Safety Information; General Safety Information; Intended Use; Startup - schmalz Multi-Clamp VC-M-PU 4 110V-AC Notice D'utilisation

1 Safety Information

1.1 General safety information

 These
operating instructions
information on using the Multi-Clamp vacuum pump.
Please read the operating instructions thoroughly and
keep them for later reference.
 The
Multi-Clamp vacuum pump
commissioned after the operating instructions have
been read and fully understood.
 In addition to these operating instructions, instructions
must also be provided in terms of the German "Health
and Safety at Work Act" [Arbeitsschutzgesetz] and the
German "Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health"
[Arbeitsmittelbenutzungsverordnung].
 General safety regulations and European standards,
including those set by the machine manufacturers,
must be observed and adhered to.
 Please observe the accident prevention regulations for
condensers, VBG 16, especially
"Installation" and IV "Operation" and VBG 4 "Electrical
systems and equipment". The vacuum pump may only
be modified or changed with the approval of the
manufacturer.
 Installation and maintenance may only be carried out
by qualified specialist personnel.
 Sudden vacuum failure may lead to hazardous
situations.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump may only be used for
the purpose for which it was intended.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump may only be operated
in a flawless, fully-functional condition.

1.2 Intended use

 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump is used for creating a
vacuum.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump is only suitable for
evacuating dry, non-aggressive and liquid-free gases.
 The figures apply to a height of 800 m above sea
level.
 The pump works entirely free of oil and therefore
should not draw in any oil mist.
 The ambient temperature may not exceed 45 °C.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump should be stored in a
dry place and the development of condensation due to
water vapor should be avoided.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump was developed
especially for use in the skilled crafts sector for
clamping workpieces in combination with the Multi-
Clamp vacuum clamping system when carrying out
manual machining. The use for another purpose is not
completely ruled out, but it must adhere to the above
requirements.

2 Startup

 Place the Multi-Clamp vacuum pump on an even and
stable support.
 Using the vacuum hose supplied you can now connect
the Multi-Clamp clamping system to the vacuum
pump. If you are using the pump for another purpose,
you must check that all the connections are
compatible and clean.
 Ensure that all the connections are free of oil, grease,
water or other soiling.
 There should be at least 10 cm of free space between
the device and adjacent walls, so that the air flow for
cooling is not restricted.
 You must ensure that the motor fan has free suction
and the cooling air can flow out unrestricted, so that
the inner temperature does not rise too greatly.
 Insert the power cable into a 230 V plug socket.
 The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump is now ready for use.

3 Description

3.1 Components

contain important
may only be
section IIIc
Item Description
1 Carrying handle
2 Manometer
3 Filter cover
4 Vacuum connection
5 Housing cover
6 Filter
7 Outlet valve
8 Cable drum
9 ON/OFF power switch
10 Power cable with plug

3.2 Function and application

The Multi-Clamp suction pump is a dry-running rotary
vane pump. It is intended for creating the operating
vacuum for the Multi-Clamp vacuum clamping system.
The vacuum pump is connected to the clamping system
via the vacuum connection [item 4] using the supplied
hose set. If you are using the pump for another, intended
purpose, you must first check that all the connection
lines and connections are compatible.
The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump must be positioned near
the clamping system on a stable, even surface.
Caution: Please ensure that the fan housing can be
freely vented.
If the Multi-Clamp vacuum pump is ready for operation, it
can be switched on via the power switch [9]. If the Multi-
Clamp vacuum pump is sucking against air at ambient
pressure, the manometer [2] shows a vacuum level of 0.
As soon as a workpiece is applied to the clamping
system, the operating vacuum is generated and the
manometer shows the vacuum level reached. To
guarantee reliable attachment, the operating vacuum
should be at least -0.6 bar.
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Caution: If the filter [6] is very dirty, the maximum
possible end vacuum will not be reached.
Caution: During operation, the housing cover can heat
up to 100 °C. Long contact with skin may cause burns.
To release the workpiece, the power switch [9] must be
switched off and the system vented at ambient pressure.
The pump should be switched off before removing the
plug [10] of the device from the plug socket.
0 = OFF
Caution: Please note that the Multi-Clamp vacuum
pump switches off automatically if overloaded and
switches back on automatically once it has cooled down.
Caution: The Multi-Clamp vacuum pump may not be
switched on and off more than 10 times per hour.
MAX. 10 x/h