Bomba de Vacion ME 8SI 696190 - GB

Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
ME 8SI
Attention: Please observe the notes in the supplementary sheet.
696190
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Notice!
Date: 08.05.2008
Equipment (Product): ME 8SI 100-230 V 50/60 Hz
Material No.: 696190
Instructions for use for the standard equipment: ME 8
In particular, the following differences have to be considered:

The diaphragm pump is equipped with silencers at the outlets and a vacuum adjustment device at the inlet.
Inlet via a protective filter.
The pump ME 8SI is equipped with a dual-voltage motor (100-120 V / 200-230 V; 50/60 Hz).
☞ The equipment must be connected to a suitable fused and protected electrical

supply and a suitable earth point (recommended slow-blow fuse according to
rated current, see ”Technical data”) only. Failure to connect the motor to ground
may result in deadly electrical shock.
☞ Before switching on the pump check that mains voltage and current conform
with the equipment.
☞ Check that the voltage changeover switch is positioned correctly.

Attention: If the pump is switched on with the voltage not correctly selected,
the motor may be damaged.
Selecting the supply voltage:
Attention:
Before starting the pump, check that
the voltage selection switch is
correctly positioned.
Change the selection at the voltage
changeover switch only if the pump
is separated from mains.
Voltage selection switch:

Use a screw driver to adjust the supply
voltage on the voltage changeover
switch at the terminal box of the pump:
”115” corresponds to 100-120V and
”230” corresponds to 200-240V.
Pumps with dual-voltage motor: The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the
winding.
☞ Manual reset is necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment from mains.
Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump.
ME 8SI
manometer
PVC hose 12,8/6,4
length: 36 cm outlet
vacuum adjustment device
protective filter
inlet
Technical data
Type ME 8SI
Max. pumping speed 50/60 Hz according to m 3/ h 7.2 / 7.8
ISO 21360
M o t o r p ow e r kW 0.2
Rated current at
100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz A 4.0 / 4.2
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz A 2.0 / 2.1
Max. per mitted range of supply voltage 100-120 V~ +5/-10% 50-60 Hz

Attention: voltage selection switch 200-230 V~ +/-10% 50-60 Hz
Inlet via protective filter
Dimensions L x W x H mm 386 x 265 x 285
Weight kg 16.2
Components Wetted par ts

Hose PVC
Hose nozzle PPS
O-r ing NBR
Valve block (adjustmnent device) aluminium alloy
Seal r ing manometer copper
Hollow bolt, dispensing screw (adjustment device) stainless steel
Spare parts
4x Silencer .................................................................................................................................... 639691
1x Face wrench ............................................................................................................................. 637580
Set of seals (diaphragms and valves) ........................................................................................... 696812
Attention: The inserts of the silencers are made of rubber foam.

➨ Check the compatibility of the material of the inserts with the pumped substances.
☞ If the specified values are not attained: Silencer clogged?
Notes prior to the use of the manometers:

The manometers used are vacuum meters or overpressure manometers with glycerin
filling. The overpressure manometer indicates the overpressure relative to the atmos-
pheric pressure at the place of installation. The vacuumeter indicates the absolute
pressure.
➨ Install and tighten the manometers first (see instructions for use of the pump) or
install the pump with manometer in the room of operation.
➨ Prior to use the reference chambers of some of the manometers (depending on the
model of manometer) have to be ventilated.
☞ Else, not ventilating the manometer may lead to a systematic measuring error.
There are different types of manometers. To ventilate the reference chamber check
which types of manometers are installed at the pump and proceed according to the
given instructions:
A: Manometer with pressure compensation valve

Ventilate the manometer using the pressure compensation valve.
pressure Close the valve after ventilation.
compensation ☞ Repeat if necessary until dial shows zero with measuring
valve connection ventilated to atmosphere.
B: Manometer with pin

Ventilate the manometer by lifting the pin. Do not remove the
pin completely!
pin
C: Manometer with bore at the rear side

Pierce hole
after installation
Pierce the hole at the rear side of the manometer. Some outflow
of liquid is normal.
hole ☞ Do not tilt pump during transport.
D: Manometer without bore, pin or pressure compensation

valve
Do not ventilate the reference chamber of this manometer!
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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
ME 8 - MZ 4 - MD 4 - MV 2
Diaphragm pumps
carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999021 / 07/05/2008
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Dear customer,
Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps should support you for a long time without trouble and with maximal
power. Thanks to our long practical experience we have much information how you could ensure powerful
application and personal safety. Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your
pump.
VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are the result of many years of experience in construction and practical
operation of these pumps combined with the latest developments in material and manufacturing technology.
Our quality maxim is the ”zero fault principle”:

Every diaphragm pump, leaving our company, is tested intensively including an endurance run of 18 hours.
Therefore also faults, which occur rarely, are identified and can be eliminated immediately.
The achievement of the specifications after the endurance run is tested for every pump.
Every VACUUBRAND pump achieves the specifications. We feel obliged to this high quality standard.
We know that the vacuum pump can not take a part of your real work and hope that our products contribute
to an effective and trouble-free realisation of your work.
Yours
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
After sales service:Contact your local dealer or call +49 9342 808-193.
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Contents
Safety information! .................................................................................................... 4
Technical data ............................................................................................................ 7
Use and operation ................................................................................................... 11
Accessories - Installation .......................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 14
Replacing diaphragms and valves ........................................................................ 15
Notes on return to the factory ................................................................................ 19
Health and safety clearance form ..........................................................................20
Attention! Important notes!
Not permitted! Misuse may cause damage.
Caution! Hot surface!
Isolate equipment from mains.
Note.
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Safety information!
Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the
protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment.
If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three
days; state the item number of the product together with the order number and the
supplier’s invoice number. Retain all packing material for inspection.
Do not use the equipment if it is damaged.
If the equipment is not used immediately, replace the protective covers. Store the
equipment in suitable conditions.
☞ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equip-
ment.
☞ Transport the pump at the provided handles.
Use the equipment for the intended use only (i.e. for generation of vacuum).
☞ Prevent any part of the human body from coming in contact with the vacuum.
☞ Comply with notes on correct vacuum and electrical connections, see section ”Use
and operation”.
☞ Make sure that the individual components are only connected, combined and oper-
ated according to their design and as indicated in the instructions for use.
Comply with national safety regulations and safety requirements concerning the
use of vacuum and electrical equipment.
☞ Equipment must be connected only to a suitable fused and protected electrical
supply and a suitable earth point. Failure to connect the motor to ground may result
in deadly electrical shock.
☞ The supply cable may be fitted with a moulded European IEC plug or a plug suitable
for your local electrical supply. If the plug has been removed or has to be removed,
the cable will contain wires colour coded as follows: green or green and yellow:
earth; blue or white: neutral; brown or black: live.
☞ Check that mains voltage and current conform with the equipment (see rating plate).
☞ If the equipment is brought from cold environment into a room for operation, allow
the equipment to warm up (pay attention to water condensation on cold surfaces).
☞ Make sure ventilation is adequate if pump is installed in a housing or if ambient
temperature is elevated.
Comply with all relevant safety requirements (regulations and guidelines) and adopt
suitable safety measures.
☞ Provide a firm level platform for the equipment and check that the system to be
evacuated is mechanically stable and that all fittings are secure.
Attention: Flexible elements tend to shrink when evacuated.
Due to the high compression ratio of the pumps, pressure at the outlet port might be
generated being higher than the max. permitted pressure compatible with the mechani-
cal stability of the system.
☞ Comply with maximum permitted pressures and pressure differences, see sec-
tion ”Technical data”. Do not operate the pump with overpressure at the inlet.
Do not permit any uncontrolled pressurizing (e. g. make sure that the exhaust pipe-
line cannot become blocked). If you have an exhaust-isolation valve, make sure that
you cannot operate the equipment with the valve closed. Risk of bursting!
☞ Ensure that the system design does not allow the exhaust pipeline to become
blocked.
☞ Avoid overpressure of more than 0.2 bar in case inert gas is connected.
☞ The diameter of the inlet and outlet pipeline should be at the least as large as the
diameter of the pump connection pipelines.
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To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in compliance with the requirements of
the applicable EC-directives and harmonized standards (see ”Declaration of conform-
ity”) with regard to design, type and model, especially directive IEC 1010. This directive
gives in detail conditions, under which the equipment can be operated safely (see also
IP degree of protection).
☞ Adopt suitable measures in case of differences, e. g. using the equipment outdoors,
installation in altitudes of more than 1000 m above mean sea level, conductive
pollution or dewiness.
Pay attention to symbol ”hot surfaces” on the equipment (according to IEC 1010 rec-
ommendation).
☞ Adopt suitable measures to prevent any danger arising from the formation of hot
surfaces or electric sparks.
The pumps have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially ex-
plosive atmospheres.
If pumping different substances, purge the pump with inert gas prior to changing the
pumped media in order to pump out residues and to avoid reactions of the pumped
substances with each other and with the pump material. Ensure that the materials of
the wetted parts are compatible with the pumped substances, see section ”Technical
data”.
Take into consideration interactions and chemical reactions of the pumped media.
The pumps are not suitable for pumping substances which may form deposits inside
the pump.
☞ If there is a danger of the formation of deposits in the pump chamber (check inlet
and outlet of the pump) inspect the pump chamber regularly and clean if necessary.
The pumps are not suitable to pump unstable substances and substances which
react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to
elevated temperatures without air.
The pumps are not suitable to pump self inflammable substances, substances which
are inflammable without air and explosive substances.
The pumps are not suitable for pumping dust and have no approval for operation
below ground.
Ensure that the materials of the wetted parts are compatible with the pumped sub-
stances, see section ”Technical data”.
☞ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dangerous, explosive, corrosive
or polluting fluids.
☞ Use inert gas for gas ballast or venting if necessary.
☞ The user must take suitable precautions to prevent any formation of explosive
mixtures in the expansion chamber or at the outlet. In case of e.g. a diaphragm
crack, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or static electricity may ignite
these mixtures.
☞ Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous sub-
stances (chemicals, thermal decomposition products of fluoroelastomers), wear
appropriate safety-clothing and safety glasses.
☞ Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals. Take into consid-
eration that chemicals may be polluted.
Due to the residual leak rate of the equipment, there may be an exchange of gas,
albeit extremely slight, between the environment and the vacuum system.
☞ Adopt suitable measures to prevent contamination of the pumped substances or
the environment.
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The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding.

☞ Attention: Manual reset is necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment
from mains. Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump.
☞ Attention: In case of supply voltage below 100V, the lock of the cutout might be
restricted and the pump might restart on its own after sufficient cooling down. Take
suitable precautions, if an automatic restart of the pump may lead to a critical
dangerous situation.
Ensure that in case of failure the pump and the vacuum system always will turn into a
safe status.
☞ In case of diaphragm cracks or leaks in the manifold pumped substances might be
released into the environment or into the pump housing. To reduce the risk of leaks,
ask for a diaphragm pump with additional safety diaphragm.
☞ Comply especially with notes on operation and use and maintenance.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories.

☞ Otherwise safety and performance of the equipment as well as the electromagnetic
compatibility of the equipment might be reduced. Possibly the CE mark or the C/US
conformity becomes void if not using genuine spare parts.
Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians.
Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which
relate to the product processed by the vacuum system and that the equipment, if
necessary, is appropriately decontaminated before starting maintenance.
Comply with local and national safety regulations.
Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. In case of normal wear the lifetime of the
diaphragms and valves is > 10000 operating hours. Bearings have a typical durability
of 40000 h. Motor capacitors have a typical durability in the range of 10000 to 40000 h
depending strongly on the operation conditions like ambient temperature, humidity or load.
☞ Check every capacitor regularly by measuring its capacity and estimating its opera-
tion time. Exchange old capacitors early enough to prevent a failure. If an overaged
motor capacitor fails it might get hot and even melt and may cause a flame to form
which could be dangerous for persons and equipment in the vicinity. The ca-
pacitors have to be replaced by an electrician.
Before starting maintenance vent the system, isolate the pump and other compo-
nents from the vacuum system and the electrical supply, drain condensate and allow
sufficient cooling of the pump.
Before starting maintenance, wait two minutes after isolating the equipment from
mains to allow the capacitors to discharge.
In order to comply with law (occupational, health and safety regulations, safety at work
law and regulations for environmental protection) vacuum pumps, components and
measuring instruments returned to the manufacturer can be repaired only when certain
procedures (see section ”Notes on return to the factory”) are followed.
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Technical data
Type ME 8 MZ 4 MD 4 MV 2
Max. pumping speed m 3/ h 7.2/7.8 3.7/4.3 3.3/3.8 1.9/2.2
50/60 Hz (ISO 21360)
Ultimate vacuum mbar < 80 9 2 0,6

(absolute)
Max. per missible outlet bar 2 2 1.1 1.1

pressure (absolute)
Max. pressure difference bar 2 2 1.1 1.1

b e t we e n i n l e t a n d o u t l e t
Per missible ambient °C 10 to +60 / +10 to +40

t e m p e ra t u r e s t o ra g e /
o p e ra t i o n
Per missible relative % 30 to 85

atmospher ic moisture
d u r i n g o p e ra t i o n
(no condensation)
Power W 200 200 200 200
No-load speed 50/60 Hz m i n -1 1500/1800 1500/1800 1500/1800 1500/1800
Rated current at
100 V~ 50/60 Hz A - - 3.8/4.8 3.8/4.8
120 V~ 60 Hz A 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
200-208 V~ 50/60 Hz A - - 1.8/2.2 1.8/2.2
230 V~ 50/60 Hz A 1.7/1.9 1.7/1.9 1.7/1.9 1.7/1.9
100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz* A 4.0/4.2 - 4.0/4.2 4.0/4.2
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz* A 2.0/2.1 - 2.0/2.1 2.0/2.1
M a x i m u m p e r m i s s i bl e 100 V~ +/-10% 50/60 Hz

range of supply voltage 120 V~ +5%/-10% 60 Hz
Attention: Obser ve 200-208 V~ +/-10% 50/60 Hz
specifications of rating 230 V~ +/-10% 50/60 Hz
plate 100-120 V~ +5/-10% 50/60 Hz*
200-230 V~ +/-10% 50/60 Hz*
Motor protection ther mal cutout
D e gr e e o f p r o t e c t i o n I E C IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
529
Inlet hose nozzle NW 10 small flange NW 16
Outlet silencer
Dimensions L x W x H mm 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x

203 200 180 178
Weight approx. kg 15.8 15.5 15.6 15.8

* Pump with dual-voltage motor (100-120/200-230 V 50/60 Hz)
We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice!
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Components Wetted par ts

housing cover aluminium alloy (AlSi12)
head cover aluminium alloy (AlSi12)
d i a p h ra g m c l a m p i n g d i s c aluminium alloy (AlSi12)
d i a p h ra g m FPM
valve FPM
O-r ing (MD 4 / MV 2) FPM
hose nozzle stainless steel
small flange stainless steel
silencer PA / PE
hose PE
fitting a l u m i n i u m , a n o d i ze d
seal (ME 8 / MZ 4) PVC
seal (MD 4 / MV 2) FPM
We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice!
Gas inlet temperatures:

Permitted range of gas
Operating condition Inlet pressure
temperatures at inlet
C o n t i nu o u s o p e ra t i o n > 100 mbar (high gas load) ➨ +10°C to +40°C
C o n t i nu o u s o p e ra t i o n < 1 0 0 m b a r ( l ow g a s l o a d ) ➨ 0°C to +60°C
S h o r t - t i m e o p e ra t i o n ( < 5 m i nu t e s ) < 1 0 0 m b a r ( l ow g a s l o a d ) ➨ -10°C to +80°C
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ME 8
outlet with silencer

inlet
outlet
with silencer
pump rating plate
MZ 4

inlet
pump rating plate
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MD 4

inlet
pump rating plate
MV 2

inlet
pump rating plate
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Use and operation

Installing in a vacuum system:
☞ Avoid throttling losses by using connecting pipes with large diameter and keeping
them as short as possible.
☞ Reduce the transmission of vibration and prevent loading due to rigid pipelines.
Insert elastic hoses or flexible elements as couplings between the pump and rigid
pipes.
☞ Use a suitable valve to isolate the pump from the vacuum system if you need to
allow the pump to warm up before pumping condensable vapours or if cleaning the
pump before it is switched off.
☞ Connect the exhaust to a suitable treatment plant to prevent the discharge of dan-
gerous gases and vapours to the surrounding atmosphere. If necessary use a catch-
pot to prevent the drainage of condensate back into the pump and run the exhaust
line downwards.
During operation:
Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C
☞ Make sure ventilation is adequate if pump is installed in a housing or if ambient
temperature is elevated.
☞ If pump is installed in altitudes of more than 1000 m above mean sea level check
compatibility with applicable safety requirements, e. g. IEC 60034 (motor may over-
heat due to insufficient cooling).
The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding.

☞ Attention: Manual reset is necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment
from mains. Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump.
☞ Attention: In case of supply voltage below 100V, the lock of the cutout might be
restricted and the pump might restart on its own after sufficient cooling down. Take
suitable precautions, if an automatic restart of the pump may lead to a critical
dangerous situation.
Due to the high compression ratio of the pumps, pressure at the outlet port might be
generated being higher than the max. permitted pressure compatible with the mechani-
cal stability of the system.
Do not start the pump if the pressure difference between inlet and outlet ports exceeds
max. 1 bar. Attempts to start the pump at higher difference may cause blockade and
damage of the motor.
☞ Check compatibility with max. permitted pressure at outlet and max. pressure dif-
ference between inlet and outlet ports.
Prevent internal condensation, transfer of liquids or dust. The diaphragm and valves
will be damaged, if liquids are pumped in significant amounts.
A warm up period (approx. 15 min.) is required to ensure that the rated ultimate total
pressure and pumping speed are attained.
Shutdown:
Short-term:
Has the pump been exposed to condensate?
☞ Allow the pump to continue to run at atmospheric pressure for a few minutes.
Has the pump been exposed to media which may damage the pump materials or form
deposits?
☞ Check and clean pump heads if necessary.
Long-term:
➨ Take measures as described in section short-term shutdown.
➨ Separate pump from the apparatus.
➨ Close manual gas ballast valve (see ”accessoires”).
➨ Close inlet and outlet port (e. g. with transport caps).
➨ Store the pump in dry conditions.
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Accessories - Installation
ME 8
Small flange NW 16 .................................................. 662592

Clamping ring NW 10/16 (aluminium) ........................ 660000
Centring ring NW 10/16 (NBR) ................................... 660190
MZ 4
Small flange NW 16 ................................................... 662590

Clamping ring NW 10/16 (aluminium) ........................ 660000
Centring ring NW 10/16 (NBR) ................................... 660190
MZ 4
Gas ballast valve ....................................................... 685812

(Note seal rings when assembling.)
MD 4
Gas ballast valve ....................................................... 685812

(Note seal rings when assembling.)
Non return valve (flapper valve) ................................ 639683

(Simultaneous operation of two systems at different pressure
levels, stainless steel/FFKM, leak rate < 10-3 mbar x l/s for pres-
sure differences > 500 mbar.)
Hose (caoutchouc) 10 mm ID .................................... 686002
Digital vacuum gauge DVR 2 .................................... 682902
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ME 8
Vacuum adjustment device (inlet) ........................... 696840
An additional part is necesssary:

Hollow bolt .................................................................. 639757
MZ 4
MD 4
MV 2
Assemble control valve first, then align and fasten gauge.
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Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause R e m e dy
Pump fails to star t or stops Î Mains not plugged in, ) P l u g i n . C h e ck f u s e .
immediately. electr ical supply failure?
Î Pressure in outlet pipeline ) Remove blockade in line,
too high? open valve.
Î Motor over loaded? ) A l l ow m o t o r t o c o o l ,
identify cause of failure.
Manual reset is necessar y.
Switch off pump or unplug
m a i n s.
Pump does not achieve Î Center ing r ing not correctly ) C h e ck p u m p w i t h a
ultimate total pressure or positioned or leak in the vacuum gauge directly at
nor mal pumping speed. pipeline or vacuum pump inlet por t, check
system? c o n n e c t i o n s a n d l i n e.
Î L o n g n a r r ow l i n e ? ) Use line with larger
diameter, length as shor t
as possible.
Î Pump has been exposed to ) Run pump at atmospher ic
condensate? pressure for a few minutes.
Î Deposits have been for med ) Clean and inspect pump
inside the pump? h e a d s.
Î Valves or diaphragm ) Replace valves and/or
damaged? d i a p h r a g m s.
Î Outgasing substances or ) C h e ck p r o c e s s p a r a m e t e r s .
vapour generated in the
process?
Pump too noisy. Î Atmospher ic or high ) Connect hose to pump
pressure at inlet por t? outlet.
Î D i a p h ra g m c l a m p i n g d i s c ) Perfor m maintenance.
loose?
Î None of above mentioned ) Contact local distr ibutor.
causes?
P u m p s e i ze d . ) Contact local distr ibutor.
A service manual with exploded view drawings, spare parts list and directions for repair
is available on request.
☞ The service manual is for trained service people.
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Replacing diaphragms and valves

All bearings are encapsulated and are filled with long-life lubricant. Under normal oper-
ating conditions, the pump is maintenance free. The valves and the diaphragms as well
as the motor capacitors are wear parts. If the rated ultimate vacuum is no longer
achieved or in case of increased noise level, the pump interior, the diaphragms and the
valves must be cleaned and the diaphragms and valves must be checked for cracks or
other damage.
Depending on individual cases it may be efficient to check and clean the pump heads
on a regular basis. In case of normal wear the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is
> 10000 operating hours.
☞ Prevent internal condensation, transfer of liquids or dust. The diaphragm and valves
will be damaged, if liquids are pumped in significant amount.
If the pump is exposed to corrosive gases or vapour or in case of deposits, mainte-
nance should be carried out frequently.
☞ Regular maintenance will improve the lifetime of the pump and also protect both
man and environment.
Before starting maintenance vent the system, isolate the pump and other compo-
nents from the vacuum system and the electrical supply. Avoid the release of pollut-
ants. Allow sufficient cooling of the pump. Before starting maintenance, wait two min-
utes after isolating the equipment from mains to allow the capacitors to discharge.
Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally. Never operate the pump if
covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. Never operate a defective or
damaged pump.
Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which
relate to the products processed by the pumping system.
The pump might be contaminated with the process chemicals that have been pumped
during operation. Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance and
take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances
if contamination has occurred.
☞ Wear appropriate safety-clothing when you come in contact with contaminated com-
ponents.
Set of seals (diaphragms and valves) for ME 8 / MZ 4 / MD 4 ...................................................... 696812

Set of seals (diaphragms, valves and O-rings) for MV 2 ............................................................... 696834
O-rings for MD 4 .................................................................................................................... 8 x 637090
Face wrench with torque indicator ................................................................................................ 637580
☞ Please read section ”Replacing diaphragms and valves” completely before star-
ting maintenance.
Partially the pictures show pumps in other versions. This doesn´t influence replacing diaphragms and
valves of the pump.
Tools required (metric):
- Phillips screw driver size 2

- Open-ended wrench w/f 17
- Hex key size 5
- Face wrench with torque indicator
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Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads:
➨ Use open-ended wrench, remove screw-in fittings from all

pump heads.
➨ To check the valves use hex key to remove four socket-

head screws from pump head and remove housing cover
with head cover, valves and O-rings (MD 4 / MV 2 only).
☞ Never remove parts by using a spiky or sharp-edged tool
(e.g. screw driver), we recommend to use a rubber mallet or
compressed air (to be blown carefully into port).
➨ Remove head cover carefully from housing cover. Note po-
sition of valves and remove them.
☞ Replace valves if necessary.
☞ Use petroleum ether or industrial solvent to remove depos-
its. Do not inhale.
View of the disassembled pump head parts
housing
washer
head cover
housing cover valve
rod
diaphragm support disc
diaphragm
seal rings (only MD 4 / MV 2) diaphragm clamping disc
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☞ Check diaphragm for damage and replace if necessary.

➨ To do so use Phillips screw driver to remove four counter-
sunk head screws and lift off housing plate.
☞ Use petroleum ether or industrial solvent to remove depos-
its if necessary. Do not inhale.
Replacing the diaphragm

➨ Use face wrench to remove diaphragm support disc.
➨ Check for washers. Do not mix the washers from the differ-
ent heads. Make sure that the original number is reassem-
bled at the individual pump head.
☞ Smaller number of washers: The pump will not attain ulti-
mate vacuum. More washers: Clamping disc will hit head
cover; noise or even blockade of the pump.
➨ Position new diaphragm between diaphragm clamping disc

with square head screw and diaphragm support disc.
☞ Make sure that the square head screw of the diaphragm
clamping disc is correctly seated in the guide hole of the
diaphragm support disc.
☞ Note: Double diaphragm.
➨ Use face wrench with torque indicator (recommended: face

wrench with torque indicator from VACUUBRAND, Cat.-
No.: 637580) to assemble diaphragm clamping disc, dia-
phragm and diaphragm support disc (and eventually wash-
ers) to the connecting rod.
☞ Make sure that the square head screw of the diaphragm
clamping disc is correctly seated in the guide hole of the
diaphragm support disc.
Optimum torque for the diaphragm support disc: 6 Nm.
☞ The optimum torque is achieved if the pointer in the handle
of the VACUUBRAND face wrench shows to the longer mark-
ing line.
Assembling pump heads:
➨ By turning eccentric bushing (front of connecting rod), bring
connecting rod into a position in which diaphragm is in con-
tact with housing and centred with respect to bore.
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Reassemble in reverse order.

➨ Install head cover (with O-ring if applicable), valves and hous-
ing cover.
☞ Make sure that the valves are correctly seated: Valves at
the outlet with round centred opening under valve, valves at
the inlet with kidney-shaped opening beside valve.
➨ By turning eccentric bushing, bring connecting rod into up-
per turning point position (Max. stroke of the rod).
☞ Pay attention that the diaphragm stays positioned centrally
so that it will become clamped uniformly between housing
and head cover.
➨ Screw in four socket head screws fixing housing cover cross-

wise (e. g. in the sequence ➀, ➁, ➂, ➃) first slightly, then
tighten.
➃ ☞ Do not tighten until head cover is in contact with housing,
➀ torque 12 Nm.
➁
➂
Individual performance check of a pump head :

By measuring the pressure at the inlet port of the individual
head:
Use a suitable vacuum gauge (e. g. DVR 2, cat. no.: 682902),
make sure that it is correctly calibrated, and measure the pres-
sure at the inlet port. A vacuum of less than 110 mbar should
be indicated.
☞ If the reading is higher, recheck the pump chamber and make
sure that the valves and the diaphragms are correctly seated
(diaphragms concentric with bore).
Assembling fittings:
➨ Use open-ended wrench to assemble screw-in fittings with
connection hoses to all pump heads.
If the pump does not achieve the ultimate pressure:
☞ In case the diaphragms and valves have been replaced, a run-in period of several
hours is required before the pump achieves its ultimate vacuum.
If all pump heads achieve a vacuum below 90 mbar but pump does not achieve the
ultimate total pressure:
Check hose connectors between pump heads and manifolds for leaks. If necessary
recheck pump chamber.
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Notes on return to the factory

Repair - return - DKD calibration
Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of danger-
ous goods, occupational health and safety regulations and regulations regarding safe
disposal of waste require that for all pumps and other products the ”Health and safety
clearance form” must be send to our office duly completed and signed before any
equipment is dispatched to our premises.
Fax or post a completed copy of the health and safety clearance form to us in advance.
The declaration must arrive before the equipment. Enclose a second completed copy
with the product. If the equipment is contaminated you must notify the carrier.
No repair / DKD calibration is possible unless the correctly completed form is
returned. Inevitably, there will be a delay in processing the equipment if informa-
tion is missing or if this procedure is not obeyed.
If the product has come in contact with chemicals, radioactive substances or other
substances dangerous to health or environment, the product must be decontaminated
prior to sending it back to the factory.
☞ Return the product to us disassembled and cleaned and accompanied by a cer-
tificate verifying decontamination or
☞ Contact an industrial cleaning and decontamination service directly or
☞ Authorize us to send the product to an industrial cleaning facility at your expense.
To expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the
problem and the product´s operating conditions with every product returned for repair.
We submit quotations only on request and always at the customer´s expense. If an
order is given, the costs incurred are offset from the costs for repair or from the pur-
chase price, if the customer prefers to buy a new product instead of repairing the
defective one.
☞ If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the equipment might
be returned to you disassembled and at your charge!
In many cases, the components must be cleaned in the factory prior to repair.
For cleaning we use an environmentally responsible water based process. Unfortu-
nately the combined attack of elevated temperature, cleaning agent, ultrasonic treat-
ment and mechanical stress (from pressurised water) may result in damage to the
paint. Please mark in the health and safety clearance form if you wish a repaint at
your expense just in case such a damage should occur.
We also replace parts due to optical aspects upon your request.
Before returning the equipment ensure that (if applicable):
☞ Oil has been drained and an adequate quantity of fresh oil has been filled in to
protect against corrosion.
☞ Equipment has been cleaned and/or decontaminated.
☞ All inlet and outlet ports have been sealed.
☞ Equipment has been properly packed, if necessary, please order an original pack-
aging (costs will be charged), marked as appropriate and the carrier has been noti-
fied.
☞ Ensure that the completed health and safety declaration is enclosed.
We hope for your understanding for these measures, which are beyond our control.
Scrapping and waste disposal:

Dispose of the equipment and any components removed from it safely in accordance
with all local and national safety and environmental requirements. Particular care must
be taken with components and waste oil which have been contaminated with danger-
ous substances from the process. Do not incinerate fluoroelastomer seals and O-rings.
☞ You may authorize us to dispose of the equipment at your expense.
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Health and safety clearance form

Declaration concerning safety, potential hazards and safe disposal of waste, e. g. used oil.
Safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of dangerous goods, occupational health and safety
regulations, safety at work laws and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste, e. g. waste oil, require that for all pumps and
other products this form must be send to our office duly completed and signed before any equipment is dispatched to our
premises. Products will not be accepted for any procedure and handling and repair / DKD calibration will not start
before we have received this declaration.
a) Fax or post a completed copy of this form to us in advance. The declaration must arrive before the equipment. Enclose
a second, completed copy with the product. If the product is contaminated you must notify the carrier (GGVE, GGVS,
RID, ADR).
b) Inevitably, the repair process will be delayed considerably, if this information is missing or this procedure is not obeyed. We
hope for your understanding for these measures which are beyond our control and that you will assist us in expediting the
repair procedure.
c) Make sure that you know all about the substances which have been in contact with the equipment and that all
questions have been answered correctly and in detail.
1. Product (Model): ........................................ 5. Way of transport / carrier:
2. Serial No.: .................................................. ...........................................................................................

3. List of substances in contact with the Day of dispatch to VACUUBRAND:
equipment or reaction products:
3.1 Chemical/substance name, ...........................................................................................
chemical symbol:
a) ................................................................... If the paint is damaged, we wish a repaint or
a replacement of parts due to optical
b) ................................................................... aspects at our expense (see ”Notes on return
to the factory”):
c) ................................................................... ❑ yes ❑ no
d) ................................................................... We declare that the following measures -

3.2 Important informations and precautions, where applicable - have been taken:
e. g. danger classification: - The oil has been drained from the product.
Important: Dispose of according to national
a) ................................................................... regulations.
- The interior of the product has been cleaned.
b) ................................................................... - All inlet and outlet ports of the product have been
sealed.
- The product has been properly packed, if necessary,
c) ................................................................... please order an original packaging (costs will be
charged) and marked as appropriate.
d) ................................................................... - The carrier has been informed about the hazardous
4. Declaration (please mark as applicable): nature of the goods (if applicable).
❑ 4.1 for non dangerous goods: We assure VACUUBRAND that we accept liability for any
damage caused by providing incomplete or incorrect
We assure for the returned product that information and that we shall indemnify VACUUBRAND from
- neither toxic, corrosive, biologically active, explosive, radio- any claims as regards damages from third parties.
active nor contamination dangerous in any way has
occurred. We are aware that as expressed in § 823 BGB (Public
- the product is free of dangerous substances. Law Code of Germany) we are directly liable for injuries or
- the oil or residues of pumped media have been drained. damages suffered by third parties, particularly
❑ 4.2 for dangerous goods:
VACUUBRAND employees occupied with handling/
repairing the product.
We assure for the returned product that
- all substances, toxic, corrosive, biologically active, explo- Signature: ...........................................................................
sive, radioactive or dangerous in any way which have
pumped or been in contact with the product are listed in 3.1, Name (print): ......................................................................
that the information is complete and that we have not
withheld any information. Job title (print): ...................................................................
- the product, in accordance with regulations, has been
❑ cleaned ❑ decontaminated ❑ sterilized. Company´s seal: ...............................................................
Date: ...................................................................................
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 - 97877 Wertheim

-Technology for Vacuum Systems- Tel.: +49 9342 808-0 - Fax: +49 9342 808-450
E-Mail: info@vacuubrand.de
© 2001 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany
Web: www.vacuubrand.de
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Konformitätserklärung
Declaration of conformity
Déclaration de conformité
Membranpumpe / Diaphragm pump / Pompe à membrane
ME 8 (230V; 69 61 76, 69 61 79, 69 61 80)

MZ 4 (230V; 69 62 78, 69 62 79, 69 62 80)
MD 4 (230V; 69 63 74, 69 63 75, 69 62 90)
MV 2 (230V; 69 63 49, 69 63 50, 69 63 52)
Hiermit erklären wir, daß das oben bezeichnete Gerät in Konzeption und Bauart sowie in der von uns in
Verkehr gebrachten Ausführung den grundlegenden Anforderungen der zutreffenden, aufgeführten EU-
Richtlinien entspricht.Bei einer mit uns nicht abgestimmten Änderung an dem Gerät verliert diese Erklä-
rung ihre Gültigkeit.
We herewith declare that the product designated above is in compliance with the basic requirements of
the applicable EC-directives stated below with regard to design, type and model sold by us. This certificate
ceases to be valid if the product is modified without the agreement of the manufacturer.
Par la présente, nous déclarons que le dispositif désigné ci-dessus est conforme aux prescriptions de
base des directives EU applicables et indiqués en ci que concerne conception, dessin et modèle vendu par
nous-mêmes. Cette déclaration cesse d´être valable si des modifications sont apportées au dispositif
sans notre autorisation préalable.
Maschinenrichtlinie (mit Änderungen) / Machine directive (with supplements) / Directive Machines (avec
des suppléments)
2004/42/EG
Niederspannungsrichtlinie / Low-Voltage Directive / Directive Basse Tension
2006/95/EG
Richtlinie Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit / Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive / Directive
Compatibilité Electromagnétique
2004/108/EG
Angewandte Harmonisierte Normen / Harmonized Standards applied / Normes Harmonisées utilisées
DIN EN 12100-2, DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 1012-2, DIN EN 61326-1
Managementsysteme / Management systems / Systèmes de Management
EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 14001 (1997-2006)
Wertheim, 07.05.2008
............................
Ort, Datum / place, date / lieu, date
ppa.
............................ ........................................
(Dr. F. Gitmans) (Dr. J. Dirscherl)
Geschäftsführer / Managing director / Gérant Technischer Leiter / Technical Director / Directeur technique

-Vakuumtechnik im System- Tel.: +49 9342 808-0 - Fax: +49 9342 808-450
-Technology for Vacuum Systems- E-Mail: info@vacuubrand.de
-Technologie pour système à vide- Web: www.vacuubrand.de Dr. Bu
page 22 of 22
Disclaimer: Our technical literature is only intended to inform our customer. The validity of general empirical
values and results obtained under test conditions for specific applications depend on a number of factors
beyond our control. It is therefore strictly the users´ responsibility to very carefully check the validity of
application to their specific requirements. No claims arising from the information provided in this literature
will, consequently, be entertained.

Tel.: +49 9342 808-0 - Fax: +49 9342 808-450
-Technology for Vacuum Systems- E-Mail: info@vacuubrand.de
© 2008 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Web: www.vacuubrand.de

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Instructions for use

In particular, the following differences have to be considered:

☞ The equipment must be connected to a suitable fused and protected electrical

☞ Check that the voltage changeover switch is positioned correctly.

Selecting the supply voltage:

Voltage selection switch:

vacuum adjustment device

Max. per mitted range of supply voltage 100-120 V~ +5/-10% 50-60 Hz

Inlet via protective filter

Dimensions L x W x H mm 386 x 265 x 285

Components Wetted par ts

Attention: The inserts of the silencers are made of rubber foam.

Notes prior to the use of the manometers:

A: Manometer with pressure compensation valve

B: Manometer with pin

C: Manometer with bore at the rear side

D: Manometer without bore, pin or pressure compensation

Technology for Vacuum Systems

Instructions for use

Our quality maxim is the ”zero fault principle”:

Safety information! .................................................................................................... 4

Technical data ............................................................................................................ 7

Use and operation ................................................................................................... 11

Accessories - Installation .......................................................................................12

Replacing diaphragms and valves ........................................................................ 15

Notes on return to the factory ................................................................................ 19

Health and safety clearance form ..........................................................................20

Attention! Important notes!

Not permitted! Misuse may cause damage.

Caution! Hot surface!

Isolate equipment from mains.

The motor is shut down by a thermal cutout in the winding.

Use only genuine spare parts and accessories.

Ultimate vacuum mbar < 80 9 2 0,6

Max. per missible outlet bar 2 2 1.1 1.1

Max. pressure difference bar 2 2 1.1 1.1

Per missible ambient °C 10 to +60 / +10 to +40

Per missible relative % 30 to 85

Power W 200 200 200 200

No-load speed 50/60 Hz m i n -1 1500/1800 1500/1800 1500/1800 1500/1800

M a x i m u m p e r m i s s i bl e 100 V~ +/-10% 50/60 Hz

Motor protection ther mal cutout

Inlet hose nozzle NW 10 small flange NW 16

Dimensions L x W x H mm 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x 315 x 235 x

Weight approx. kg 15.8 15.5 15.6 15.8

We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice!

Components Wetted par ts

We reserve the right for technical modification without prior notice!

Gas inlet temperatures:

outlet with silencer

pump rating plate

outlet with silencer

pump rating plate

outlet with silencer

pump rating plate

outlet with silencer

pump rating plate

Use and operation