Mounting instructions VacuStar W900 / W1300 / W1600
Start-up
38
7.2 Start-up
Inspection prior to initial start-up
The following points must be checked prior to initial start-up:
Inspect the VacuStar W and the entire system
Check the pipes for continuity and residues (remove blanks if
there are any)
Check the operating data on the rating plate.
Check whether the rotor shaft can be rotated by hand.
Fill in
cooling water (clean tap water)
up to the maximum
mark on the compensation reservoir. Bleed the circuit. Add
antifreeze according to manufacturer's specifications.
Top up
lubricating oil
according to lubricating oil schedule. Fill
oil reservoir with oil up to max. 3 cm below filler neck thread.
Manually prelubricate the VacuStar W by means of the crank
handle (refer to lubricating oil inspection Chapter 7.4).
Check the sense of rotation (switch briefly on/off). Observe the
rotation direction arrow on the casing.
Check the installation direction and the positioning of the non-
return valve (see page 26, Chapter 6.8.4).
Check the function of the safety valve and the ventilation valve
(see page 24 ff, chapter 6.8.1 and 6.8.2).
Check function of the cell ventilation valve if necessary.
Check the attachment screws.
Start-up
Proceed as follows during start-up:
Open shut-off devices (if available)
Start the VacuStar W drive
Check operating data
Check the function of the installed cell ventilation.