23 SERIES OIL-LESS
VACUUM PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
O
PERATION
& M
AINTENANCE
M
ANUAL
Product Use Criteria:
• Pump only clean, dry air.
• Operate at 32
º
F - 104
º
F (0
º
C - 40
º
C).
• Protect unit from dirt & moisture.
• Do not pump flammable or explosive gases or
use in an atmosphere that contains such gases.
• Protect all surrounding items from exhaust air. This
exhaust air can become very hot.
• Corrosive gases and particulate material will
damage unit. Water vapor, oil-based contaminants
or other liquids must be filtered out.
• Consult your Gast Distributor before using at high
altitudes.
• Oil-Less rotary-vanes require NO lubrication.
• Sealed bearings are grease packed.
• Use of petroleum or hydrocarbon products will
reduce carbon-vane service life.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Thank you for purchasing this Gast product. It is manufactured to the highest standards
using quality materials. Please follow all recommended maintenance, operational
and safety instructions and you will receive years of trouble free service.
General information
• Clearances:
Top: .002”
Ends:
.0015” - .005”
• Vane Life:
5,000-15,000 hours depending
upon application
• Model numbers ending in “X”
have automatic thermal
protectors which protect the motor by shutting the motor
off if it overheats. The motor will automatically restart
once the motor has cooled.
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