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Contents
A652–07–880 Issue C
Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction .......................................................................................1
1.1 Scope and definitions ................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Description ................................................................................................................ 2
2 Technical data ....................................................................................5
2.1 Operating and storage conditions ..................................................................................... 5
2.2 Performance .............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Mechanical data .......................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 General .................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2 Noise and vibration data ................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Electrical data ............................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Lubrication data ......................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Materials of construction ............................................................................................... 9
3 Installation ....................................................................................... 11
3.1 Safety .....................................................................................................................11
3.2 System design considerations .........................................................................................11
3.3 Unpack and inspect .....................................................................................................12
3.4 Locate the pump ........................................................................................................12
3.5 Fill the pump with oil ..................................................................................................13
3.6 Fit the outlet oil mist filter ...........................................................................................13
3.7 Fit the gas ballast oil return assembly ..............................................................................13
3.8 Select the gas ballast flow rate (optional) ..........................................................................16
3.9 Fit the inlet catchpot ..................................................................................................18
3.10 Electrical installation ..................................................................................................18
3.10.1 Check and configure the motor .......................................................................................18
3.10.2 Connect the pump to your electrical supply .......................................................................20
3.10.3 Check the direction of rotation ......................................................................................21
3.11 Inlet and outlet connections ..........................................................................................21
3.12 Leak-test the system ...................................................................................................21
4 Operation ........................................................................................ 23
4.1 Start-up procedure .....................................................................................................23
4.2 To achieve ultimate vacuum/pump condensable vapours .......................................................23
4.3 To decontaminate the oil ..............................................................................................24
4.4 Unattended operation ..................................................................................................24
4.5 Shut-down ................................................................................................................24
ITR 20593
