to prevent suction
of oil into the vacuum system while the vacuum pump is shut down.
In case the vacuum pump is equipped with a gas ballast (optional):
Through the gas ballast a small amount of ambient air is sucked into
the pump chamber and compressed together with the process gas. This
counteracts the accumulation of condensates from the process gas in
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side the vacuum pump (
page 8: Conveying Condensable Vapours).
The gas ballast line is equipped with a paper filter.
Oil Circulation
The vacuum pump requires oil to seal the gaps, to lubricate the vanes
and to carry away compression heat.
The oil reservoir is located on the pressure side of the vacuum pump
(i.e. high pressure) at the bottom of the bottom chamber of the oil
separator (f).
The feed openings are located on the suction side of the vacuum pump
(i.e. low pressure).
Forced by the pressure difference between pressure side and suction
side oil is being drawn from the oil separator (f) through the oil supply
lines and injected on the suction side.
Together with the sucked gas the injected oil gets conveyed through
the vacuum pump and ejected into the oil separator (f) as oil mist. Oil
that separates before the exhaust filter accumulates at the bottom of
the bottom chamber of the oil separator (f).
Oil that is separated by the exhaust filter accumulates at the bottom of
the upper chamber of the oil separator (f).
The flow resistance of the exhaust filters causes the inside of the ex
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haust filters (which is connected to the bottom chamber of the oil sep
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arator) to be on a higher pressure level than the outside of the exhaust
filters (i.e. the upper chamber of the oil separator). Because of the
higher pressure in the bottom chamber it is not possible to let oil that
drips off the exhaust filters simply flow down to the bottom chamber.
Version with oil return line to the suction connection (RC 0006 C/E):
Therefore the oil that accumulates in the upper chamber is sucked
through the oil return line right to the suction connection.
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
At continuous operation this would cause the entire supply of oil to ac
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cumulate at the bottom of the upper chamber, expel oil droplets
through the gas discharge/pressure connection and let the vacuum
pump run dry. Therefore the vacuum pump must be shut down at the
latest after 0.5 hours of continuous operation, depending on the oper
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ating conditions even after a shorter period, for at least approx. 5 min
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utes (
page 7: Operation Notes). After turning off the vacuum pump
the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the ex
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haust filter(s) collapses, hence the two chambers of the oil separator
assume an equal pressure level, the oil return valve between the two
chambers opens and the accumulated oil in the upper chamber can run
down to the bottom chamber.
Cooling
The vacuum pump is cooled by
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radiation of heat from the surface of the vacuum pump incl. oil
separator (f)
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a Directional arrow
b Oil fill plug
c Suction connections
d Gas discharge
e Nameplate
f Oil separator
g Oil sight glass
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the air flow from the fan wheel of the drive motor
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the process gas
Start Controls
The vacuum pump comes without start controls. The control of the
vacuum pump is to be provided in the course of installation.
Safety
Intended Use
Definition: For the purpose of these instructions, “handling” the
vacuum pump means the transport, storage, installation, commission
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ing, influence on operating conditions, maintenance, troubleshooting
and overhaul of the vacuum pump.
The vacuum pump is intended for industrial use. It shall be handled
only by qualified personnel.
The allowed media and operational limits (
page 3: Product De
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scription) and the installation prerequisites (
page 5: Installation
Prerequisites) of the vacuum pump shall be observed both by the
manufacturer of the machinery into which the vacuum pump is to be
incorporated and by the operator.
The maintenance instructions shall be observed.
Prior to handling the vacuum pump these installation and operating
instructions shall be read and understood. If anything remains to be
clarified please contact your Busch representative!
Safety Notes
The vacuum pump has been designed and manufactured according to
state-of-the-art methods. Nevertheless, residual risks may remain.
These operating instructions highlight potential hazards where appro-
priate. Safety notes are tagged with one of the keywords DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION as follows:
DANGER_a
Disregard of this safety note will always lead to accidents with fa-
tal or serious injuries.
WARNING_a
Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with fatal or se
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rious injuries.
CAUTION_a
Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with minor inju
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ries or property damage.
Emission of Oil Mist
CAUTION_a
The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet
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rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature
the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters.
Increased risk of damage to health.
In order to keep the emission on the lowest possible level only gen
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uine Busch-exhaust filters shall be used.
The oil in the process gas is separated to the greatest possible extent,
but not perfectly.
CAUTION_a
The gas conveyed by the vacuum pump contains remainders of oil.
Aspiration of process gas over extended periods can be harmful.
The room into which the process gas is discharged must be suffi
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ciently vented.
Note: The possibly sensible smell is not caused by droplets of oil,
though, but either by gaseous process components or by readily vola
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tile and thus gaseous components of the oil (particularly additives).
Noise Emission
For the sound pressure level in free field according to EN ISO 2151
page 2: Technical Data.
Transport
Note: Also a vacuum pump, that is not topped up with oil contains res
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idues of oil (from the test run). Always transport and store the vacuum
pump in upright position. Do not put the vacuum pump on its side nor
put it upside down.
Transport in Packaging
Vacuum pumps individually packed in cardboard boxes can be carried
by hand.
Packed on a pallet the vacuum pump is to be transported with a
forklift.
Transport without Packaging
In case the vacuum pump is packed in a cardboard box with inflated
cushions:
Remove the inflated cushions from the box
In case the vacuum pump is in a cardboard box cushioned with rolled
corrugated cardboard:
Remove the corrugated cardboard from the box
In case the vacuum pump is laid in foam:
Remove the foam
Version without handle:
Grasp the vacuum pump with both hands
Version with handle:
Carry the vacuum pump using the handle
CAUTION_a
Tilting a vacuum pump that is already filled with oil can cause large
quantities of oil to ingress into the cylinder.
Starting the vacuum pump with excessive quantities of oil in the cyl
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inder will immediately break the vanes and ruin the vacuum pump.
Once the vacuum pump is filled with oil it shall not be lifted any
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more.
Prior to every transport make sure that the oil is drained
Storage
Short-term Storage
Make sure that the suction connection and the gas discharge are
closed (leave the provided plugs in)
Store the vacuum pump
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if possible in original packaging,
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indoors,
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dry,
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dust free and
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vibration free
Conservation
In case of adverse ambient conditions (e.g. aggressive atmosphere, fre
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quent temperature changes) conserve the vacuum pump immediately.
In case of favourable ambient conditions conserve the vacuum pump if
a storage of more than 3 months is scheduled.
During the test run in the factory the inside of the vacuum pump was
completely wetted with oil. Under normal conditions a treatment with
conservation oil is therefore not required. In case it is advisable to treat
the vacuum pump with conservation oil because of very adverse stor
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age conditions, seek advice from your Busch representative!
Make sure that all ports are firmly closed; seal all ports that are not
sealed with PTFE-tape, gaskets or o-rings with adhesive tape
Note: VCI stands for “volatile corrosion inhibitor”. VCI-products (film,
paper, cardboard, foam) evaporate a substance that condenses in mo
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lecular thickness on the packed good and by its electro-chemical prop
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erties effectively suppresses corrosion on metallic surfaces. However,
VCI-products may attack the surfaces of plastics and elastomers. Seek
advice from your local packaging dealer! Busch uses CORTEC
VCI 126 R film for the overseas packaging of large equipment.
Wrap the vacuum pump in VCI film
Store the vacuum pump
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if possible in original packing,
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indoors,
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dry,
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dust free and
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vibration free.
For commissioning after conservation:
Make sure that all remains of adhesive tape are removed from the
ports
Commission the vacuum pump as described in the chapter Installa-
tion and Commissioning (
page 5)
Installation and
Commissioning
Installation Prerequisites
CAUTION_a
In case of non-compliance with the installation prerequisites, partic
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ularly in case of insufficient cooling:
Risk of damage or destruction of the vacuum pump and adjoining
plant components!
Risk of injury!
The installation prerequisites must be complied with.
Make sure that the integration of the vacuum pump is carried out
such that the essential safety requirements of the Machine Direc
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tive 2006/42/EC are complied with (in the responsibility of the de
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signer of the machinery into which the vacuum pump is to be
incorporated;
page 18: note in the EC-Declaration of Confor
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mity)
Mounting Position and Space
Make sure that the environment of the vacuum pump is not po
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tentially explosive
Make sure that the following ambient conditions will be complied
with:
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ambient temperature: 12 ... 30 °C
If the vacuum pump is installed in a colder environment than al
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lowed with the oil used:
Fit the vacuum pump with a temperature switch and control
the vacuum pump such that it will start automatically when
the oil sump temperature falls below the allowed temperature
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ambient pressure: atmospheric
Make sure that the environmental conditions comply with the pro
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tection class of the drive motor (according to the nameplate)
Make sure that the vacuum pump will be placed or mounted hori
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zontally
Make sure that in order to warrant a sufficient cooling there will be
a clearance of minimum 2 cm between the vacuum pump and
nearby walls
Make sure that no heat sensitive parts (plastics, wood, cardboard,
paper, electronics) will touch the surface of the vacuum pump
Make sure that the installation space or location is vented such
that a sufficient cooling of the vacuum pump is warranted
CAUTION_ac
During operation the surface of the vacuum pump may reach tem
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peratures of more than 70 °C.
Risk of burns!
Make sure that the vacuum pump will not be touched inadver-
tently during operation, provide a guard if appropriate
Make sure that the sight glass (g) will remain easily accessible
If the oil change is meant to be performed on location:
Make sure that the drain port (g) and the filling port (b) will
remain easily accessible
Make sure that enough space will remain for the removal and the
reinsertion of the exhaust filter
Suction Connection
CAUTION_a
Intruding foreign objects or liquids can destroy the vacuum pump.
In case the inlet gas can contain dust or other foreign solid particles:
Make sure that a suitable filter (5 micron or less) is installed
upstream the vacuum pump
Make sure that the suction line fits to the suction connection (c) of
the vacuum pump
Make sure that the gas will be sucked through a vacuum-tight
flexible hose or a pipe
In case of using a pipe:
Make sure that the pipe will cause no stress on the vacuum
pump’s connection, if necessary use an expansion joint
Make sure that the line size of the suction line over the entire
length is at least as large as the suction connection (c) of the
vacuum pump
In case of very long suction lines it is prudent to use larger line sizes in
order to avoid a loss of efficiency. Seek advice from your Busch
representative!
If two or more vacuum pumps work on the same suction line, if the
volume of the vacuum system is large enough to suck back oil or if the
vacuum shall be maintained after switching off the vacuum pump:
Provide a manual or automatic operated valve (= non-return
valve) in the suction line
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(the standard non-return valve that is installed inside the suction con
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nection is not meant to be used for this purpose!)
If the vacuum pump is planned to be used for the suction of gas that
contains limited quantities of condensable vapour:
Provide a shut-off valve, a drip-leg and a drain cock in the suc
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tion line, so that condensates can be drained from the suction
line
Make sure that the suction line does not contain foreign objects,
e.g. welding scales
Gas Discharge
The discharged gas must flow without obstruction. It is not permitted
to shut off or throttle the discharge line or to use it as a pressurised
air source.
The following guidelines for the discharge line do not apply, if the aspi
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rated air is discharged to the environment right at the vacuum pump.
CAUTION_a
The discharged gas contains small quantities of vacuum oil.
Staying in vacuum oil contaminated air bears a risk of damage to
health.
If air is discharged into rooms where persons stay, sufficient ventila
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tion must be provided for.
Make sure that the discharge line fits to the gas discharge (d) of
the vacuum pump
In case of using a pipe:
Make sure that the pipe will cause no stress on the vacuum
pump’s connection, if necessary use an expansion joint
Make sure that the line size of the discharge line over the entire
length is at least as large as the gas discharge (d) of the vacuum
pump
In case the length of the discharge line exceeds 1 m it is prudent to use
larger line sizes in order to avoid a loss of efficiency and an overload of
the vacuum pump. Seek advice from your Busch representative!
Make sure that the discharge line either slopes away from the
vacuum pump or provide a liquid separator or a drip leg with a
drain cock, so that no liquids can back up into the vacuum pump
WARNING_ad
Discharge lines made from non-conductive material can build up
static charge.
Static discharge can cause explosion of potentially existing oil
mist.
The discharge line must be made of conductive material or provi
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sions must be made against static discharge.
Electrical Connection / Controls
Make sure that the stipulations acc. to the EMC-Directive
2004/108/EC and Low-Voltage-Directive 2006/95/EC as well as
the EN-standards, electrical and occupational safety directives and
the local or national regulations, respectively, are complied with
(this is the responsibility of the designer of the machinery into
which the vacuum pump is to be incorporated;
page 18: note in
the EC-Declaration of Conformity).
Make sure that the power supply for the drive motor is compatible
with the data on the nameplate of the drive motor
Make sure that an overload protection according to EN 60204-1 is
provided for the drive motor
Make sure that the drive of the vacuum pump will not be affected
by electric or electromagnetic disturbance from the mains; if neces
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sary seek advice from the Busch service
In case of mobile installation:
Provide the electrical connection with grommets that serve as
strain-relief
Installation
Mounting
Make sure that the installation prerequisites ( page 5) are com
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plied with
Set down or mount the vacuum pump at its location
Connecting Electrically
WARNING_ab
Risk of electrical shock, risk of damage to equipment.
Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified per
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sonnel that knows and observes the following regulations:
- IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100, respectively,
- IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110,
- BGV A2 (VBG 4) or corresponding national accident prevention
regulation.
Electrically connect the drive motor
Connect the protective earth conductor
Connection Scheme Three-Phase Motor
Delta connection (low voltage):
Star connection (high voltage):
CAUTION_a
Operation in the wrong direction of rotation can destroy the
vacuum pump in short time.
Prior to starting-up it must be made sure that the vacuum pump is
operated in the proper direction.
Version with three-phase motor:
Determine the intended direction of rotation with the arrow
(stuck on or cast)
“Bump” the drive motor
Watch the fan wheel of the drive motor and determine the di
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rection of rotation just before the fan wheel stops
If the rotation must be changed:
Switch any two of the drive motor wires (three-phase motor)
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Connecting Lines/Pipes
In case the suction line is equipped with a shut-off valve:
Connect the suction line
Connect the discharge line
Installation without discharge line:
Make sure that the gas discharge (d) is open
Make sure that all provided covers, guards, hoods etc. are
mounted
Make sure that cooling air inlets and outlets are not covered or ob
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structed and that the cooling air flow is not affected adversely in
any other way
Filling Oil
In case the vacuum pump was treated with conservation oil:
Drain the remainders of conservation oil
CAUTION_a
The vacuum pump is shipped without oil.
Operation without oil will ruin the vacuum pump in short time.
Prior to commissioning it must be made positively sure that oil is
filled in.
The vacuum pump is delivered without oil (oil specification
page 17:
Oil).
Keep approx. 0.1 litre(s) (RB 0006 C) or 0.2 litre(s) (RB 0006
E) resp. oil acc. to the table Oil (
page 17) ready
Note: The amount given in these operating instructions is a guide. The
sight glass (g) indicates the actual amount to be filled in.
CAUTION_a
Filling oil through the suction connection (c) will result in breakage
of the vanes and destruction of the vacuum pump.
Oil may be filled through the filling port (b) only.
CAUTION_a
During operation the oil separator is filled with hot, pressurised oil
mist.
Risk of injury from hot oil mist with open filling port.
Risk of injury if a loosely inserted filling plug (b) is ejected.
Remove the filling plug (b) only if the vacuum pump is stopped.
The vacuum pump must only be operated with the filling plug (b)
firmly inserted.
Remove the filling plug (b)
Fill in approx. 0.1 litre(s) (RB 0006 C) or 0.2 litre(s) (RB 0006
E) resp. of oil
Make sure that the level is between the MIN and the MAX-mark
-
ings of the sight glass (g)
Make sure that the seal ring is inserted into the filling plug (b) and
undamaged, if necessary replace the filling plug (b)
Firmly reinsert the filling plug (b) together with the seal ring
Note: Starting the vacuum pump with cold oil is made easier when at
this very moment the suction line is neither closed nor covered with a
rubber mat.
Switch on the vacuum pump
In case the suction line is equipped with a shut-off valve:
Close the shut-off valve
In case the suction line is not equipped with a shut-off valve:
Cover the suction connection (c) with a piece of rubber mat
Let the vacuum pump run for a few minutes
Shut down the vacuum pump and wait a few minutes
Check that the level is between the MIN and the MAX-markings of
the sight glass (g)
In case the level has dropped below the MIN-marking:
Top-up oil
In case the suction line is equipped with a shut-off valve:
Open the shut-off valve
In case the suction line is not equipped with a shut-off valve:
Remove the piece of rubber mat and connect the suction line
Recording of Operational Parameters
As soon as the vacuum pump is operated under normal operating
conditions:
Measure the drive motor current and record it as reference for fu
-
ture maintenance and troubleshooting work
Operation Notes
Use
CAUTION_a
The vacuum pump is designed for operation under the conditions
described below.
In case of disregard risk of damage or destruction of the vacuum
pump and adjoining plant components!
Risk of injury!
The vacuum pump must only be operated under the conditions de-
scribed below.
The vacuum pump is intended for
–
the suction
of
–
air and other dry, non-aggressive, non-toxic and non-explosive
gases
Conveying media with a lower or higher density than air leads to an in
-
creased thermal and/or mechanical load on the vacuum pump and is
permissible only after prior consultation with Busch.
In case the vacuum pump is equipped with a gas ballast (optional) wa
-
ter vapour within the gas flow can be tolerated within certain limits
(
page 8: Conveying Condensable Vapours). The conveyance of
other vapours shall be agreed upon with Busch.
The vacuum pump is intended for the placement in a non-potentially
explosive environment.
Version with oil return line to the suction connection (RC 0006 C/E):
The vacuum pump is thermally suitable for continuous operation
(100 percent duty).
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
The vacuum pump is thermally suitable for continuous operation (ob
-
serve the notes with regard to the oil recirculation:
page 3: Oil Cir
-
culation;
page 8: Oil Return).
The vacuum pump is ultimate pressure proof.
RB/RC 0006 C/E Installation and Commissioning
0870152229 / 110701 page 7
CAUTION_ac
During operation the surface of the vacuum pump may reach tem
-
peratures of more than 70 °C.
Risk of burns!
The vacuum pump shall be protected against contact during opera
-
tion, it shall cool down prior to a required contact or heat protection
gloves shall be worn.
CAUTION_a
The gas conveyed by the vacuum pump contains remainders of oil.
Aspiration of process gas over extended periods can be harmful.
The room into which the process gas is discharged must be suffi
-
ciently vented.
Make sure that all provided covers, guards, hoods etc. remain
mounted
Make sure that protective devices will not be disabled
Make sure that cooling air inlets and outlets will not be covered or
obstructed and that the cooling air flow will not be affected ad
-
versely in any other way
Make sure that the installation prerequisites ( page 5: Installation
Prerequisites) are complied with and will remain complied with,
particularly that a sufficient cooling will be ensured
Oil Return
Only for version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
During operation oil accumulates at the bottom of the upper chamber
of the oil separator (f), which cannot flow down into the bottom
chamber, as long as the vacuum pump runs (for detailed description:
page 3: Oil Circulation).
At the latest after 0.5 hours of continuous operation, in case of high
pressure difference between suction side and pressure side after a
shorter period, the vacuum pump must be shut down for at least
5 minutes, so that the oil can run down from the upper chamber of the
oil separator (f) into the bottom chamber. Note: This is a good time to
check the temperature, the level and the colour of the oil.
Conveying Condensable Vapours
CAUTION_a
Residual condensates dilute the oil, deteriorate its lubricating prop
-
erties and can cause a seizure of the rotor.
Apply a suitable operating method to make sure that no conden
-
sates remain in the vacuum pump.
In order to use the vacuum pump for the conveyance of
condensable vapours, the vacuum pump must be equipped with a
shut-off valve in the suction line and with a gas ballast.
Close the shut-off valve in the suction line
Operate the vacuum pump with the suction line shut off for
approx. half an hour, so that the operating temperature rises to
approx. 75 °C
At process start:
Open the shut-off valve in the suction line
At the process end:
Close the shut-off valve in the suction line
Operate the vacuum pump for another approx. half an hour
Maintenance
DANGER_age32
In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated
with foreign materials which are dangerous to health, harmful ma
-
terial can reside in filters.
Danger to health during inspection, cleaning or replacement of fil
-
ters.
Danger to the environment.
Personal protective equipment must be worn during the handling
of contaminated filters.
Contaminated filters are special waste and must be disposed of
separately in compliance with applicable regulations.
CAUTION_ac
During operation the surface of the vacuum pump may reach tem
-
peratures of more than 70 °C.
Risk of burns!
Prior to action that requires touching of the vacuum pump, let the
vacuum pump cool down, however, if the oil is to be drained, for
no more than 20 minutes (the oil shall still be warm when being
drained)
Prior to disconnecting connections make sure that the connected
pipes/lines are vented to atmospheric pressure
Maintenance Schedule
Note: The maintenance intervals depend very much on the individual
operating conditions. The intervals given below shall be considered as
starting values which should be shortened or extended as appropriate.
Particularly heavy duty operation, such like high dust loads in the envi-
ronment or in the process gas, other contaminations or ingress of pro-
cess material, can make it necessary to shorten the maintenance
intervals significantly.
Daily:
Check the level and the colour of the oil ( page 9: Checking the
Oil)
Weekly:
Check the vacuum pump for oil leaks - in case of leaks have the
vacuum pump repaired (Busch service)
Monthly:
Check the function of the exhaust filter ( page 10: Exhaust Filter)
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
In case an inlet air filter is installed:
Check the inlet air filter, if necessary replace
In case of operation in a dusty environment:
Clean as described under page 8: Every 6 Months:
Every 6 Months:
Make sure that the housing is free from dust and dirt, clean if nec
-
essary
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Clean the fan cowling, the fan wheel, the ventilation grille and the
cooling fins
Every Year:
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
RB/RC 0006 C/E Maintenance
0870152229 / 110701 page 8
Replace the exhaust filter ( page 10: Exhaust Filter)
In case an inlet air filter is installed:
Replace the inlet air filter
Check the inlet screen, clean if necessary
Version with gas ballast with paper filter:
Replace the filter
Every 500 - 2000 Operating Hours:
( page 9: Oil Life):
Change the oil ( page 9: Oil Change)
Checking the Oil
Checking the Level
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and the oil has col
-
lected at the bottom of the oil separator (f)
Read the level on the sight glass (g)
In case the level has dropped underneath the MIN-marking:
Top up oil ( page 9: Topping up Oil)
In case the level exceeds the MAX-marking:
Excessive dilution with condensates - change the oil and check
the process
If appropriate retrofit a gas ballast (Busch Service) and observe
the chapter Conveying Condensable Vapours (
page 8)
In case the level exceeds the MAX-marking despite proper use of the
gas ballast:
Replace the filter
Topping up Oil
Note: Under normal conditions there should be no need to top up oil
during the recommended oil change intervals. A significant level drop
indicates a malfunction (
page 12: Troubleshooting).
Note: During operation the exhaust filter gets saturated with oil. It is
therefore normal that the oil level will drop slightly after replacement
of the exhaust filter.
CAUTION_a
Filling oil through the suction connection (c) will result in breakage
of the vanes and destruction of the vacuum pump.
Oil may be filled through the filling port (b) only.
CAUTION_a
During operation the oil separator is filled with hot, pressurised oil
mist.
Risk of injury from hot oil mist with open filling port.
Risk of injury if a loosely inserted filling plug (b) is ejected.
Remove the filling plug (b) only if the vacuum pump is stopped.
The vacuum pump must only be operated with the filling plug (b)
firmly inserted.
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Remove the filling plug (b)
Top up oil until the level reaches the middle of the sight glass (g)
Make sure that the seal ring is inserted into the filling plug (b) and
undamaged, if necessary replace the filling plug (b)
Firmly reinsert the filling plug (b) together with the seal ring
Checking the Colour of the Oil
Note: The oil should be light, either transparent, a little foamy or a little
tarnished. A milky discolouration that does not vanish after sedation of
the oil indicates contamination with foreign material. Oil that is either
contaminated with foreign material or burnt must be changed
(
page 9: Oil Change).
In case the oil appears to be contaminated with water or other conden
-
sates despite proper use of the gas ballast:
Replace the filter
Oil Life
The oil life depends very much on the operating conditions. A clean
and dry air stream and operating temperatures below 100 °C are ideal.
Under these conditions the oil shall be changed every 500 to 2000 op
-
erating hours or after half a year.
Under very unfavourable operating conditions the oil life can be less
than 500 operating hours. Extremely short life times indicate malfunc
-
tions (
page 12: Troubleshooting) or unsuitable operating conditions,
though.
Chosing a synthetic oil instead of a mineral oil can extend the oil life.
To select the oil best suited oil for your process please contact your
Busch representative.
If there is no experience available with regard to the oil life under the
prevailing operation conditions, it is recommended to have an oil anal
-
ysis carried out every 500 operating hours and establish the change in
-
terval accordingly.
Oil Change
DANGER_age32
In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated
with harmful foreign material the oil will be contaminated with
harmful material.
Danger to health during the changing of contaminated oil.
Danger to the environment.
Personal protective equipment must be worn during the changing
of contaminated oil.
Contaminated oil is special waste and must be disposed of sepa
-
rately in compliance with applicable regulations.
Draining Used Oil
Note: After switching off the vacuum pump at normal operating tem
-
perature wait no more than 20 minutes before the oil is drained (the oil
shall still be warm when being drained).
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Make sure that the vacuum pump is vented to atmospheric pres
-
sure
Put a drain tray underneath the sight glass (g)
Remove the sight glass (g) and drain the oil
When the oil stream dwindles:
Reinsert the sight glass (g)
Switch the vacuum pump on for a few seconds
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Remove the sight glass (g) again and drain the remaining oil
Make sure that the seal ring is inserted into the sight glass (g) and
undamaged, replace if necessary
Firmly reinsert the sight glass (g) together with the seal ring
Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations
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0870152229 / 110701 page 9
Flushing the Vacuum Pump
WARNING_ad
Degraded oil can choke pipes and coolers.
Risk of damage to the vacuum pump due to insufficient lubrica
-
tion.
Risk of explosion due to overheating.
If there is a suspicion that deposits have gathered inside the
vacuum pump the vacuum pump shall be flushed.
Make sure that all the used oil is drained
Create 0.1 litre(s) (RB 0006 C) or 0.2 litre(s) (RB 0006 E) resp.
flushing agent from 50 percent oil and 50 percent paraffin or diesel
fuel/fuel oil
Make sure that the sight glass (g) is firmly inserted
Remove the filling plug (b)
Fill in the flushing agent
Firmly reinsert the filling plug (b)
Close the suction line
Run the vacuum pump for at least half an hour
Drain the flushing agent and dispose of it in compliance with appli
-
cable regulations
Note: Due to the use of paraffin and even more in case of using diesel
fuel/fuel oil, an unpleasant odour can occur after recommissioning. If
this is a problem, diesel fuel/fuel oil should be avoided and the vacuum
pump be run at idle in a suitable place until the unpleasant odour
vanishes.
Filling in Fresh Oil
Note: In case the exhaust filter is yet to be removed, fill in fresh oil only
after the exhaust filter is in place again.
Keep 0.1 litre(s) (RB 0006 C) or 0.2 litre(s) (RB 0006 E) resp. oil
acc. to the table Oil (
page 17) ready
Note: The amount given in these operating instructions is a guide. The
sight glass (g) indicates the actual amount to be filled in.
Make sure that the sight glass (g) is firmly inserted
CAUTION_a
Filling oil through the suction connection (c) will result in breakage
of the vanes and destruction of the vacuum pump.
Oil may be filled through the filling port (b) only.
Remove the filling plug (b)
Fill in approx. 0.1 litre(s) (RB 0006 C) or 0.2 litre(s) (RB 0006
E) resp. of oil
Make sure that the level is between the MIN and the MAX-mark
-
ings of the sight glass (g)
Make sure that the seal ring is inserted into the filling plug (b) and
undamaged, if necessary replace the filling plug (b)
Firmly reinsert the filling plug (b) together with the seal ring
Exhaust Filter
Checks during Operation
Make sure that the vacuum pump is running
Check that the drive motor current drawn is in the usual range
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
Note: The discharged gas will also contain oil if the vacuum pump is
operated without interruption for too long a period (
page 7: Opera
-
tion Notes).
Check that the discharged gas is free from oil
Assessment
If
the drive motor draws too much current and/or the pump flow rate
has dropped,
then the exhaust filter is clogged and must be replaced.
Note: Exhaust filters cannot be cleaned successfully. Clogged exhaust
filters must be replaced with new ones.
If
the drive motor draws less current than usual,
then the exhaust filter is broken through and must be replaced.
If the discharged gas contains oil,
the exhaust filter can either be clogged or broken through and, if appli
-
cable, must be replaced.
Change of the Exhaust Filter
DANGER_age32
In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated
with harmful foreign material the exhaust filter will be contami
-
nated with harmful material.
Danger to health during the changing of the contaminated exhaust
filter.
Danger to the environment.
Wear personal protective equipment during the changing of the
contaminated exhaust filter.
Used exhaust filters are special waste and must be disposed of
separately in compliance with applicable regulations.
Removing the Exhaust Filter
Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Prior to disconnecting pipes/lines make sure that the connected
pipes/lines are vented to atmospheric pressure
Make sure that the oil is drained
Remove the discharge line, if necessary
Remove the oil separator (f)
Undo the exhaust filter from the oil separator (f)
Inserting the Exhaust Filter
CAUTION_a
The non-OEM spares market offers exhaust filters that are geomet
-
rically compatible with Busch-vacuum pumps, but do not feature
the high retention capacity of genuine Busch-exhaust filters and de
-
teriorate the service life and the efficiency of the vacuum pump due
to their increased back pressure.
Increased risk of damage to health.
Adverse effect on efficiency and service life.
In order to keep the emission on the lowest possible level and to
preserve efficiency and service life only genuine Busch-exhaust fil
-
ters shall be used.
RB/RC 0006 C/E Maintenance
0870152229 / 110701 page 10
Make sure that the new exhaust filter is equipped with a new
o-ring
Apply oil on the o-ring on the thread of the exhaust filter
Screw in the exhaust filter
Make sure that the seal of the oil separator (f) is clean and undam
-
aged, replace if necessary
Mount the oil separator (f) together with the seal
Fill in oil
Note: During operation the exhaust filter gets saturated with oil. It is
therefore normal that the oil level will drop slightly after replacement
of the exhaust filter.
Overhaul
CAUTION_a
In order to achieve best efficiency and a long life the vacuum pump
was assembled and adjusted with precisely defined tolerances.
This adjustment will be lost during dismantling of the vacuum
pump.
It is therefore strictly recommended that any dismantling of the
vacuum pump that is beyond of what is described in this manual
shall be done by Busch service.
DANGER_age32
In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated
with harmful foreign material the oil and the exhaust filter(s) will
be contaminated with harmful material.
Harmful material can reside in pores, gaps and internal spaces of
the vacuum pump.
Danger to health during dismantling of the vacuum pump.
Danger to the environment.
Prior to shipping the vacuum pump shall be decontaminated as
good as possible and the contamination status shall be stated in a
“Declaration of Contamination” (form downloadable from
www.busch-vacuum.com).
Busch service will only accept vacuum pumps that come with a com
-
pletely filled in and legally binding signed “Declaration of Contamina
-
tion” (form downloadable from www.busch-vacuum.com).
Removal from Service
Temporary Removal from Service
Prior to disconnecting pipes/lines make sure that all pipes/lines are
vented to atmospheric pressure
Recommissioning
CAUTION_a
Vanes can stick after a long period of standstill.
Risk of vane breakage if the vacuum pump is started with the drive
motor.
After longer periods of standstill the vacuum pump shall be turned
by hand.
After longer periods of standstill:
Make sure that the vacuum pump is locked against inadvertent
start up
Remove the cover around the fan of the drive motor
Slowly rotate the fan wheel by hand several revolutions in the
intended direction of rotation (see stuck on or cast arrow)
Mount the cover around the fan wheel of the drive motor
If deposits could have gathered in the vacuum pump:
Flush the vacuum pump ( page 8: Maintenance)
Observe the chapter Installation and Commissioning ( page 5)
Dismantling and Disposal
DANGER_age32
In case the vacuum pump conveyed gas that was contaminated
with harmful foreign material the oil and the exhaust filter(s) will
be contaminated with harmful material.
Harmful material can reside in pores, gaps and internal spaces of
the vacuum pump.
Danger to health during dismantling of the vacuum pump.
Danger to the environment.
During dismantling of the vacuum pump personal protective
equipment must be worn.
The vacuum pump must be decontaminated prior to disposal.
Oil and exhaust filters must be disposed of separately in compli
-
ance with applicable regulations.
CAUTION_a
Used oil and used exhaust filters are special waste and must be dis-
posed of in compliance with applicable regulations.
Remove the exhaust filter ( page 10: Exhaust Filter)
Drain the oil
Make sure that materials and components to be treated as special
waste have been separated from the vacuum pump
Make sure that the vacuum pump is not contaminated with harm
-
ful foreign material
According to the best knowledge at the time of printing of this manual
the materials used for the manufacture of the vacuum pump involve
no risk.
Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations
Dispose of special waste in compliance with applicable regulations
Dispose of the vacuum pump as scrap metal
RB/RC 0006 C/E Installation and Commissioning
0870152229 / 110701 page 11
Troubleshooting
WARNING_ab
Risk of electrical shock, risk of damage to equipment.
Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel that knows and observes the following regulations:
- IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100, respectively,
- IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110,
- BGV A2 (VBG 4) or equivalent national accident prevention regulation.
CAUTION_ac
During operation the surface of the vacuum pump may reach temperatures of more than 70 °C.
Risk of burns!
Let the vacuum pump cool down prior to a required contact or wear heat protection gloves.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The vacuum pump does not reach the usual
pressure
The drive motor draws a too high current
(compare with initial value after commission
-
ing)
Evacuation of the system takes too long
The vacuum system or suction line is not
leak-tight
Check the hose or pipe connections for possi
-
ble leak
In case a vacuum relief valve/regulating system
is installed:
The vacuum relief valve/regulating system is
misadjusted or defective
Adjust, repair or replace, respectively
Contaminated oil (the most common cause) Change the oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
No or not enough oil in the reservoir Top up oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The exhaust filter is partially clogged Replace the exhaust filter
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The screen in the suction connection (c) is par
-
tially clogged
Clean the screen
If cleaning is required too frequently install a
filter upstream
In case a filter is installed on the suction
connection (c):
The filter on the suction connection (c) is par
-
tially clogged
Clean or replace the inlet air filter, respectively
Partial clogging in the suction, discharge or
pressure line
Remove the clogging
Long suction, discharge or pressure line with
too small diameter
Use larger diameter
The valve disk of the inlet non-return valve is
stuck in closed or partially open position
Disassemble the inlet, clean the screen and the
valve as required and reassemble
A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service)
A vane is blocked in the rotor or otherwise
damaged
Free the vanes or replace with new ones
(Busch service)
The radial clearance between the rotor and
the cylinder is no longer adequate
Readjust the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
RB/RC 0006 C/E Troubleshooting
0870152229 / 110701 page 12
The gas conveyed by the vacuum pump smells
displeasing
Process components evaporating under vac
-
uum
Readily volatile and thus gaseous components
of the oil, e.g. additives, particularly right after
an oil change.
Note: This is no indication of a malfunction of
the oil separator. The oil separator is able to
retain droplets of oil, however no gaseous
components of it.
Check the process, if applicable
Use a different type of oil, if applicable
The vacuum pump does not start The drive motor is not supplied with the cor
-
rect voltage or is overloaded
Supply the drive motor with the correct volt
-
age
The drive motor starter overload protection is
too small or trip level is too low
Compare the trip level of the drive motor
starter overload protection with the data on
the nameplate, correct if necessary
In case of high ambient temperature: set the
trip level of the drive motor starter overload
protection 5 percent above the nominal drive
motor current
One of the fuses has blown Check the fuses
Version with alternating current motor:
The drive motor capacitor is defective
Repair the drive (Busch service)
The connection cable is too small or too long
causing a voltage drop at the vacuum pump
Use sufficiently dimensioned cable
The vacuum pump or the drive motor is
blocked
Make sure the drive motor is disconnected
from the power supply
Remove the fan cover
Try to turn the drive motor with the vacuum
pump by hand
If the vacuum pump is blocked:
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
The drive motor is defective Replace the drive motor (Busch service)
The vacuum pump is blocked Solid foreign matter has entered the vacuum
pump
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Make sure the suction line is equipped with a
screen
If necessary additionally provide a filter
Corrosion in the vacuum pump from remain
-
ing condensate
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Check the process
Observe the chapter Conveying Condensable
Vapours (
page 8)
Version with three-phase motor:
The vacuum pump was run in the wrong di
-
rection
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
When connecting the vacuum pump make
sure the vacuum pump will run in the correct
direction (
page 6: Installation)
After shutting down the vacuum pump the
vacuum system exerted underpressure onto
the pump chamber which sucked back exces
-
sive oil from the oil separator into the pump
chamber
When the vacuum pump was restarted too
much oil was enclosed between the vanes
Oil could not be compressed and thus broke a
vane
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Make sure the vacuum system will not exert
underpressure onto the shut-down vacuum
pump, if necessary provide an additional
shut-off valve or non-return valve
After shutting down the vacuum pump con
-
densate ran into the pump chamber
When the vacuum pump was restarted too
much condensate was enclosed between the
vanes
Condensate could not be compressed and
thus broke a vane
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Make sure no condensate will enter the
vacuum pump, if necessary provide a drip leg
and a drain cock
Drain condensate regularly
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0870152229 / 110701 page 13
The vacuum pump starts, but labours or runs
noisily or rattles
The drive motor draws a too high current
(compare with initial value after commission
-
ing)
Loose connection(s) in the drive motor termi
-
nal box
Version with three-phase-motor:
Not all drive motor coils are properly con
-
nected
The drive motor operates on two phases only
Check the proper connection of the wires
against the connection diagram
Tighten or replace loose connections
Version with three-phase motor:
The vacuum pump runs in the wrong direction
Verification and rectification
page 5: Instal
-
lation and Commissioning
Standstill over several weeks or months Let the vacuum pump run warm with inlet
closed
Oil viscosity is too high for the ambient tem
-
perature
Use synthetic oil, if necessary use oil of the
next lower viscosity class (CAUTION: opera
-
tion with too low viscosity can cause chatter
marks inside the cylinder)
Warm up the oil with a heater prior to starting
up the vacuum pump, or run the vacuum
pump in intervals in order not to let it get too
cold
Improper oil quantity, unsuitable oil type Use the proper quantity of one of the recom
-
mended oils
(
page 17: Oil change: page 8: Mainte
-
nance)
No oil change over extended period of time Perform oil change incl. flushing
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The exhaust filter is clogged and appears black
from burnt oil
Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (
page 17: Oil) or ret-
rofit cooling
Foreign objects in the vacuum pump
Broken vanes
Stuck bearings
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
The vacuum pump runs very noisily Defective bearings Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Stuck vanes Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Use only recommended oils (
page 17: Oil)
and change more frequently
The vacuum pump runs very hot
(the oil sump temperature shall not exceed
100 °C)
Insufficient air ventilation Make sure that the cooling of the vacuum
pump is not impeded by dust/dirt
Clean the fan cowling, the fan wheel, the ven
-
tilation grille and the cooling fins
Install the vacuum pump in a narrow space
only if sufficient ventilation is ensured
On a vacuum pump with oil-cooler: clean the
intermediate spaces of the finned tube
Ambient temperature too high Observe the permitted ambient temperatures
Temperature of the inlet gas too high Observe the permitted temperatures for the
inlet gas
The exhaust filter is partially clogged Replace the exhaust filter
Not enough oil in the reservoir Top up oil
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Oil burnt from overheating Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (
page 17: Oil) or ret
-
rofit cooling
Mains frequency or voltage outside tolerance
range
Provide a more stable power supply
Partial clogging of filters or screens
Partial clogging in the suction, discharge or
pressure line
Remove the clogging
Long suction, discharge or pressure line with
too small diameter
Use larger diameter
The vacuum pump fumes or expels oil drop
-
lets through the gas discharge
The oil level drops
The exhaust filter is not properly seated Check the proper position of the exhaust fil
-
ter, if necessary insert properly
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The o-ring is missing or damaged Add or replace resp. the o-ring
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The exhaust filter shows cracks Replace the exhaust filter
(
page 8: Maintenance)
The exhaust filter is clogged with foreign mat
-
ter
Note: The saturation of the exhaust filter with
oil is no fault and does not impair the function
of the exhaust filter! Oil dropping down from
the exhaust filter is returned to the oil circula-
tion.
Replace the exhaust filter
(
page 8: Maintenance)
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
In case the vacuum pump runs for more than
0.5 hours without interruption, oil can collect
in the upper chamber of the oil separator (f)
to an extent that it gets expelled together
with the discharged gas
Regularly shut down the vacuum pump for
short periods of time. Check that the oil return
valve functions properly and lets oil run from
the upper into the bottom chamber of the oil
separator (f) as soon as the vacuum pump is
shut down (
page 3: Oil Circulation)
Version with oil return valve (RB 0006 C/E):
The oil return valve does not work properly or
is clogged (proper function is when blowing
into the valve it should close, when vacuum is
applied, the valve should open; CAUTION: do
not let your mouth get in direct contact with
the oil return valve, do not inhale through the
oil return valve!)
Clean or replace the oil return valve
The oil is black Oil change intervals are too long
The oil was overheated
Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (
page 17: Oil) or ret
-
rofit cooling
The oil is watery and coloured white The vacuum pump aspirated water or signifi
-
cant amounts of humidity
Version with gas ballast:
The filter of the gas ballast is clogged
Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
Modify the operational mode (
page 8: Op
-
erating Notes
Conveying Condensable
Vapours)
Version with gas ballast with paper filter:
Replace the filter
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The oil is resinous and/or sticky Improper oil type, perhaps in confusion
Topping up of incompatible oil
Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
Make sure the proper oil is used for changing
and topping up
The oil foams Mixing of incompatible oils Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(
page 8: Maintenance)
Make sure the proper oil is used for topping
up
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Spare Parts Kits
Note: When ordering spare parts or accessories acc. to the table below
please always quote the type (“Type”) and the serial no. (“No”) of the
vacuum pump. This will allow Busch service to check if the vacuum
pump is compatible with a modified or improved part.
The exclusive use of genuine spare parts and consumables is a pre
-
requisite for the proper function of the vacuum pump and for the
granting of warranty, guarantee or goodwill.
This parts list applies to a typical configuration of the vacuum pump
RB/RC 0006 C/E. Depending on the specific order deviating parts data
may apply.
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in the United
Kingdom:
Busch (UK) Ltd.
Hortonwood 30-35
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 7YB
Tel: 01952 677 432
Fax: 01952 677 423
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in Ireland:
Busch Ireland Ltd.
A10-11 Howth Junction Business Centre
Kilbarrack, Dublin 5
Tel: +353 (0)1 8321466
Fax: +353 (0)1 8321470
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in the USA:
Busch lnc.
516-B Viking Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Tel: 1-800-USA-PUMP (872-7867)
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in Canada:
Busch Vacuum Technics Inc.
1740, Boulevard Lionel Bertrand
Boisbriand (Montréal)
Québec J7H 1N7
Tel: 450 435 6899
Fax: 450 430 5132
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in Australia:
Busch Australia Pty. Ltd.
30 Lakeside Drive
Broadmeadows, Vic. 3047
Tel: (03) 93 55 06 00
Fax: (03) 93 55 06 99
Your point of contact for service and spare parts in New Zealand:
Busch New Zealand Ltd.
Unit D, Arrenway Drive
Albany, Auckland 1311
P O Box 302696
North Harbour, Auckland 1330
Tel: 0-9-414 7782
Fax: 0-9-414 7783
Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of the
publication of these installation and operating instructions) on
page 19 (rear cover page).
Find the up-to-date list of Busch companies and agencies all over the
world on the internet at www.busch-vacuum.com.
Spare parts kit Description Part no.
Service kit
consisting of exhaust
filter and pertinent seals
0992 000 001
Set of
seals/gaskets
consisting of all necessary
seals
0990 000 031
Overhaul kit
consisting of seal set and
all wearing parts
0993 000 051
Accessories
Accessories Description Part no.
Air filter
inlet-side, with paper
cartridge, to separate
solids
0945 000 108
Replacement paper
cartridge
— 0532 000 033
Oil
Denomination VM 032 VM 068
ISO-VG 32 68
Base Mineral oil Mineral oil
Density [g/cm³] 0.872 0.884
Ambient temperature range
[°C]
12 … 30 12 … 30
Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C
[mm²/s]
30 68
Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C
[mm²/s]
5 8.5
Flashpoint [°C] 225 235
Pourpoint [°C] –15 –15
Part number 0.1 l packaging 0946 000 942 —
Part number 1 l packaging 0831 000 086 0831 102 492
Part number 5 l packaging 0831 000 087 0831 102 493
Filling quantity, approx. [l]
RB 0006 C: 0.1
RB 0006 E: 0.2
RB/RC 0006 C/E Spare Parts Kits
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RB/RC 0006 C/E EC-Declaration of Conformity
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EC-Declaration of Conformity
Note: This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This
Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
When this machine is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating
company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process for the superordinate machine or plant, issue the Declaration of Conformity for it
and affix the CE-mark.
We
Busch Produktions GmbH
Schauinslandstr. 1
79689 Maulburg
Germany
Declare that the vacuum pumps RB/RC 0006 C/E
with a serial number from D1601… to D1752…
has (have) been manufactured in accordance with the European Directives:
• ‘Machinery’ 2006/42/EC
• ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’ 2014/30/EU
• ‘RoHS’ 2011/65/EU, restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
and following the standards.
Standard Title of the Standard
EN ISO 12100: 2010 Safety of machinery –General principles for design –Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 13857: 2008 Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by the upper and lower limbs
EN 1012-1: 2010
EN 1012-2: 1996 + A1: 2009
Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety requirements - Part 1 and Part 2
EN ISO 2151: 2008 Acoustics - Noise test code for compressors and vacuum pumps - Engineering method (grade 2)
EN 60204-1: 2006 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
EN 61000-6-2: 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic immunity standards. Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4: 2007 + A1: 2011
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic immunity standards. Emission standard for industrial
environments
EN ISO 13849-1:2015
(1)
Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design
Manufacturer
Dr.-Ing. Karl Busch
General Director
Person authorized to compile
the technical file
Andrej Riwe
Technical writer
Maulburg, 04.04.2016
Busch – All over the World in Industry www.busch-vacuum.com
Argentina
Busch Argentina S.R.L.
Santo Domingo 3076
C1293AGN-Capital Federal
Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4302 8183
Fax: +54 11 4301 0896
e-mail: [email protected]
Australia
Busch Australia Pty. Ltd.
30 Lakeside Drive
Broadmeadows, Vic. 3047
Tel: +61 3 93 55 06 00
Fax: +61 3 93 55 06 99
e-mail: [email protected]
Austria
Busch Austria GmbH
Industriepark Nord
2100 Korneuburg
Tel: +43 2262 / 756 65-0
Fax: +43 2262 / 756 65-20
e-mail: [email protected]
Belgium
Busch N.V.
Kruinstraat 7
9160 Lokeren
Tel: +32 9 / 348 47 22
Fax: +32 9 / 348 65 35
e-mail: [email protected]
Brazil
Busch do Brasil Ltda.
Rod. Edgard Máximo Zambotto, Km 64
13240-000 Jarinu-SP
Tel: +55 11-4016 1400/5277
Fax: +55 11-4016 5399
e-mail: [email protected]
Canada
Busch Vacuum Technics Inc.
1740, Lionel Bertrand
Boisbriand, Québec J7H 1N7
Tel: +1 450 435 6899
Fax: +1 450 430 5132
e-mail: [email protected]
Chile
Busch Chile S. A.
Calle El Roble N° 375-G
Lampa - Santiago
Tel: +56 2 3765136
Fax: +56 2 7387092
e-mail: [email protected]
China
Busch Vacuum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
No.5, Lane 195 Xipu Road
Songjiang Industrial Estate East New Zone
Shanghai 201611 PRC
Tel: +86 (0)21 67600800
Fax: +86 (0)21 67600700
e-mail: [email protected]
Czech Republic
Busch Vakuum s.r.o.
Pra
ákova 10
619 00 Brno-Horní Heršpice
Tel: +420 543 42 48 55
Fax: +420 543 42 48 56
e-mail: [email protected]
Denmark
Busch Vakuumteknik A/S
Parallelvej 11
8680 Ry
Tel: +45 87 88 07 77
Fax: +45 87 88 07 88
e-mail: [email protected]
Finland
Busch Vakuumteknik Oy
Sinikellontie 4
01300 Vantaa
Tel: +358 9 774 60 60
Fax: +358 9 774 60 666
e-mail: [email protected]
France
Busch France S.A.S.
16, Rue du Bois Chaland
91090 Lisses
Tel: +33 16989 8989
Fax: +33 16989 8958
e-mail: [email protected]
Germany
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Schauinslandstr. 1
79689 Maulburg
Tel: +49 76 22 6 81-0
Fax: +49 76 22 6 81-194
e-mail: [email protected]
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Niederlassung Nord
Ernst-Abbe-Str. 1-3
25451 Quickborn
Tel: +49 41 06 7 99 67-0
Fax: +49 41 06 7 99 67-77
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Niederlassung West
Nordring 35
64807 Dieburg
Tel: +49 60 71 92 82-0
Fax: +49 60 71 14 71
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Außenstelle Neuenrade
Breslauer Str. 36
58809 Neuenrade
Tel: +49 23 92 50 29 92
Fax: +49 23 92 50 72 11
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Niederlassung Süd-Ost
Gewerbestraße 3
90579 Langenzenn
Tel: +49 91 01 90 25-0
Fax: +49 91 01 90 25-25
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Außenstelle Zella-Mehlis
Am Rain 11
98544 Zella-Mehlis
Tel: +49 36 82 46 92 71
Fax: +49 36 82 46 92 73
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH
Außenstelle Meitingen-Ostendorf
Grüntenweg 8
86405 Meitingen-Ostendorf
Tel: +49 82 71 426-341
Fax: +49 82 71 426-342
Hungary
Busch Vacuum Kft.
Bentonit u. 8
1225 Budapest
Tel: +36 1 207 6135
Fax: +36 1 207 6136
e-mail: [email protected]
India
Busch Vacuum India Pvt Ltd.
Plot No. 110, Sector 7
PCNTDA, Bhosari
Pune 411026
Tel: +91 206410 2886
Fax: +91 202711 2838
e-mail: [email protected]
Ireland
Busch Ireland Ltd.
A10-11 Howth Junction Business Centre
Kilbarrack, Dublin 5
Tel: +353 1 832 1466
Fax: +353 1 832 1470
e-mail: [email protected]
Israel
Busch Israel Ltd.
1 Mevo Sivan Street
Qiryat Gat 82022, Israel
Tel: +972 (0)8 6810485
Fax +972 (0)8 6810486
e-mail: [email protected]
Italy
Busch Italia S.r.l.
Via Ettore Majorana, 16
20054 Nova Milanese
Tel: +39 0362 370 91
Fax: +39 0362 370 999
e-mail: [email protected]
Japan
Nippon Busch K.K.
1-23-33, Megumigaoka
Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa
Japan 259-1220
Tel: +81 463-50-4000
Fax: +81 463-50-4004
e-mail: [email protected]
Korea
Busch Korea Ltd.
248-2, Ichi-ri, Majang-Myun,
Icheon-si, Kyunggi-Do
Tel: +82 31 321 8114
Fax: +82 31 321 8877
e-mail: [email protected]
Malaysia
Busch Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
4&6, Jalan Taboh 33/22, Seksyen 33
Shah Alam Technology Park
40400 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +60 3 5122 2128
Fax +60 3 5122 2108
e-mail: [email protected]
Mexico
Busch Vacuum Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Tlaquepaque 4865, Los Altos
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Mexico 64370
Tel: +52 81 8311-1385
Fax: +52 81 8311-1386
e-mail: [email protected]
Netherlands
Busch B.V.
Pompmolenlaan 2
3447 GK Woerden
Tel: +31 348-462300
Fax: +31 348-422939
e-mail: [email protected]
New Zealand
Busch New Zealand Ltd.
Unit D, 41 Arrenway Drive
Albany, Auckland 1330
Tel: +64 9 414 7782
Fax: +64 9 414 7783
e-mail: [email protected]
Norway
Busch Vakuumteknikk AS
Hestehagen 2
1440 Drøbak
Tel: +47 64 98 98 50
Fax: +47 64 93 66 21
e-mail: [email protected]
Poland
Busch Polska Sp. z o.o.
Ul. Chopina 27
87-800 W
oc awek
Tel: +48 54 2315400
Fax: +48 54 2327076
e-mail: [email protected]
Portugal
Busch lbérica S.A., Sucursal em Portugal
Zona Industrial Norte,
Fracção B, Armazém 2
3750-753 Raso de Travassô - Agueda
Aveiro, Portugal
Tel: +351 234 648 070
Fax: +351 234 648 068
e-mail: [email protected]
Russia
Busch Vacuum Russia OOO
Kotlyakovskaya str., 6/9
115201 Moscow
Tel: +7 495 6486726
Fax: +7 495 6486724
e-mail: [email protected]
Singapore
Busch Vacuum Singapore Pte Ltd
20 Shaw Road
Unit 01-03 Ching Shine Building
Singapore 367956
Tel: +65 6488 0866
Fax: +65 6288 0877
e-mail: [email protected]
South Africa
Busch Vacuum South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Denver
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 856 0650/6
Fax: +27 11 856 0625
e-mail: [email protected]
Spain
Busch Ibérica S.A.
Pol. Ind. Coll de la Manya
C/ Jaume Ferran, 6-8
08403 Granollers
Tel: +34 93 861 61 60
Fax: +34 93 840 91 56
e-mail: [email protected]
Sweden
Busch Vakuumteknik AB
Bråta Industriområde
435 33 Mölnlycke
Tel: +46 31-338 00 80
Fax: +46 31-338 00 89
e-mail: [email protected]
Switzerland
Busch AG
Waldweg 22
4312 Magden
Tel: +41 61 / 845 90 90
Fax: +41 61 / 845 90 99
e-mail: [email protected]
Taiwan
Busch Taiwan Corporation
1F. No. 69, Sec. 3, Beishen Road
Shenkeng Township,
Taipei County 222
Tel: +886 2 2662 0775
Fax: +886 2 2662 0796
e-mail: [email protected]
Thailand
Busch Vacuum (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
888/30 Moo19, Soi Yingcharoen,
Bangplee-Tamru Road,
Bangpleeyai, Bangplee,
Samutprakarn 10540
Tel: +66 2-382-5428
Fax: +66 2-382-5429
e-mail: [email protected]
Turkey
VAKUTEK
Emlak Kredi Ishani No: 179
34672 Üsküdar-Istanbul
Tel: +90 216 310 0573
Fax: +90 216 343 5126
e-mail: [email protected]
United Kingdom
Busch (UK) Ltd
Hortonwood 30
Telford Shropshire TF1 7YB
Tel: +44 1952 677 432
Fax: +44 1952 677 423
e-mail: [email protected]
USA
Busch LLC
516-B Viking Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Tel: +1 757 463-7800
Fax: +1 757 463 7407
e-mail: [email protected]
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