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SETUP & DAILY USE INSTRUCTIONS
Composites Vacuum Pump
VP425
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34
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TM
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Page 1: ...1 SETUP DAILY USE INSTRUCTIONS Composites Vacuum Pump VP425 VP3400 TM easycomposites share the knowledge...
Page 2: ...elf with the correct setup and daily operation When you first receive your VP425 or VP3400 please follow the simple steps listed on the pages overleaf to prepare the pump for its first use Do NOT run...
Page 3: ...pump use the drain screw to remove some oil before use Follow the instructions below according to the model of your vacuum pump 1 Fill pump with oil Unscrew the black plastic exhaust fitting from the...
Page 4: ...TH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SETTING DOING SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE 2 Set voltage if required 220 220 110 Unscrew the red oil filler cap near the base of the pump s carrying handle After fill...
Page 5: ...is firmly connected to the vacuum pump and finally connect the power lead to the mains power supply VP425 AND VP3400 ARE NOT INTENDED FOR UNATTENDED OPERATION NEVER LEAVE THE PUMP RUNNING UNATTENDED...
Page 6: ...y discoloured or contaminated in any other way drain the old oil from the vacuum pump using the drain screw and then refill the pump with fresh high vacuum vacuum pump oil such as our VPO1 High Vacuum...
Page 7: ...tracted from damp materials such as wood or plaster will emulsify the oil Never use anything other than High Vacuum oil such as our VPO1 High Vacuum Pump Oil to top up your pump Never use solvents to...
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