Busch 0872-900-823 R 5 0025-0101 E & 0250 C 0511 PDF
Busch 0872-900-823 R 5 0025-0101 E & 0250 C 0511 PDF
Operating Instructions
                                               Busch LLC
                                          516 Viking Drive
                                Virginia Beach, VA 23452
                                   Phone: (757) 463-7800
                                      Fax: (757) 463-7407
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GENERAL 2
Identification                                                                                                 2
Operating Principles                                                                                           2
1.0     INSTALLATION                                                                                           2
1.1     Unpacking                                                                                              2
1.2     Location                                                                                               2
1.3     Power Requirements                                                                                     2
1.4     Vacuum Connections and Drip Legs                                                                       3
1.5     Oil Filling                                                                                            3
2.0     OPERATION                                                                                              4
2.1     Start-up                                                                                               4
2.2     Gas Ballast                                                                                            4
2.3     Process Gas                                                                                            5
2.4     Stopping Pump                                                                                          5
2.5     Water-Cooled Pumps (optional)                                                                          5
2.6     Oxygen Service Pumps                                                                                   5
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 9
Technical Data                                                                                                 14
Parts List                                                                                                     15
Illustration of R 5 0025-0040                                                                                  16
Illustration of R 5 0063-0101                                                                                  17
Illustration of R 5 0250                                                                                       18
We reserve the right to change the product at any time without any form of notification. The information in this pub-
lication is accurate to the best of our ability at the time of printing. Busch LLC will not be responsible for errors
encountered when attempting to perform tasks outlined in this publication which is copyright protected.
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GENERAL                                                            mal responsibility of the carrier and should be reported
                                                                   to them.
Identification
                                                                   Remove the nuts from the bottom of the box/crate and
For model identification, see the nameplate mounted on             pull the pump out of the container, then unscrew the
the side of the exhaust box.                                       studs from the bottom of the rubber feet.
This manual is written to cover RA and RC versions of              The inlet port of the pump is covered with a plastic cap
models 0025, 0040, 0063, 0100, 0101 and 0250 with a                prior to shipment to prevent dirt and other foreign mate-
"C" or "E" appearing as the seventh character in the               rial from entering the pump. Do not remove this cover
model type number stamped into the nameplate. For                  until the pump is actually ready for connection to your
example, it would appear as follows:                               system.
When ordering parts, it is helpful to include the identifi-        The pump must be installed in a horizontal position on
cation code stamped into the side of the cylinder as well          a level surface so that the pump is evenly supported on
as the serial number from the nameplate.                           its rubber feet. Allow sufficient air space between the
                                                                   pump and any walls or other obstructions; adequate
Operating Principles                                               ventilation must be provided for the fans on the pump
                                                                   and motor (i.e., do not locate the pump in a stagnant air
All reference (Ref. XXX) numbers listed in the text and            location).
on illustrations throughout this manual are related to the
drawings and parts list shown later in this publication.           Whenever the pump is transported, be sure to drain the
                                                                   oil prior to shipping to avoid vane breakage when
All R 5 Series, Single Stage, Rotary Vacuum Pumps are              restarting the pump.
direct-driven, air-cooled, oil-sealed, rotary vane pumps
that operate as positive displacement pumps. They                  Do not tip the pump over if it is filled with oil.
consist of a rotor positioned eccentrically in a cylindrical
stator (see Fig. 1). The rotor has three radially sliding          Locate the pump for easy access to the oil sight glass
vanes which divide the pump chamber into three seg-                (Ref. 83) in order to inspect and control the oil level
ments. When the rotor spins, centrifugal force pushes              properly. Allow clearance at the exhaust flange area to
the vanes, which glide in the slots, towards the wall of           provide service access to the exhaust filters.
the cylinder. The rotor has three vanes which divide the
pump chamber into three segments. The gas to be                    1.3      Power Requirements
pumped enters at the inlet port, passes through the inlet
screen and the open anti-suck-back valve into the                  The schematic diagram for the electrical connection is
pump chamber. As the rotor rotates, the inlet aperture             located in the junction box or on the nameplate of the
is closed, the gas is compressed and forced out through            pump motor.
one-way valves between the pump cylinder and the
exhaust box. This operation is repeated three times                The motor must be connected according to the electri-
each revolution.                                                   cal codes governing the installation. The power supply
                                                                   must be routed through a fused switch to protect the
All R 5 series pumps are designed to handle air.                   motor against electrical or mechanical overloads. The
Vapor in the air stream can be tolerated when the                  motor starter has to be set consistent with the motor
pump is operated within certain operating parameters               current listed on the motor nameplate.
as defined by Busch LLC Engineering (see Section
2.2 - Gas Ballast). When you desire to use the pump                If the pump is supplied with a manual motor starter, it is
on an air stream that contains vapors, contact Busch               preset at the factory in accordance with the customer’s
LLC. Engineering for operating recommendations; oth-               specification. For other voltage requirements, contact
erwise, the warranty could be void.                                the factory for motor and/or starter information.
1.0     INSTALLATION                                               Note: See the motor manufacturer’s manual for start-
                                                                   up maintenance of the motor.
1.1     Unpacking
                                                                   Correct direction of rotation is marked by an arrow on
Inspect the box and pump carefully for any signs of                the motor fan housing and is counterclockwise when
damage incurred in transit. Since all pumps are ordi-              looking at the motor from the motor's fan side.
narily shipped FOB our factory, such damage is the nor-
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                                                    Gas ballast         Oil return line to
                                                    (RA)                inlet (RC)
                                          Exhaust
                  Exhaust filter                                                                                  Inlet screen
                                                                                Inlet
Anti-suckback valve
                                                                                                                         Vane
Exhaust valve (RA)
Automotive type
spin-on filter                                                                                               Main oil feed line
CAUTION: After the electrical connection                          CAUTION: The built-in, anti-suck-back valve
has been made, but before the pump is                             is not positive action; do not use it as a sys-
filled with oil, the rotation of the motor                        tem check valve.
must be checked. Open the inlet port and
                                                                  Remove the plastic protective cap from the inlet port
jog the motor briefly to make sure rotation
                                                                  prior to connection of the pump to the system. Vertical
is correct. If it runs backwards and if it is
                                                                  connection of the vacuum line can be made directly to
wired three phase power, reverse any two
                                                                  the pump inlet (Ref. 260).
leads of the three at the power connection.
1.4 Vacuum Connections and Drip Legs                              Type and size of the inlet connections of the R 5 Series
                                                                  pumps are shown in the TECHNICAL DATA page 14.
Use a line size to the vacuum system that is at least as
large as that of the pump inlet. Smaller lines will result        If the gas that is pumped contains dust or other foreign
in lower pumping speeds than the rated values.                    solid particles, a suitable inlet filter (10 micron rating or
                                                                  less) should be connected to the inlet port. Consult the
Install a drip leg and drain on the vertical pipe near the        factory for recommendations.
pump inlet. Also, when installing discharge piping, a
drip leg should be installed. Drain the drip legs often to        1.5       Oil Filling
remove any condensation which may have collected.
                                                                  The pump is shipped without oil. After level installation,
If more than one vacuum pump or a receiver tank is                and after correct rotation has been established and with
connected to a common main line, each pump should                 the pump switched "off" and secured against accidental
have its own manual or automatic operated shut-off                start-up, fill the pump with the recommended vacuum
valve or positive action check valve. The built-in, anti-         oil through the oil filling port (Ref. 88), observing the
suck-back valve should not be used as a shut-off valve            "MAX" and "MIN" position at the oil sight glass (Ref.
for the vacuum system.                                            83).
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Non-detergent oil should be used. Do not use                    Fill the pump with oil as described in Section 1.5.
detergent motor oil as additives in detergent oil will
plug exhaust filter elements and shorten their life.            - Oil Filling
It is recommended that Busch R500 Series oil be used            Start the pump and immediately close the inlet. Run the
to receive the best performance from your vacuum                pump for a few minutes before checking the oil level
equipment. R500 Series oil is a high quality vacuum oil         again. With the pump shut off, the oil level should be
that will give longer running time between oil changes,         visible in the oil sight glass (Ref. 83), between the "MIN"
will provide better lubrication at high operating               and "MAX" mark.
temperatures, and will prolong the life of exhaust filter
elements. This oil can be obtained directly from Busch          Add oil, if necessary, but only add it when the pump has
LLC in Virginia Beach, Virginia.                                been shut off and the circulating oil has had sufficient
                                                                time to return to the oil sump.
The strict use of Busch oils and parts from the day of
purchase can extend the life of the vacuum pump.                Note: The oil separated by the exhaust filter element
                                                                forms droplets on the outside of the exhaust filter that
For general applications, use R530 in all models                collect at a low point in the upper half of the exhaust
covered by this manual. Use R590 or R570 in pumps               box. From there the collected oil is drained back to the
that are operated in high ambient temperatures (above           oil sump via an oil check valve (Ref. 275) which opens
90°F) or when the oil carbonizes (turns black) before           on R 5 RA model pumps when the pump is shut off. It is
the change interval. Use R590 or R570 on 0250 pumps.            necessary to shut off the RA model pumps after every 8
Contact the factory for recommendations when using              hours of operation to allow the check valve to open. If
other oils.                                                     the pump is not shut off after this time period, it is
                                                                possible to starve the pump of oil since the oil is not
The TECHNICAL DATA chart on page 14 gives the                   allowed to drain back into the oil sump and/or oil
approximate quantities of oil required for each pump.           droplets may be blown out of the exhaust. If the pump
The oil capacity chart should only be used as a guide,          is operating at high pressure it may be necessary to
since oil capacity may be slightly lower, depending on          shut it down sooner than 8 hours.
whether the pump was filled previously, and whether all
components such as oil filter, oil lines, etc., were            On R 5 (Standard) RC model pumps, the collected oil is
allowed to completely drain. Use only the sight glass           drawn continuously during operation of the vacuum
reading for proper level. Never overfill!                       pump to the inlet flange (Ref. 260) via the oil return line
                                                                (Ref. 290). The oil return line is connected directly to the
WARNING: Keep the oil fill plug tight as                        area of the exhaust box, downstream of the exhaust
pressure in the exhaust box could cause                         filter, which is at atmospheric pressure. Therefore, a
bodily injury if the plug is blown out. Do not                  constant amount of air is sucked into the pump, which
fill/add the pump with oil through the                          is an additional reason that the R 5 Standard Series
exhaust/inlet ports as there is danger of                       Pumps do not achieve as low a vacuum as the R 5
breaking the vanes!                                             Series Super Vacuum Pumps. RC model pumps can
                                                                run continuously without having to shut them off for the
                                                                oil to drain back.
For ambient operating temperatures lower than 41°F,
use Busch R580 synthetic oil. If this does not help             2.2      Gas Ballast
(where the pump has difficulty starting due to high oil
viscosity), contact the factory in Virginia Beach,              All RA Series pumps are equipped with a gas ballast
Virginia.                                                       valve. The gas ballast valve (Ref. 440) is located
                                                                between the inlet port and the exhaust box. RA series
Replace the oil fill plug (Ref. 88), making sure that the       pumps are equipped with a permanent gas ballast
gasket (Ref. 89) is in place and properly seated and            which cannot be shut off unless the sintered filter is
secured. Some pumps are equipped with an exhaust                removed and the orifice plugged. Larger pumps are
pressure gauge as an integral part of the oil fill plug.        equipped with an adjustable gas ballast valve.
Switch the power back into the "on" position.
                                                                The adjustable gas ballast valve should normally be left
2.0     OPERATION                                               open. Its primary function is to prevent water vapor from
                                                                condensing in the pump. Condensation causes emulsi-
2.1     Start-up                                                fication of the oil, loss of lubricity, and possible rotor
                                                                seizure.
Check rotation of the motor as described in Section 1.3.
- Power Requirements
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2.3     Process Gas                                                makes the pump run cooler.
The R 5 series pumps are designed to pump air and are              The thermostatic valve can be manually opened by
not intended for use when water vapor is being                     inserting a screwdriver under each side of the spring
pumped. In some applications, when the quantity of the             guide and prying the spring and guide upward away
water vapor is moderate, R 5 pumps have been used                  from the valve body.
with good results. On these occasions, the pump is run
                                                                                              Thermostatic
until it is up to operating temperature before it is allowed
                                                                                              valve
to pump the process gas. The pump is also operated
for a period of time off process and on air (to clear it of
process gas) before it is shut down. This operating
technique prevents the vapor from condensing in the
pump. Before attempting to pump a gas laden with
water vapor, contact Busch Engineering for advice.
To stop the pump, turn off the power. The pump has a
built-in, anti-suck-back valve (Ref. 251 thru 255) to pre-
vent the pump from rotating backwards when it is shut
off.
                                                                              Fig. 2 - Water-cooled Pump
CAUTION: Do not use the anti-suck-back
valve as a system check valve for your vac-                        The water cooling option can be used to cool pumps
uum system. Do not depend on the anti-                             operating in high ambient temperatures, or it can be
suck-back valve to prevent pump oil from                           used to maintain a pump at elevated temperatures to
migrating through the inlet into the system                        prevent condensation inside the pump in wet applica-
when the pump is shut down.                                        tions. Contact Busch Engineering in for details.
Install an automatic operated valve (such as a check               2.6     Oxygen Service Pumps
valve) in front of the pump, if more than one pump is
pumping on the same line or if there is a sufficient vol-          Oxygen service pumps must be used in oxygen
ume of vacuum in the system to cause the pump oil to               enriched applications that are defined as any applica-
be drawn into the piping when that pump is shut down.              tion which has a process gas that is 25% or more oxy-
                                                                   gen. If this pump is contaminated by organic com-
All R 5 Series pumps are vented internally to atmos-               pounds, do not attempt to use it on oxygen service until
pheric pressure through venting holes that are next to             it has been decontaminated.
the exhaust valve assembly.
                                                                   These pumps have been manufactured, solvent
2.5     Water-Cooled Pumps (optional)                              washed (to remove organic contaminants) and assem-
                                                                   bled according to the latest technical standards and
Water-cooled pumps are cooled by circulating the oil               safety regulations. If this pump is not installed properly
through a shell-and-tube type heat exchanger. The cir-             or not used as directed, a dangerous situation or dam-
culation of the pump oil through the shell is created by           age might occur. It is mandatory that these operating
vacuum in the pump, but the circulation of the cooling             instructions be read and understood prior to vacuum
water through the tubes is thermostatically controlled.            pump installation and start-up!
The flow rate of the cooling water is controlled by a ther-
mostatically activated valve (see Fig. 2) that senses,
                                                                   WARNING: This pump is filled with a special
through a capillary bulb mounted in the exhaust box,
                                                                   operating fluid. Do not use any other type
the pump's oil temperature as it is discharged from the
                                                                   of fluid, oil and/or grease. Use the follow-
compression chamber. The valve will open at its set
                                                                   ing:
point and close at approximately 3°F to 5°F below the
set point. The valve set point is adjustable as follows:
                                                                   • Busch R-620 oil (Fomblin LC 250®)
(a) Rotate the valve adjustment screw counterclock-
                                                                   Use of other oils could result in injury or damage to
wise to cause the valve to open at a higher tempera-
ture. This makes the pump run hotter.                              personnel or the pump!
(b) Rotate the valve adjustment screw clockwise to                 If you have any questions, please phone our
make the valve open at a lower temperature. This                   Customer Service Department for more information.
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For overhaul/repair of oxygen service pumps,                       contamination, a thorough flushing may be needed.
Busch LLC strongly recommends that all major repair                Contact the factory for flushing oil (Busch R568) and
operations be conducted at the factory. Improper                   refer to Section 3.1.4 for the flushing procedure.
handling of repairs could result in extreme
danger to personnel operating the pump.                            3.1.2 Oil Type and Quantity
3.0     ROUTINE MAINTENANCE                                        See Section 1.5 - Oil Filling for details on oil type and
                                                                   quantity.
R 5 Series pumps require very little maintenance; how-
ever, to insure optimum pump performance, the follow-              3.1.3 Oil and Filter Change
ing steps are recommended.
                                                                   CAUTION: When changing the oil and fil-
3.1     Pump Oil                                                   ters, it may be necessary to flush the pump
                                                                   to remove any build-up of degraded oil from
3.1.1 Oil Level                                                    the sumps, oil lines, radiators, etc., to
                                                                   ensure proper oil flow through the pump.
CAUTION: Do not add oil while the pump is                          Reduced oil flow, especially through radia-
running since hot oil vapor may escape                             tors and cooling coils, can cause mechani-
through the oil fill port.                                         cal damage or extreme overheating, which
                                                                   could cause the oil vapors to ignite.
CAUTION: Insufficient oil quantity in the
pump has the potential, under certain con-                         WARNING: Always take the necessary pre-
ditions, to lead to self-ignition of the                           cautions concerning personal protective
remaining oil in the pump.                                         equipment when changing oil and make
                                                                   sure the pump is switched to "off" so that
With the pump installed relatively level, make sure that           accidental starting will not occur. Oil tem-
there is sufficient clean oil in the pump. The oil level           perature can reach 212°F and may pose a
should be observed on a daily basis and/or after 8                 danger of scalding.
hours of operation and should be replenished if it drops
below the 1/4 mark on the oil sight glass on pumps with            See Section 1.5 and the Technical Data on page 14 for
one sight glass.                                                   details on oil type and quantity.
On RA Series pumps, you must first shut the pump off               Check the oil for contamination on a weekly basis by
in order to let the oil flow back into the oil sump prior to       shutting the pump off and draining some of the oil into
checking the sight glass. Allowing insufficient time for           a small glass or a similar transparent container through
the oil to drain back into the sump on RA Series pumps             the oil drain port (Ref. 95).
prior to adding oil could result in overfilling.
                                                                   Oil life is dependent upon the conditions to which it is
Oil level readings should be done only when the pump               exposed. A clean, dry air stream and an oil operating
is turned off. Oil can be added to the oil fill port (Ref.         temperature under 210°F are ideal conditions. When
88) if the pump is shut off and the circulating oil has suf-       using R530 (hydrocarbon oil), it is recommended that
ficient time to return to the oil sump. The oil might              oil changes are made every three (3) to four (4) months
appear to be foamy, which is a normal phenomenon                   or 500 to 750 hours of operation, or as necessary if high
with aerated oil.                                                  heat is contaminating the oil. The use of Busch R570
                                                                   (synthetic) or R590 (semi-synthetic) oil may significant-
Under normal circumstances, it should not be neces-                ly extend the operating hours between oil changes
sary to add or drain oil from the pump between recom-              under ideal conditions. However, you may need to flush
mended oil changes.                                                out the pump before changing. Contact the factory
                                                                   Service Department for advice. Oil samples should be
A significant drop in oil level means there is an oil leak         taken regularly when exceeding the 500-750 hour rec-
or that an exhaust filter is broken, and the pump should           ommendation.
be smoking excessively. It is normal for the oil to be
foamy and light in color in an operating pump.                     Excessive Heat
However, if the oil is milky colored, it is an indication
that water is present in the oil. Normally, by operating           When the pump is subjected to operating conditions
the pump for an extended period, with the inlet suction            that will cause the oil to be heated above 210°F, the oil
blanked off and the gas ballast (Ref. 440) open on RA              will carbonize and become contaminated after a rela-
pumps, the water will be purged from the oil. If the oil           tively low number of operating hours. The higher the
is dark colored, it is contaminated or carbonized and              temperature, the quicker the oil becomes contaminated.
must be changed. Depending on the severity of the
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If the oil temperature is too severe, Busch R570 (syn-                    the steps in the flushing procedure:
thetic) or R590 (semi-synthetic) oil should be used to
withstand the elevated temperatures. If synthetic oil is                  Shut the pump off and drain all the oil from the pump
used, the pump should be flushed with Busch R568 oil.                     and remove the access plates (Ref. 205) from the
Contact the factory for instructions on the flushing pro-                 exhaust box (Ref. 075). Remove the metal baffle (Ref.
cedure. Auxiliary oil cooling is the most practical                       078) and take a good look at the internal walls of the oil
approach to a severe heating problem.                                     sump. If the walls are discolored but have no build up
                                                                          of any kind one can proceed with the flushing. If gelled
Contaminated Air Stream                                                   or burnt oil is clinging to the walls this material must be
                                                                          scraped and removed prior to flushing. Proceed by
When the air stream contains a solid and/or liquid that                   scraping and cleaning as much of the exhaust box as
can contaminate the oil, it must be changed more often.                   possible. The more debris that is removed now the
If the air stream contains a small percentage of con-                     more effective the flushing will be later. Re-install the
taminates and/or they are slightly aggressive* (mild                      metal baffle, cover and proceed with the flushing. At
acids, etc.), synthetic oil, such as Busch R570, will                     this point one must remember that the oil lines and oil
resist breakdown better than the standard Busch R530.                     cooler might also be plugged to a point where no
The solution is to install a filter or knock-out pot to keep              amount of flushing will make a difference and a com-
the contaminates out of the pump.                                         plete overhaul will be the only option. Depending on
                                                                          the severity of the oil contamination flushing may be a
*Process air streams with a large percentage of contaminates and/or       last ditch effort.
more than slightly aggressive contaminates must use a chemical duty
pump.
                                                                          Drain all of the oil from the pump. The more contami-
                                                                          nated oil you remove now the more effective the oil
Oil change intervals can only be established by experi-                   flushing will be.
ence with the pump operating in the actual conditions
(see previous paragraph for some of the conditions).                      Remove the oil filter (Ref. 100) and install a new one. It
Develop the oil change interval by periodically checking                  is recommended that you do not change the exhaust fil-
an oil sample removed from the pump. When the oil                         ter or filters until after the flushing to prevent contami-
sample has become dark in color (from solids and car-                     nation of any new filters.
bonized particles) or is milky looking (from water), it is
time to discard it. As mentioned before, a thorough                       Fill the exhaust box with the proper amount of flushing
flushing may be required.                                                 oil (Busch R-568).
3.1.4 Oil Flushing Procedure                                              If possible run the pump with the inlet closed and off of
                                                                          the process. Run the pump for approximately six hours,
Flushing is needed under certain conditions. Some                         shut the pump off and drain a small sample of oil into a
pumps will be beyond flushing and will need to be over-                   clear container.
hauled.
                                                                          Examine it. If it is clear to amber run the pump for
To help determine if flushing is needed, observe the                      another six hours and examine it again. If after the first
condition of the oil as it is drained from the pump. Is it                six hours it is black drain it and fill again using another
black and tar like or contaminated in any way? Was the                    new oil filter.
pump noisy, overheating, or was the motor overload
shutting the pump off? How old is the pump and when                       If after the second flushing the oil still remains black the
was the last time the oil was changed?                                    pump may have too much contaminated oil in it to flush
                                                                          out properly. There may be residue remaining in the
If the above conditions exist or you don't know when the                  lines and cooler that will not flush out. An overhaul will
last oil change was performed further investigation is                    be necessary.
needed. Also, when changing from one oil type such as
R530 to another type such as R590 or R570 it will be                      If after the second six hour period the oil still remains
beneficial to flush. Although the oils are compatible,                    clear to amber in color drain it, change the oil filter and
mixing a lesser grade oil such as R530 with a synthetic                   fill with the regular oil. At this point also change the
oil like R570 will reduce the effectiveness of the syn-                   exhaust filters.
thetic oil.
                                                                          Run the pump with a fresh charge of the oil to be used
All of the oil will be removed and replaced with the                      in your application (not R-568), and monitor the operat-
flushing oil (Busch R-568), and eventually that will be                   ing conditions closely. Check for noise, overheating
replaced by whatever Busch oil is needed for your par-                    and oil condition until a regular oil change schedule can
ticular application. Have enough oil and oil filters on                   be established.
hand for a couple of flushes. The following describes
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Do not let the oil turn black. Change it before it fails. If
the oil is kept in good condition the pump will last for
years. If the oil starts to turn black do not hesitate to
flush again. Keeping on top of the oil changes will pre-
vent costly overhauls.
In order to replace the filter, remove the four socket             WARNING: Do not inhale through the filter
head cap screws (Ref. 146 on 0025 through 0101 / Ref.              or allow your mouth to come in direct con-
142 0n 0250) and lockwashers (Ref. 143) retaining the              tact with the filter.
exhaust port housing (see Fig. 3). Pull the housing off
the exhaust box and set it aside. Use a slotted head               Use a shop rag to seal off the connection between the
screw driver to loosen the exhaust filter retaining spring,        air hose and the filter. If you can blow through it, the
then rotate and remove the spring (see Fig. 4). Pull the           element is good. If not, discard it and install a new one.
filter cartridge (Ref. 120) out of the exhaust box.                The filter cannot be cleaned successfully. Visually
                                                                   inspect the filter element for cracks.
WARNING: Wear safety glasses when
installing or removing the spring retainers.                       Reinstall the filter elements. Make sure the open end of
The retainers can, if not secured correctly,                       the element is properly seated down in its recess in the
slip off and fly out of the exhaust box.                           exhaust box with the O-ring (Ref. 121) correctly posi-
                                                                   tioned. Retain the filter with the spring clip, tighten the
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tension screw until the filter is secure. Place the                  ter material as practice determines.
exhaust port gasket and cover in position on the
exhaust box and retain with the cap screws.                          The radiator (Ref. 241) on model 0250, the fan cover
                                                                     (Ref. 340) on the 0025 through 0101 models and (Ref.
3.4      Inlet Flange                                                244) on the 0250 model should be inspected regularly
                                                                     for debris. Soiling prevents cool air intake and may lead
The standard inlet flange assembly contains an inlet                 to overheating of the pump.
screen (Ref. 261) which may require occasional clean-
ly. The frequency of cleaning can only be determined                 Drain drip legs on inlet and exhaust piping.
by experience and is affected by hours of operation and
particle size being trapped. An optional vacuum inlet fil-           3.7     Overhaul Kit/Filter
ter is offered and can help minimize the need or fre-
quency of cleaning the inlet screen.                                 An overhaul kit containing a set of gaskets and O-rings,
                                                                     vanes, bearings and bearing sleeves, shaft seals and
To clean the screen, disconnect the flange from the                  taper pins, is available from the factory.
process piping. Remove the four screws and lock-
washers (Ref. 265/266). Remove the inlet flange (Ref.                Also, a filter kit containing oil drain plug, gaskets, auto-
260). Remove the screen (Ref. 261) and clean with                    motive-type oil filter (where applicable), exhaust filter,
compressed air. After cleaning, install the screen and               and synthetic baffle strainer (where applicable), is avail-
inlet securing them with the screws and lockwashers.                 able from the factory.
Make sure the O-ring (Ref. 265) is in place prior to
securing the screws. Reattach the process piping to                  When ordering, please specify pump size and model (a
the inlet.                                                           4-digit suffix after size), and serial number.
If the pump is equipped with a special vacuum inlet fil-             4.1     Trouble
ter in applications where powder, dust or grit is present,
the filter cartridge should be cleaned on a weekly basis,            Pump does not reach "blank-off" pressure,
or as required, depending on the amount of foreign par-              which is the lowest absolute pressure (best
ticles to which the pump is exposed.                                 vacuum) when running with the inlet closed
                                                                     via a blank flange or a valve; or the pump
3.6      Routine Maintenance Schedule                                takes too long to evacuate the system.
                                                                     Blank-off pressure can be measured by
See the motor manufacturer’s manual for the periodic                 using a good quality capsule gauge.
motor maintenance.
                                                                     Possible Cause:
Note: Lack of proper maintenance can result in
blocked filters, radiators, oil lines, etc. This condition           Contaminated oil is the most common cause of not
can lead to excessive heat causing mechanical failure                reaching the ultimate pressure.
or ignition of the oil vapors.
                                                                     Remedy:
Daily: Visually check oil level (see 3.1.1 and 3.1.2).
                                                                     Shut off pump, after operating temperature has been
Weekly: Check oil for contamination (see 3.1.3).                     reached, drain the warm oil from pump and exchange
Inspect inlet filter (see 3.5).                                      automotive-type oil filter (where applicable), if neces-
                                                                     sary. Flush and fill pump with new oil and take new
Every three (3) or four (4) months, 500 to 750                       blank-off measurement after operating temperature is
hours of operation, or as necessary: See 3.1.3                       reached (at least 20-30 minutes).
and 1.5. Drain and discard oil from the hot pump.
Replace the automotive-type oil filter and refill with               Possible Cause:
fresh oil through the fill plug (see 3.1.2 through 3.1.3
and 3.2).                                                            Vacuum system or vacuum piping not leak-tight.
Wire mesh inlet screen plugged (Ref. 261).                         Exhaust valve (Ref. 159) is not properly seated or it is
                                                                   partially stuck open (RA models only).
Remedy:
                                                                   Remedy:
Clean wire mesh inlet screen. Install inlet filter if prob-
lem repeats frequently.                                            Follow disassembly and assembly steps outlined in the
                                                                   Maintenance and Repair Manual or contact the nearest
Possible Cause:                                                    Busch Factory Service Center.
Shut off the pump, add the necessary oil, or if oil seems          Remedy:
contaminated, drain balance of oil from pump,
exchange automotive oil filter, and refill with fresh oil.         Free vanes or replace with new ones following disas-
Flush if necessary.                                                sembly and assembly steps outlined in the
                                                                   Maintenance and Repair Manual or contact the nearest
Possible Cause:                                                    Busch Factory Service Center.
The oil return line (Ref. 290) is connected directly to             Change to R580 vacuum oil if very cold, or warm up oil
atmospheric pressure in the exhaust area. On small                  before starting the pump.
model pumps, a fairly large amount of air is sucked
through the oil return line, and it may not be possible to          Possible Cause:
reach 15 torr or 29.4 inches Hg. blank-off on the inlet of
the pump under these conditions.                                    Pump runs in the wrong direction.
Pump will not start. Pump is overfilled with oil or wrong kind of oil is used.
The motor does not have proper supply voltage or is                 Correct the oil level and quality per Section 1.5 and use
overloaded; motor starter overload settings are too low             recommended motor oil.
or wrong setting; fuses are burned; or wire is too small
or too long, causing a voltage drop to the motor.                   Possible Cause:
Pump or motor is blocked. The exhaust filter is clogged due to process material.
Remedy: Remedy:
Remove fan cover and try to turn pump and motor by                  Contact the factory in Virginia Beach, Va. for recom-
hand. If frozen, remove motor from pump and check                   mendations or proper filter cartridge.
motor and pump separately. If pump is frozen, disas-
semble completely per the Maintenance and Repair                    Possible Cause:
Manual and remove foreign objects in the pump or
replace broken vanes.                                               Loose connection in motor terminal box; not all motor
                                                                    coils are properly connected. Motor operates on two
4.3     Trouble                                                     phases only.
Follow disassembly and assembly steps outlined in the              Oil return line (Ref. 290) on RC Standard pump is
Maintenance and Repair Manual and remove foreign                   clogged or broken.
parts, and replace vanes and bearings or contact the
nearest Busch Factory Service Center..                             Remedy:
4.4     Trouble                                                    Free clogged line or replace. Check that oil is being
                                                                   drawn out of the exhaust filter area while the vacuum
Pump discharges smoke at the exhaust port                          pump is operating.
or expels oil droplets from the exhaust.
                                                                   Note: An oil filling plug with pressure gauge is provid-
Possible Cause:                                                    ed on all R 5 Series pumps, so that the pressure in front
                                                                   of the exhaust filters can be monitored. The green field
Exhaust filter is not properly seated with O-ring (Ref.            indicates that the filters are still effective. Back pres-
121) in filter base or filter material is cracked.                 sure that causes a continuous reading in the red field
                                                                   requires immediate change of exhaust filters (Ref. 120).
Remedy:
                                                                   4.5     Trouble
Check condition and check for proper seating of
exhaust filters. Replace if necessary. Also, check filter          Pump runs very noisily.
spring clips for tightness.
                                                                   Possible Cause:
Possible Cause:
                                                                   Coupling insert worn.
Exhaust filter is clogged with foreign particles.
                                                                   Remedy:
Remedy:
                                                                   Replace coupling insert in motor/pump coupling.
Replace exhaust filter.
                                                                   Possible Cause:
Possible Cause:
                                                                   Bearing noise.
The oil return valve (Ref. 275) is stuck open on RA/RB
pumps. Proper function is that when blowing into check             Remedy:
valve, it should close. When applying vacuum on it,
check valve should open.                                           Follow disassembly and assembly steps outlined in the
                                                                   Maintenance and Repair Manual and replace bearings.
WARNING: Do not apply pressure or vacu-
um by mouth.                                                       Possible Cause:
Shut pump down during break periods or install an addi-            Note: The oil temperature with a closed inlet should be
tional oil return line assembly. Check that oil return             approximately 185-225°F depending on pump type. At
valve (Ref. 275) is free and drains oil back into the              24 in. Hg, the oil in the pump can go above 225°F.
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These values are taken at an ambient temperature of              Possible Cause:
68°F. The maximum recommended ambient operating
temperature for an R 5 is 100°F on a continuous basis.           Pump was operated for an extended period of time in
When it is necessary to operate a pump in ambient tem-           the wrong rotation.
peratures above this limit, careful oil monitoring and/or
optional water cooling is necessary. Contact the facto-          Remedy:
ry for details.
                                                                 Inspect vanes and replace.
Possible Cause:
                                                                 Possible Cause:
Not enough air ventilation to the pump.
                                                                 Liquid carryover into the pump cylinder broke vanes
Remedy:                                                          while pump was running, or oil broke vanes on start-up.
Clean motor and pump air grills. Do not install the              Remedy:
pump in an enclosed cabinet unless a sufficient amount
of cool air is supplied to the pump. On pumps with oil           (a)   Install condensate trap on the inlet of the pump.
cooling coils, clean outside fin assembly. Bring ambient
air temperature down.                                            (b) Pump was overfilled with oil in oil reservoir.
                                                                 Follow oil filling procedure (see Section 1.5) and do not
Possible Cause:                                                  overfill.
Automotive-type oil filter clogged and pump does not             (c)   Built-in, anti-suck-back valve (Ref. 250 through
receive enough oil.                                              255) leaking while pump was shut down and vacuum
                                                                 was left in manifold. Clean valve seat and check that
Remedy:                                                          anti-suck-back valve holds vacuum on inlet when pump
                                                                 is shut down.
Change automotive oil filter.
                                                                 (d) Two pumps or a receiver is on the same main
Possible Cause:                                                  line. Install a manual or automatic operated valve in
                                                                 front of each pump.
Not enough oil in oil reservoir, or badly burned oil is
used for pump lubrication.                                       4.8     Trouble
Remedy: Remedy:
Disassemble and exchange vanes as outlined in the                Use only automotive filter as listed in Section 3.2 and
Maintenance and Repair Manual or contact the nearest             blow lines free. Flush oil cooler.
Busch Factory Service Center..
                                                                 Possible Cause:
The Limited Standard Warranty is valid only when the                     THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES IMPLIED OR
product has been properly installed, used in a normal                    EXPRESSED THAT EXTEND BEYOND THOSE
manner, and serviced according to the operating man-                     CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED STANDARD
ual. This warranty shall not extend to products that                     WARRANTY.
have been misused, neglected, altered, or repaired
without factory authorization during the warranty period.
We highly recommend the use of Busch oils and parts
to achieve documented performance and efficient oper-
Technical Data
Notes: *Because various motor types might be available and/or used on your specific pump, you should always refer to the motor nameplate
to verify HP, volts, amps, frame size, etc. or consult the factory.
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                                       0025 - 0250 "C" & "E" Parts List
1     Cylinder                          151   Exh. Screen, coarse              301    Screw hex head cap
5     Socket set screw                  152   Exh. Screen, fine                302    Lockwasher
15    Rotor                             159   Valve assembly, exhaust          306    Motor adapter flange
18    Bearing sleeve                    161   Oil service block                307    Lockwasher
22    Vane                              162   Oil service block gasket         311    Coupling half, pump side
25    Endplate, motor side              163   Hex head cap screw               312    Coupling insert
26    Endplate, fan side                164   Lockwasher                       313    Coupling half, motor side
30    Bearing                           165   Socket head cap screw            315    Plastic clip
31    Spacer, bearing to Seal           166   Lockwasher                       320    Spacer
35    Shaft seal                        168   O-ring                           321    Fan
42    Retainer ring                     169   Exhaust valve cover plate        322    Axial fan
43    Screw, hex head                   175   Socket head cap screw            323    Socket set screw
46    Gasket-ring                       176   Lockwasher                       326    Retainer ring
47    Plug                              185   Gasket, cylinder/exhaust box     331    Set screw
49    O-ring                            186   Stud                             333    Set screw
50    O-ring                            187   Lockwasher                       340    Fan guard
53    Screw, hex head                   189   Stud                             341    Screw, self tapping
54    Lockwasher                        190   Lockwasher                       342    Sleeve, plastic
57    Hex head screw                    191   Nut                              345    Fan cover shield
58    Lockwasher                        205   Exhaust cover side plate         353    Socket head cap screw
60    Taper pin                         206   Cover plate gasket               360    Lockwasher
63    Plug                              207   Socket head cap screw            390    Eye bolt adapter
64    Gasket-ring                       208   Lockwasher                       391    Eye bolt
65    Shaft key                         221   Hydraulic fitting banjo          392    Lockwasher
66    Shaft key                         222   Hydraulic fitting, straight      393    Hex head screw
75    Exhaust box                       223   Hydraulic fitting, elbow/banjo   400    Motor
78    Baffle, expanded metal            224   Pipe adapter                     401    Screw, hex head cap
79    Demister pad                      225   Hydraulic fitting                402    Lockwasher
80    Sheet metal baffle                230   Oil tubing                       409    Motor foot spacer
83    Oil sight glass                   231   Oil tubing                       411    Flat Washer
84    Gasket ring, sight glass          232   Oil tubing                       413    Slotted set screw
88    Oil fill plug                     238   Socket head cap screw            415    Screw, hex. head cap
89    Gasket ring, fill plug            239   Lockwasher                       416    Stud, motor foot
90    Exhaust pressure gauge            241   Oil cooler                       417    Set screw
95    Oil drain plug                    242   O-ring                           419    Spacer, motor foot
96    O-ring                            244   Fan cover                        421    Foot, rubber
99    Pipe nipple                       247   Socket head cap screw            422    Foot, rubber
100   Oil filter                        250   Housing, lower, inlet            423    Lockwasher
105   Cover, exhaust box                251   Valve plate, inlet               424    Hex nut
106   Gasket, exhaust box cover         252   Valve plate guide                425    Stud
107   Screw, exhaust box                253   O-ring                           430    Name plate
108   Lockwasher                        254   Spring, valve plate              431    Label "arrow"
115   Exhaust filter bracket            255   O-ring                           436    Maintenance label
120   Exhaust filter                    260   Inlet flange, upper              440    Gas Ballast Assembly
121   O-ring                            261   Inlet screen                     470    Hyd. fitting banjo
125   Filter spring assembly            265   Screw, hex head cap              471    Tubing, gas ballast
126   Filter spring screw               266   Lockwasher                       472    Valve, check gas ballast
130   Strainer                          270   Plug                             473    Coupling
136   Gasket, exh. box service block    271   Gasket ring                      474    Filter, gas ballast
137   Lockwasher                        275   Oil return valve                 475    Valve, pet cock
138   Screw                             276   Gasket ring                      476    Gas ballast elbow
139   Service block                     284   Hydraulic, fitting banjo         477    Pet cock valve
140   Exhaust cover plate               285   Screw, oil recirculation         478    Hex head cap screw
141   Exhaust cover gasket              286   Banjo fitting housing            479    Lockwasher
142   Socket head cap screw             288   Gasket ring
143   Lockwasher                        289   Screw                            Note: This parts list includes parts for all
144   Retaining ring                    290   Oil return line, RA version      the pumps covered by this manual.
145   Housing, exhaust port             291   Hyd. fitting, straight           Your specific model might not neces-
146   Screw, exhaust housing            292   Carburetor jet                   sarily have all the part 5 indicated in this
148   Service block oil baffle          293   Oil return line, RC version      list. Refer to the illustration for your
149   Socket head cap screw             297   Screen fan guard                 specific model pump when comparing
150   Lockwasher                        300   Motor mounting bracket           part numbers or consult the factory.
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