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Fieldpiece

®

Vacuum Pump  

with RunQuick™  

Oil Change System

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Models  VPX7, VP87, VP67, 
     

VPX7UK, VP87UK

Summary of Contents for VP67

Page 1: ...Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump with RunQuick Oil Change System OPERATOR S MANUAL Models VPX7 VP87 VP67 VPX7UK VP87UK ...

Page 2: ...g Instructions Tech Tips 12 General Cold Weather Starts Setup Operation 14 RunQuick Oil Change System Evacuation with a 4 Port Manifold Evacuation with a 3 Port Manifold Direct Evacuation Oil Change Procedure Dynamic Vacuum Measurement Remote Exhaust Gas Ballast Valve Switch LED Indicators Maintenance 28 General Storage Vacuum Isolation Test Oil Window Cleaning Troubleshooting 30 Limited Warranty ...

Page 3: ...UL 121201 CSA 213 CE VP87 VPX7 UKCA UK models WARNINGS Ensure proper equipment grounding electrical shock risk Do not expose to rain electrical shock risk Store indoors Do not connect or disconnect when energized explosion risk Do not use to pump liquid refrigerant explosion risk Do not use to pump flammable media explosion risk Inhalation of high concentrations of refrigerant vapor can block oxyg...

Page 4: ...ng a proper system evacuation prior to charging directly increases the expected life and efficiency of the system Fieldpiece vacuum pumpsprovideanewviewatsystemevacuation Good oil is the lifeblood of every evacuation You need to know the condition of the oil You need to change the oil easily with no mess Clearly view the oil condition through the huge oiltankwindow Theoilbacklighthelpstoseethe con...

Page 5: ... patents Safety Information General 1 This machine is only intended for use by qualified personnel trained in servicing and installation of A C Refrigeration equipment 2 Read and understand this operator s manual in its entirety before using to prevent injury or damage to you or equipment 3 Always dispose of oil according to local jurisdiction Environmental 1 Use only within operating environment ...

Page 6: ...l cause voltage to drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating 6 Ensure extension cord is grounded 3 conductor and is not damaged Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire ...

Page 7: ...warm the oil in your truck home before adding it to the pump Setup 1 Always use fresh Fieldpiece vacuum pump oil If oil is left in the pump for more than a week the oil may have absorbed enough moisture from ambient air to affect performance 2 Refrigerant manifolds can be convenient to charge the system after evacuation but their hoses and valves can limit or slow evacuation It s best to use vacuu...

Page 8: ...orageWrap 4 Input Ports Extra Oil Bottle Storage Gas BallastValve Open Motor Power Switch OFF IEC Power Cord Inlet and Lock Power Cord Storage OilTank Cap Oil DrainValve CLOSED Backlit OilWindow andTank Access 4 Screws 15 14 Operation ...

Page 9: ...p Storage When you open a fresh bottle of oil put the cap on the side of the bottle so you can cap the bottle after you drain old oil into it Wide Mouth Fill Port It is easy to hit your target with the wide mouth fill port Change Oil Quickly with the Pump Running Towards the end of the evacuation is when you need fresh oil the most The RunQuick system maintains a vacuum for about 30 seconds after ...

Page 10: ...rn the motor power switch to ON right 7 Open line set hoses manifolds removal tools etc to expose the pump to the system Toreduceoilcontaminationearlyinthejob openthegasballastuntil thesoundofthepumpquietsdown about3000microns Theyellow LEDintheoilwindowshinesiftheballastisopen 8 After the appropriate vacuum is reached isolate the system from the pump You can check the system for potential leaks a...

Page 11: ...C system 6 Turn the motor power switch to ON right 7 Open line set hoses manifolds removal tools etc to expose the pump to the system Toreduceoilcontaminationearlyinthejob openthegasballastuntil thesoundofthepumpquietsdown about3000microns Theyellow LEDintheoilwindowshinesiftheballastisopen 8 After the appropriate vacuum is reached isolate the system from the pump You can check the system for pote...

Page 12: ...itch to ON right 7 Open line set hoses manifolds removal tools etc to expose the pump to the system Toreduceoilcontaminationearlyinthejob openthegasballastuntil thesoundofthepumpquietsdown about3000microns Theyellow LEDintheoilwindowshinesiftheballastisopen 8 After the appropriate vacuum is reached isolate the system from the pump You can check the system for potential leaks at this time by monito...

Page 13: ... 9 Ensure the drain valve is closed horizontal 10 Unscrew the pump s oil fill cap 1 4 turn counter clockwise 11 Open a new 8 ounce bottle of FieldpieceVacuum Pump Oil OIL8X3 Put the bottle cap on the side of the bottle CAP STORAGE 12 Pour the entire 8 ounce bottle of fresh oil into the oil port and ensure the oil level is between the MIN and MAX lines indicated on the window bezel Replace oil fill...

Page 14: ... Yellow window LED shines Discharge stroke exposed to ambient Closed Normal operating position Yellow window LED off Discharge stroke isolated from ambient LED Indicators Three columns of LEDs in the oil window indicate various states The blue lights of the right column indicate power is connected The blue lights of the middle column shine when the pump is switched on The LEDs of the left column t...

Page 15: ... reservoir The large oil drain ball valve will typically drain solids and sludge when changing the oil When it becomes hard to see through the window you can remove the oil window for easy cleaning 1 Ensure oil is drained from the reservoir Toreduceresidualoilspillage donotlaythepumponitsside 2 While holding the black bezel frame in place use a hex key Allen wrench to remove the 4 hex socket screw...

Page 16: ...lts Oil level or condition may be bad Change the oil Leaks may be present Tighten or fix all connections Oil mist is coming out of the exhaust Some slight oil mist is normal due to airflow carrying oil as it passes through and out of the pump You can attach a garden hose to the exhaust port to control oil misting page 25 For larger systems with long evacuation times extended high pressure conditio...

Page 17: ... of a Fieldpiece product including but not limited to impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitness for a particular purpose are limited to the above Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of the machine or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim of such damage expenses or economic loss State laws vary The above limitations or exclusions may not ...

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