Instruction Manual: E2M40 and E2M80 Rotary Vacuum Pumps
Instruction Manual: E2M40 and E2M80 Rotary Vacuum Pumps
Instruction Manual: E2M40 and E2M80 Rotary Vacuum Pumps
Issue A
Original Instructions
Instruction Manual
Item Item
Description Description
Number Number
E2M40, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V, 60 Hz, three-phase A364-04-934 E2M80, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V 60 Hz, three-phase A365-04-934
E2M40, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A364-04-940 E2M80, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A365-04-940
phase phase
E2M40, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V 60 Hz, three-phase, A364-17-934 E2M80, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V 60 Hz, three-phase, A365-17-934
fomblin prepared fomblin prepared
E2M40, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A364-17-940 E2M80, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A365-17-940
phase, fomblin prepared phase, fomblin prepared
E2M40, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V 60 Hz, three-phase, A364-07-934 E2M80, 200 V 50/60 Hz, 380 V 60 Hz, three-phase, A365-07-934
Azide compatible Azide compatible
E2M40, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A364-07-940 E2M80, 380/400 V 50 Hz, 230/460 V 60 Hz, three- A365-07-940
phase, Azide prepared phase, Azide prepared
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We, Edwards Limited,
Crawley Business Quarter,
Manor Royal,
Crawley,
West Sussex, RH10 9LW, UK
declare under our sole responsibility, as manufacturer and person within the EU authorised
to assemble the technical file, that the product(s)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
P200-08-820 Issue B
This product has been manufactured using the Edwards quality management system
Contents
Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope and definitions ................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Description ................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Gas-ballast ................................................................................................................ 3
3 Installation ....................................................................................... 11
3.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 System design considerations ......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Unpack and inspect .....................................................................................................12
3.4 Locate the pump ........................................................................................................13
3.5 Fill the pump with oil ..................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Recommended pump oils ..............................................................................................13
3.5.2 Filling procedure ........................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Electrical installation: three-phase motors ......................................................................... 14
3.6.1 Connect the pump to your electrical supply ....................................................................... 14
3.6.2 Check the direction of rotation ...................................................................................... 14
3.7 Connect the pump inlet to your system ............................................................................. 15
3.7.1 General information ....................................................................................................15
3.7.2 Connect to ISO40 fittings ..............................................................................................15
3.7.3 Connect to NW40 fittings ..............................................................................................15
3.8 Connect the pump outlet to your system ........................................................................... 16
3.9 Gas-ballast inlet connection .......................................................................................... 16
3.10 Leak-test the system ...................................................................................................17
4 Operation ........................................................................................ 19
4.1 Gas-ballast control .....................................................................................................19
4.2 Start-up procedure .....................................................................................................19
4.3 To achieve ultimate vacuum .......................................................................................... 20
4.4 To pump condensable vapours ........................................................................................ 20
4.5 To decontaminate the oil ..............................................................................................20
4.6 Unattended operation ..................................................................................................20
4.7 Shut-down ................................................................................................................ 21
5 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 23
5.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Maintenance plan .......................................................................................................23
5.3 Check the oil-level .....................................................................................................24
5.4 Replace the oil ..........................................................................................................24
5.5 Replace the fine oil-filter .............................................................................................25
5.6 Replace the gas-ballast filter ......................................................................................... 26
5.7 Inspect and clean the inlet-filter ..................................................................................... 26
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For return of equipment, complete the HS Forms at the end of this manual.
Illustrations
Figure Page
1 The rotary vacuum pump (E2M40 shown) ............................................................................ 2
2 Dimensions E2M40 (mm) ................................................................................................ 6
3 Dimensions E2M80 (mm) ................................................................................................ 7
4 Connect inlet to ISO40 fittings ........................................................................................ 15
5 Connect inlet to NW40 inlet fittings ................................................................................. 16
6 Fine oil-filter and gas-ballast bearing-plate locations ............................................................25
7 Remove and replace inlet-filter ...................................................................................... 27
8 Oil-level sight-glass assembly ......................................................................................... 28
9 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 39
Contents
Tables
Table Page
1 Operating and storage conditions ..................................................................................... 5
2 Performance data ........................................................................................................ 5
3 Mechanical data .......................................................................................................... 8
4 Electrical data (three-phase motors) ................................................................................. 8
5 Lubrication data ......................................................................................................... 9
6 Checklist ................................................................................................................. 12
7 Maintenance plan .......................................................................................................24
8 Maintenance kits ........................................................................................................35
9 Inlet dust-filter ..........................................................................................................36
10 Inlet catchpot ...........................................................................................................36
11 High-capacity inlet dust-filter ........................................................................................ 36
12 Inlet chemical-trap .....................................................................................................36
13 Outlet catchpot .........................................................................................................37
14 Outlet mist-filter (clean applications) .............................................................................. 37
15 Outlet mist-filter (toxic applications) ............................................................................... 37
16 External oil filter .......................................................................................................37
17 Oil-level monitor ........................................................................................................38
18 Solenoid-operated gas-ballast control valve ....................................................................... 38
19 Vibration isolators ......................................................................................................38
Associated publications
Publication title Publication number
Vacuum pump and vacuum system safety P400-40-100
Vibration isolators A248-01-880
MF mist filters and CP catchpots A461-03-880
E1M40/80, E2M40/80 external oil filtration system adaptor kit A540-00-880
EOF external oil filtration system A540-01-880
Trademark credits
Fomblin® is a registered trademark of Ausimont SpA.
Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards E2M40 and E2M80 Rotary
Vacuum Pumps. You must use your pump as specified in this manual.
Read this manual before you install and operate your pump. Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING
and CAUTION instructions; you must obey these instructions. The use of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is defined below.
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to
people.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and process.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
1.2 Description
Note: The following section refers to Figure 1 unless stated otherwise.
The E2M40 and E2M80 pumps are two-stage oil-sealed, high-vacuum pumps designed for reliable, long-term operation
in both laboratory and industrial environments. A four-pole three-phase motor provides direct-drive through a
flexible coupling. The pumps are free-standing mounted on steel runners.
These pumps are not suitable for use with Hazardous substances. These would include:
Pyrophoric gases.
Corrosive gases.
Flammable mixtures.
Introduction
The E2M pumps are two-stage, oil-sealed, sliding-vane vacuum pumps.
Lubrication is provided by a sliding vane oil pump. Oil is drawn into the pump through a wire mesh strainer. The oil
is pumped to a spring-loaded distributor valve. The distributor valve directs a lightly-pressurised supply of oil to the
main vacuum-pump and by-passes the excess back to the oil reservoir. Some of the excess oil is re-directed through
a large area, fine-pore filter and some through a relief-valve. When you switch off an E2M40 or E2M80 pump with the
gas ballast control closed, the spring loaded distributor valve provides oil and air suckback protection.
You can inspect the level and condition of oil in the oil box through an oil-level sight-glass (7). An oil filler-plug (6)
is fitted at the top of the oil box. An oil drain-tap (8) is fitted at the bottom of the oil box.
The inlet-port flange (4) is compatible with ISO40 or NW40 fittings. The outlet-port (5) has an NW25 flange.
The gas-ballast control (11) allows you to control the introduction of gas-ballast when pumping high vapour loads.
Refer to Section 1.3 for more information about gas-ballast.
Refer to Section 7 for details about vibration isolators and other recommended accessories.
1.3 Gas-ballast
To pump high vapour loads, gas-ballast is delivered into the pump to prevent condensation of the vapour carried by
the pumped gases. This system reduces oil contamination and pump corrosion caused by condensed vapour from the
pumped gases.
You can introduce air or an inert gas into the low vacuum stage of the pump through the gas-ballast inlet (Figure 6,
item 3). A filter/silencer is fitted in the gas-ballast system, to prevent the entry of dust into the pump and to improve
silencing. You can control the gas-ballast either manually or remotely.
For manual control, use the gas-ballast control (Figure 6, item 4). The pumps are supplied with an open gas-ballast
inlet (Figure 6, item 3). If you leave this inlet open to the atmosphere, then:
With the gas-ballast control (Figure 6, item 4) open, when you switch the pump off, the pressure inside the
pump will rise to atmospheric pressure
With the gas-ballast control closed, when you switch off the E2M40 and E2M80 pumps the vacuum will be
maintained inside the pump.
For remote control, fit a solenoid-operated gas-ballast control valve (available as an accessory from Edwards, refer
to Section 7) to the gas-ballast inlet and open the gas-ballast control. Connect the gas-ballast valve to your control
system so that the valve is closed when the pump is switched off and if the electrical supply to the pump is
interrupted. Under these circumstances, when the pump is switched off, the vacuum will be maintained inside the
pump.
For more information about the use of gas-ballast, refer to Sections 3.9 and 4.1.
Technical data
2 Technical data
2.1 Operating and storage conditions
2.2 Performance
Note: Where total pressures are shown in the technical data tables, measurements were taken using an untrapped
total pressure capacitance diaphragm gauge on a header, as specified by Pneurop standards.
E2M40 E2M80
Maximum Displacement m3h-1
50 Hz electrical supply 42.5 80
60 Hz electrical supply 50.5 96
Maximum Speed – Pneurop
50 Hz electrical supply 37 74
60 Hz electrical supply 44 90
Motor rotational speed
50 Hz electrical supply 1,410 1,420
60 Hz electrical supply 1,720 1,720
Ultimate vacuum
without gas-ballast mbar 1 x 10-4 1 x 10-4
(partial pressure) Pa (1 x 10-2) (1 x 10-2)
without gas-ballast mbar 1 x 10-3 1 x 10-3
(total pressure) Pa (1 x 10-1) (1 x 10-1)
with full gas-ballast mbar 5 x 10-3 5 x 10-3
(partial pressure) Pa (5 x 10-1) (5 x 10-1)
Maximum permitted outlet pressure bar gauge 0.5 0.5
(at full pump throughput) Pa (1.5 x 105) (1.5 x 105)
Maximum water vapour inlet pressure mbar 7 5
2)
Pa (7 x 10 (5 x 102)
Maximum water vapour pumping rate kgh-1 0.2 0.3
3 -1
Maximum gas-ballast flow m h 1.7 1.4
Technical data
Figure 3 - Dimensions E2M80 (mm)
We endeavour to supply dual voltage motors preset to the highest of the selectable voltages.
For motor current information please refer to the motor rating plate.
Table 4 - Electrical data (three-phase motors)
Technical data
2.5 Lubrication data
Note: An Edwards Health and Safety Data Sheet for the following oil is available on request.
Hydrocarbon pumps:
recommended oil* Ultragrade 70
*
To operate your pump when the ambient temperature is outside the limits specified in Section 2.1,
or to optimise your pump performance when you pump condensable vapours, you may need to use a
different oil.
Installation
3 Installation
3.1 Safety
You must ensure that the pump is suitable for your application. If you have any doubt about the suitability of the
pump for your application, refer to the Edwards guidelines on vacuum pump and vacuum system safety. (See
Associated Publications at the end of the contents list).
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you do not,
you may cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
Obey the safety instructions listed below when you install the pump, especially when you connect the pump into an
existing system. Details of specific safety precautions are given at the appropriate point in the instructions.
The installation of your pump must be performed by a suitably trained and supervised technician
Wear the appropriate safety-clothing when you come into contact with contaminated components
Vent and purge your vacuum system before you start installation work
Ensure that the installation technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump-oil
and the products handled by the pumping system. Take suitable precautions to avoid the inhalation of oil
mist and excessive skin contact with pump-oil, as prolonged exposure can be harmful
Disconnect the other components in the pumping system from the electrical supply so that they cannot be
operated accidentally.
Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to allow the pump to warm up
before you pump condensable vapours or if you need to maintain vacuum when the pump is switched off
Avoid high levels of heat input to the pump from the process gases, otherwise the pump may overheat and
seize
If you use the pump in a high ambient temperature and have a high gas throughput, the temperature of the
pump-body may exceed 70°C. You must fit suitable guards to prevent contact with hot surfaces
Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. If you have an exhaust-isolation valve, make
sure that you cannot operate the pump with the valve closed
Provide for a purge of inert gas when you shut down the pumping system, to dilute dangerous gases to safe
concentrations. A suitable solenoid operated gas-ballast control valve for introduction of purge-gas into the
pump is available as an accessory (see Section 7).
WARNING
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the pump. The mass of the pump is between 81.5 kg and
130 kg.
Remove all packing materials, remove the pump from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the
inlet and outlet-ports and inspect the pump
If the pump is damaged, notify your supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item
Number of the pump together with your order number and your supplier's invoice number
Table 6 - Checklist
Installation
3.4 Locate the pump
WARNING
Use suitable lifting equipment to move the pump. The mass of the pump is between 81.5 kg and
130 kg.
Attach your mechanical lifting equipment to the lifting eyes on the pump.
Provide a firm, level platform for the pump. Locate the pump so that the oil-level sight-glass is visible and the oil
filler-plug, oil drain-tap, disposable oil-filter and gas-ballast control are accessible.
If your pump will be located inside an enclosure, make sure that there is adequate ventilation at both ends of the
pump, so that the ambient temperature around the pump does not exceed 40°C. There must be a minimum space of
25 mm between the pump and the enclosure walls.
In addition, ensure that the location of the pump and the intended routing of connecting parts i.e. process line,
exhaust line and power cables will not present any physical hazards. For example: trip hazards to personnel.
WARNING
If you use a hyrdocarbon oil in this pump, you must not use the pump to process oxygen in
concentrations greater than 25% in volume. If you do, there is a risk of fire or explosion in the
oil-box of the pump.
When the ambient temperature is 12°C or higher, we recommend that you use Edwards Ultragrade 70 oil. This tested
and proven oil will give you the best performance, maintenance intervals and pump life. Otherwise, use another oil
with the specification VG ISO 68.
If you pump oxygen or other dangerous gases and vapours, you must use a chemically inert and stable oil (such as
perfluoropolyether). For information on pumping dangerous gases and vapours, refer to the Edwards guidelines on
vacuum pump and vacuum system safety (see Associated Publications at the end of the contents list).
Fill the pump with oil as described below. Refer to Figure 1 for the item numbers in brackets.
2. Pour oil into the pump until the oil-level just reaches the MAX mark on the bezel at the top of the sight-glass (7).
If the oil-level goes above the MAX mark, open the oil drain-tap (8) and drain the excess oil from the pump.
When the oil-level falls to the MAX mark close the oil drain-tap (8).
3. After a few minutes, recheck the oil-level. If the oil-level is now below the MAX mark, pour more oil into the
pump.
4. Refit the oil filler-plug (6). Tighten the plug firmly by hand. Do not over-tighten.
WARNING
Ensure that the electrical installation of your pump-motor conforms with your local and national
safety requirements. It must be connected to a suitably fused and protected electrical supply and
a suitable earth point.
CAUTION
If your pump-motor can be used with more than one voltage range, you must ensure that the motor is configured
for your electrical supply voltage. If you do not, you may damage the motor.
Note: The pump will restart automatically when the electrical supply is restored after an interruption. If you do
not want the pump to restart automatically, use electrical control equipment which must be reset
manually.
We recommend that you connect the electrical supply to the motor through a starter or circuit breaker which has
thermal over-current protection which can be adjusted to suit the full-load current ratings shown on the motor rating
plate. The fuse ratings must be calculated by a qualified person. The supplier of your thermal over-current protection
device may specify fuse ratings to ensure correct operation of the over-current protection device. Ensure that the
fuse you use is suitable for the rated currents given on the motor rating plate.
2. Check your electrical supply voltage and frequency. If necessary, configure the motor to operate with your
electrical supply. For motor wiring information refer to the wiring diagram supplied in the motor terminal box.
3. Remove the 20 mm diameter plugs from the cable-entry hole that you will use for the electrical supply cable.
Choose the most suitable hole for your application.
4. Fit a suitable cable-gland and nut to the entry hole. After the supply cable is fitted, the cable-gland must be a
protective seal to the standard of IP44 in IEC 529 or better.
6. Connect the cables to the terminals as shown in the wiring diagram supplied in the motor terminal box.
CAUTION
Ensure that the pump-motor rotates in the correct direction. If it does not, the pump and your vacuum system
can become pressurised.
2. Switch-on the electrical supply to the motor for a few seconds and switch off.
3. Check that the motor cooling-fan rotates in the direction shown by the arrow on the motor mounting-plate. If
the direction of rotation is incorrect:
Remove the terminal-box cover and swap wires L1 and L3. Refer to the wiring diagram supplied in the motor
terminal box
Installation
3.7 Connect the pump inlet to your system
Take note of the following information when you connect the pump to your vacuum system Refer to Section 7 for
details of the accessories mentioned below.
For optimum pumping speeds, ensure that the pipeline connected to the inlet-port is as short as possible and
has an internal diameter not less than the inlet-port diameter
If necessary, incorporate flexible bellows in your system pipelines to reduce the transmission of vibration and
to prevent loading of coupling-joints. If you use flexible bellows, you must ensure that you use bellows which
have a maximum pressure rating which is greater than the highest pressure that can be generated in your
system. You must use flexible bellows if your pump is mounted on vibration isolators. We recommend that
you use Edwards flexible bellows
Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from your vacuum system if you need to pump condensable vapours
or maintain vacuum when the pump is switched off
Use a suitable inlet catchpot if you pump condensable vapours or if you use the pump for very dusty
applications
From the fitting pack, use the two ISO40 Co-seal halves, ISO40/NW40 seal, bolts and washers. Connect to your ISO40
fittings as shown in Figure 4.
From the fitting pack, use the NW40 Co-seal half, ISO40/NW40 seal, the 'C' clamp and the bolts and washers. Connect
to your NW40 fittings as shown in Figure 5.
WARNING
Connect the pump outlet to a suitable treatment plant to prevent the discharge of dangerous gases
and vapours to the surrounding atmosphere. Use a catchpot to prevent the drainage of
contaminated condensate back into the pump.
Connect the pump outlet-port to your outlet accessories or your exhaust treatment plant using the NW25 fittings
(supplied).
Take note of the following information before you connect to the pump outlet. Refer to Section 7 for details of the
accessories mentioned below.
The exhaust system must be configured so that the maximum pressure at the pump outlet does not exceed
0.5 bar gauge (1.5 bar absolute, 1.5 x 105 Pa) at full pump throughput.
In the following circumstances, we recommend that you fit an oil mist filter to the pump outlet:
if you operate the pump with an inlet pressure greater than 10 mbar for extended periods or
The mist filter will trap the oil exhausted from the pump: you can re-use the oil if it is not contaminated.
You can leave the gas-ballast inlet open to the atmosphere. Alternatively, you can fit a gas-ballast control valve,
(available as an accessory, refer to Section 7), for remote control of the gas-ballast supply. In either case, adjust the
gas-ballast control (Figure 6, item 4), to regulate the flow rate of the gas-ballast supply.
For more information about the use of gas-ballast, refer to Sections 1.3 and 4.1.
Installation
3.10 Leak-test the system
Leak-test the system and seal any leaks found after you have installed the pump, to prevent leakage of substances
out of the system and leakage of air into the system.
Operation
4 Operation
WARNING
We do not recommend that you use the E2M40 and E2M80 pumps to pump hazardous substances.
Turn the gas-ballast control anti-clockwise to open. Use the gas-ballast control fully open:
When you operate the pump with the gas-ballast control open, there is an increased rate of oil loss from the pump.
WARNING
Do not block the pump outlet or allow the outlet pressure to rise above 1.5 bar absolute. If you do,
the oil box may fracture: this may cause injury to people.
If the oil is contaminated, or if the pump temperature is below 13°C, or if the supply voltage is more than 10% below
the lowest voltage specified for the motor, the pump may operate at reduced speed for a few minutes.
2. Check that the oil-level in the sight-glass drops slightly (3 to 5 mm) after start-up. This shows that the pump has
primed with oil.
3. If the pump fails to prime, operate the pump with the inlet open to atmosphere for approximately 30 seconds.
Then isolate the inlet and check that the oil-level drops 3-5 mm.
4. If you want to achieve ultimate vacuum, to pump condensable vapours or to decontaminate the pump oil, refer
to the procedures in Sections 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 respectively. Otherwise, open the vacuum system isolation-valve.
Your pressure measurement technique or gauge head is unsuitable or the gauge head is faulty
You have used an oil other than the recommended oil, and the vapour pressure of the oil is higher than the
specified ultimate vacuum of the pump.
2. Turn the gas-ballast control (Figure 6, item 4) fully anti-clockwise (fully open) and operate the pump for at least
1 hour (or overnight) to thoroughly purge the oil of contaminants.
4. Open the vacuum system isolation-valve and pump down to ultimate vacuum.
2. Turn the gas-ballast control (Figure 6, item 4) anti-clockwise to fully open and operate the pump for 30 minutes
to warm the oil. This will help to prevent vapour condensation in the pump.
3. Open the vacuum system isolation-valve and continue to operate the pump with the gas-ballast control open.
After you have pumped condensable vapours, you can (if necessary) decontaminate the oil. Use the procedure in
Section 4.5.
1. Look at the condition of the oil in the sight-glass (Figure 1, item 7). If the oil is cloudy or discoloured, continue
with the procedure at Step 2 below.
Operation
4.7 Shut-down
Note: If the gas-ballast control is open and the pump is switched off for any reason, the pump drive shaft may
rotate in the reverse direction, causing a system pressure rise. To prevent this, use a gas-ballast control
valve (refer to Section 7.4.10).
We recommend, as described in the procedure below, that you decontaminate the oil before you shut down the
pump. Decontamination of the oil will prevent damage to the pump by the contaminants in the oil.
Maintenance
5 Maintenance
5.1 Safety
WARNING
Obey the safety instructions given below and take note of appropriate precautions. If you do not,
you can cause injury to people and damage to equipment.
Ensure that maintenance is done by a suitably trained and supervised technician. Obey your local and
national safety requirements
Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the pump-oil
and the products processed by the pumping system
Check that all the required parts are available and of the correct type before you start work
Isolate the pump and other components from the electrical supply so that they cannot be operated
accidentally
Allow the pump to cool to a safe temperature before you start maintenance work
After maintenance is completed, recheck the direction of pump rotation if the electrical supply has been
disconnected
Do not touch or inhale the thermal breakdown products of fluorinated materials which may be present if the
pump has been heated to 310°C and above. Fluorinated materials are safe in normal use but can decompose
into very dangerous substances (which may include hydrofluoric acid) if they are heated to 310°C and above.
The pump may have overheated if it was misused or if it was in a fire. Health and Safety Data sheets for
fluorinated materials used in the pump are available on request; contact your supplier or Edwards
Leak-test the system after maintenance work is complete if you have connected or disconnected any vacuum
or exhaust joints; seal any leaks found
The pump and the pump-oil will be contaminated with the process chemicals that have been pumped during
operation. Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance and that you take adequate
precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred.
More frequent maintenance may be required if you use your pump with gas-ballast or to pump corrosive or abrasive
gases and vapours. If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan according to your experience.
When you maintain the pump, use Edwards spares and maintenance kits; these contain all of the components
necessary to complete maintenance operations successfully. The Item Numbers of the spares and kits are given in
Section 7.
Examine the condition of any external accessories, filters or traps (if fitted). Refer to the instructions supplied with
these accessories for maintenance procedures.
1. Check that the oil-level in the sight-glass (7) is between the MAX and MIN level marks on the bezel of the sight-
glass.
2. If the oil-level is near to or below the MIN level mark, remove the oil filler-plug (6) and pour more oil into the
reservoir until the oil reaches the MAX level mark. If the oil-level goes above the MAX mark, open the oil drain-
tap (8) and drain the excess oil from the pump. When the oil level falls to the MAX mark, close the oil drain-tap
(8). Refit the oil filler-plug.
3. Refit the oil filler-plug (6), tighten the plug firmly by hand. Do no over-tighten.
4. If the oil is contaminated, drain and refill the pump with clean oil as described in Section 5.4.
1. Operate the pump for approximately ten minutes to warm the oil, then switch off the pump (this lowers the
viscosity of the oil and enables it to be drained from the pump more easily).
2. Isolate the pump from your electrical supply and disconnect it from your vacuum system.
4. Place a suitable container under the drain-tap (8). Open the drain-tap and allow the oil to drain into the
container.
5. If the oil drained from the pump is contaminated, pour clean oil into the filler-hole and allow it to drain out of
the pump. Repeat this step until the oil reservoir in the pump has been thoroughly cleaned.
7. Fill a suitable container with clean oil and pour the oil into the filler hole until the oil-level reaches the MAX
level mark on the bezel of the sight-glass (7).
8. Allow a few minutes for the oil to drain into the pump. If necessary, add more oil. Refit the filler-plug.
Maintenance
9. Replace the fine oil-filter (see Section 5.5).
1. Fine oil-filter
2. Gas-ballast bearing-plate assembly
3. Gas-ballast inlets
4. Gas-ballast control
5. Oil drain-scoop
You must replace the fine oil-filter every time you change the oil in the pump. See Figure 6.
2. Place a suitable container underneath the oil drain scoop (5) below and to the left of the fine oil-filter (1). This
will contain any oil spill from the filter when it is unscrewed. The filter capacity is about 400 ml.
3. Unscrew the filter (direction arrows shown in Figure 6) using a suitable strap-wrench. Clean off any oil-spillage
on pump and filter housing surfaces. Dispose of the filter and any oil-spillage according to local environment
regulations covering industrial waste.
4. Make sure that the filter sealing ring (supplied with the new filter) is seated correctly on the new filter. Screw in
the new filter and tighten 1/4 turn using the strap-wrench.
2. Unscrew and remove the M6 x 16 mm long socket-head screws securing the gas-ballast bearing-plate (2).
3. Note the orientation of the bearing-plate before removing it so that you can replace it correctly later.
4. Remove the bearing-plate containing the two filter elements from the valve body.
5. Slide the two filter elements off the bearing-plate and discard them.
6. Clean the bearing-plate assembly before fitting new filter elements by washing it in a suitable cleansing
solution. Allow the assembly to dry.
8. Replace the assembly into the valve body in the correct orientation and secure with the two screws removed
earlier.
Maintenance
Figure 7 - Remove and replace inlet-filter
1. Filter retainer-circlip
2. Inlet-filter
3. Remove the filter retainer-circlip (1) and withdraw the inlet-filter (2).
4. Clean the inlet-filter by washing it in a suitable cleaning solution. Allow the filter to dry.
1. Sight-glass seal
2. Sight-glass
3. Screws (8 off M6 x20)
4. Bezel
5. Oil-box
2. Undo the eight screws (3) and remove the bezel (4), the sight-glass (2) and the sight-glass seal (1) from the oil-
box (5).
3. Clean the screws, bezel and sight-glass with a suitable cleaning solution.
6. Refit the sight-glass seal, sight-glass and bezel and secure with the eight screws.
Maintenance
5.9 Clean the motor fan-cover
You must keep the motor fan-cover clean. Your pump may overheat if the air-flow over the motor is restricted.
2. Use a dry cloth and a brush to remove dirt and deposits from the fan-cover.
The pump has been left to stand after contaminants have been pumped and has seized
You have filled the pump with the wrong type of oil
A blade is sticking.
You have filled the pump with the wrong type of oil
5.13.5 The vacuum is not fully maintained after the pump is switched off
Maintenance
5.13.6 The pumping speed is poor
CAUTION
Observe the storage temperature limits stated in Section 2. Storage below -30°C will permanently damage the
pump seals.
Note: If you will store a new pump in conditions of high humidity, remove the pump from its cardboard packaging
box; dispose of the box (refer to Section 6.2).
3. Purge your vacuum system and the pump with dry nitrogen and disconnect the pump from your vacuum system.
5. Place and secure protective covers over the inlet and outlet-ports.
6. Store the pump in cool, dry conditions until required for use.
7. When required, prepare and install the pump as described in Section 3. If the pump has been stored for more
than a year, before you install the pump you must clean and overhaul it as described in the instruction supplied
with the clean and overhaul kit.
6.2 Disposal
Dispose of the pump, cleaning solutions, deposits removed from the pump, used pump oil, coolant, grease and any
components safely in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements.
Fluoroelastomers which may have decomposed as a result of being subject to high temperatures.
Components and oil which have been contaminated with dangerous process substances.
Order spare parts and accessories from your nearest Edwards company or distributor. When ordering, please state
for each part required:
7.2 Service
Edwards products are supported by a worldwide network of Edwards Service Centres. Each Service Centre offers a
wide range of options including: equipment decontamination; service exchange; repair; rebuild and testing to factory
specifications. Equipment which has been serviced, repaired or rebuilt is returned with a full warranty.
Your local Service Centre can also provide Edwards engineers to support on-site maintenance, service or repair of
your equipment.
For more information about service options, contact your nearest Centre or other Edwards company.
7.3 Spares
The following maintenance kits contain all of the parts you will need to maintain your pump. The maintenance kits
also include instructions for the use of the kits. Use the Clean and Overhaul Kit for routine maintenance operations.
Use the Blade Kit together with the Clean and Overhaul Kit when you must renew the blade assembly in the rotary
pump.
7.4 Accessories
A range of accessories is available for the E2M40 and E2M80 pumps.
The inlet dust-filter is a nylon-fibre filter-element which protects your pump against abrasive dust (see Figure 9, item
1). You can check the filter element by looking through a glass cover at the top of the filter. The filter is supplied
with bolts, washers, 40 mm O-ring and centring ring.
The inlet catchpot traps liquid droplets and prevents their entry into the pump (see Figure 9, item 1). You can check
the liquid level in the catchpot by looking through a glass cover at the top of the catchpot. The catchpot is supplied
with bolts, washers, 40 mm O-ring and centring ring.
The high-capacity inlet dust-filter (see Figure 9, item 1) is a wire mesh filter. You use this filter where you have fast
pump down times and where high levels of dust and grit are involved. You can check the filter element by looking
through a glass cover at the top of the filter. The filter is supplied with bolts, washers, 40 mm O-ring and centring
ring.
The inlet chemical-trap (see Figure 9, item 1) protects your pump against chemically active gases which may attack
your pump or pump oil. You must provide the trapping material suitable for your application. The trapping material
is contained in a removable fine mesh container supplied with the inlet chemical-trap. You can check the chemical-
trap by looking through a glass cover at the top of the chemical trap. The chemical trap is supplied with bolts,
washers, 40 mm O-ring and centring ring.
If your pump outlet is piped for remote discharge, condensed pipeline vapour could drain back to your pump. The
outlet catchpot (see Figure 9, item 5) collects the liquid. You can see from a sight-glass indication when you need to
drain the catchpot. The catchpot is supplied with two NW25 'C' clamps, NW25 elbow, two NW25 centring rings and
O-rings, bolts, washers, mounting bracket and studs.
The outlet mist-filter (see Figure 9, item 5) collects the oil contained in the oil-mist forming part of the discharge
gases. You can monitor the level of oil trapped in the filter, through a sight-glass. This mist-filter must only be used
for clean applications, for other applications see Section 7.4.7. You can return the trapped oil to your pump using
the oil return kit. The mist-filter is supplied with two NW25 'C' clamps, NW25 elbow, two NW25 centring rings and O-
rings, bolts, washers, mounting bracket and studs.
The outlet mist-filter (see Figure 9, item 5) collects the oil contained in the discharge gases. You can monitor the
level of contaminants through a sight-glass. You must check that the specification of the mist-filter you choose is
suitable for your application. The mist filter is supplied with two NW25 'C' clamps, NW25 elbow, two NW25 centring
rings and O-rings, bolts, washers, mounting bracket and studs.
The external oil filter (see Figure 9, item 3 or 4) is a free-standing filter. You can choose between two types of oil-
filter. The 'A' series uses an activated earth cartridge which provides chemical cleaning of the oil by removing acidic
and other aggressive contaminants. The 'M' series uses a pleated paper cartridge which does not provide chemical
filtering but removes abrasive particles down to 0.5 microns. The series 'A' and series 'M' oil-filters are available in
two sizes; the EOF100 has a 6-litre capacity, the EOF300 has a 15-litre capacity. You must check that the external
oil filter you choose is suitable for your application.
The oil-level monitor (see Figure 9, item 7) fits in place of the existing oil-level sight-glass and bezel. The monitor
provides a switching facility which you can use to activate an alarm or other device. You still have the normal visual
indication of the oil-level.
The solenoid-operated gas-ballast control valve (see Figure 9, item 2) gives you automatic or remote control of gas-
ballast. You can connect the valve to shut off gas-ballast when the pump is switched off and so prevent air from
returning to the system.
Use vibration isolators (see Figure 9, item 6) to reduce vibration and noise when the pump is floor or frame-mounted.
You must use flexible bellows or other flexible piping between inlet and outlet connections when you fit vibration
isolators.
1. Inlet dust-filter or inlet catchpot or inlet chemical trap or high capacity inlet dust-filter
2. Solenoid-operated gas-ballast valve
3. External oil-filter (15-litre capacity)
4. External oil-filter (6-litre capacity)
5. Outlet catchpot or outlet mist-filter
6. Vibration isolator
7. Oil level monitor