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Instruction 2002-0010

Vacuum Pump Models QV2 & QV5

Replacing the Vacuum Pump Oil

Using.clean,.fresh.vacuum.pump.oil.is.a.critical.part.of.achieving.

the.desired.vacuum ..

When.replacing.the.vacuum.pump.oil,.first.thin.down.the.oil.by.

running the pump for 30 minutes with the intake closed.

Stop.the.pump,.remove.the.exhaust.fitting,.remove.the.oil.drain.

plug.and.allow.the.oil.to.drain ..

Note:

The exhaust fitting must be removed to allow the oil to drain

due to a one-way valve located inside the fitting.

Run.pump.for.1–2.minutes.with.intake.open.while.adding.a.small.

amount.of.clean.vacuum.pump.oil.through.the.intake.to.flush.out.

any.residual.oil.in.the.pumping.chamber ..Repeat.this.process.sev-

eral.times.until.the.pump.is.clean ..

Replace.the.oil.drain.plug,.and.then.fill.the.oil.tank.through.the.

oil.fill.access.with.fresh.vacuum.pump.oil.to.the.desired.level.as.

viewed.through.the.sight.glass ..

After.filling.the.oil.tank,.reinstall.the.exhaust.fitting .

Summary of Contents for QV2

Page 1: ...Product Leadership Training Service Reliability Vacuum Pump Models QV2 QV5 Instruction 2002 0010 Operation Maintenance Rev 2 February 2006...

Page 2: ...le satisfaction to have been defective provided that written notice of the defect shall have been given by Buyer to Bacharach Inc within one 1 year after the date of delivery of this Product by Bachar...

Page 3: ...2 QV5 Contents Introduction 2 Features 2 Technical Characteristics 3 Pump Components 3 Operation 4 Operating Precautions 4 Warnings 4 Cautions 5 Overload Protection 6 Maintenance Precautions 6 Trouble...

Page 4: ...tem after the pump stops Environment protection A built in filter eliminates oil mist and an oil gas separator removes oil contamination from the exhaust Aluminum alloy motor casing The motor casing i...

Page 5: ...Intake Fitting 1 4 3 8 1 2 Flare 1 4 3 8 1 2 Flare Motor Speed 1 720 rpm 3 450 rpm Oil Capacity 11 8 fl oz 350 ml 15 2 fl oz 450 ml Dimensions 14 1 x 6 8 x 11 4 in 358 x 172 x 290 mm 14 1 x 7 1 x 11...

Page 6: ...r the vacuum level Remove exhaust fitting cap plug pump into an appropriate AC outlet and then turn ON pump to being the evacuation process After pumping is complete turn OFF pump disconnect power plu...

Page 7: ...per cooling and air ventilation keep the sides of the pump at least 1 2 cm away from walls and allow 2 5 cm for the front and rear of the pump Do not lay heavy objects on the power cord or allow the p...

Page 8: ...tes after which time the thermal overload protector should automatically close Maintenance Precautions Keep pump clean and avoid foreign matter from entering the pump Keep the vacuum pump oil at the c...

Page 9: ...small Check the size of system being evacuated and choose proper pump Pump worn Contact Bacharach Service Oil leakage Oil tank screws loose Tighten oil tank screws Oil seal or tank gasket damaged Cont...

Page 10: ...drain Note The exhaust fitting must be removed to allow the oil to drain due to a one way valve located inside the fitting Run pump for 1 2 minutes with intake open while adding a small amount of clea...

Page 11: ...Instruction 2002 0010 Vacuum Pump Models QV2 QV5 Exhaust Fitting Sight Glass Oil Tank Oil Drain Plug Oil Fill Access remove exhaust fitting Intake Fittings Oil Fill Access...

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