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Instruction 2002-0010
Vacuum Pump Models QV2 & QV5
Operation
Check.the.pump-oil.level.as.viewed.through.the.sight.glass.before.
each.use ..Add.oil,.as.necessary,.by.first.unscrewing.the.exhaust.
fitting.and.then.adding.oil.through.the.oil.fill.access.(use.only.high.
grade.vacuum.pump.oil) .
Remove.intake.fitting.cap.and.connect.pump.to.the.system.being.
evacuated.using.a.hose.with.appropriate.fittings ..Keep.the.connec-
tion.as.short.as.possible,.and.ensure.that.all.connections.are.sealed.
and.not.leaking ..If.desired,.use.a.vacuum.gauge.manifold.set.to.
monitor.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.plug;.
remove.connecting.hose;.and.reinstall.intake.and.exhaust.caps .
Operating Precautions
Warnings:
•. Do.not.evacuate.combustible,.explosive,.or.poisonous.gases .
•. Do.not.operate.the.vacuum.pump.in.the.rain .
•. Do.not.pull.out.or.insert.power.plug,.or.turn.ON.the.pump.in.an.
explosive.atmosphere .
•. If.using.the.pump.in.a.confined.area,.connect.a.hose.to.the.
pump’s.exhaust.fitting.and.route.the.hose.to.the.outside ..
•. Power.the.pump.from.a.grounded.AC.outlet ..Consult.a.profes-
sional.electrician.to.ensure.proper.grounding .
•. Do.not.use.a.defective.AC.power.plug.or.outlet .
