Gast 81R Series Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 4

It is your responsibility to:

• Regularly inspect and make necessary repairs to

product in order to maintain proper operation.

• Make sure that pressure is released from product

before starting maintenance.

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect electrical power supply cord before

performing maintenance on this product.
If product is hard wired into system, disconnect

electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box

before performing maintenance on this product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire or electrical shock.

Electrical Shock Hazard

WARNING

Injury Hazard

Product surfaces become very hot during operation,
allow product surfaces to cool before handling.

Air stream from product may contain solid or liquid
material that can result in eye or skin damage,
wear proper eye protection.

Clean this product in a well ventilated area.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in
burns, eye injury or other serious injury.

WARNING

Check that all external accessories such as relief valves

and gauges are attached to cover and are not damaged

before re-operating product.

Check intake and exhaust filters after first 500 hours of

operation. Clean filters and determine how frequently

filters should be checked during future operation. This

one procedure will help to assure the productʼs

performance and service life.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

It is your responsibility to follow proper shutdown

procedures to prevent product damage.

NEVER ADD OIL TO THIS OIL-LESS PUMP.

Proper shutdown procedures must be followed to

prevent pump damage. Failure to do so may result in

premature pump failure. Gast Manufacturing Rocking

Piston Oil-Less Pumps are constructed of ferrous

metals or aluminum which are subject to rust and

corrosion when pumping condensable vapors such as

water. Follow the steps below to assure correct storage

and shutdown between operating periods.

1. Disconnect plumbing.

2. Operate product for at least 5 minutes without

plumbing.

3. Run at maximum vacuum for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Repeat step 2.

5. Disconnect power supply.

6. Plug open ports to prevent dirt or other

contaminants from entering product.

Gast will NOT guarantee field-rebuilt product

performance. For performance guarantee, the product

must be returned to a Gast Authorized Service Facility.

Service Kit contents vary. Most contain gasket and filter

parts.

SERVICE KIT INSTALLATION

Disconnect electrical power supply cord before

installing Service Kit.
If product is hard wired into system, disconnect

electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box

before installing Service Kit.
Vent all air lines to release pressure or vacuum.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire or electrical shock.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

1. Disconnect electrical power supply to unit.

2. Vent all air lines.

3. Remove filter cover.

4. Check filter felt. Replace felt if it is covered with

contamination or shows signs of increasing

differential pressure.

5. Reinstall felt and filter cover.

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Summary of Contents for 81R Series

Page 1: ...r oil based contaminants or other liquids must be filtered out Consult your Gast Distributor Representative before using at high altitudes This pump is oil less and requires NO lubrication 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 y...

Page 2: ...any way can cause the product to overheat Mounting This product can be installed in any orientation Mounting the product to a stable rigid operating surface and using shock mounts will reduce noise and vibration INSTALLATION Accessories The productʼs external intake and exhaust muffler will provide adequate filtration in most applications Check filters periodically and replace when necessary Consu...

Page 3: ...m or an equipment grounding terminal or lead on the product Power supply wiring must conform to all required safety codes and be installed by a qualified person Check that supply voltage agrees with that listed on product nameplate Extension cords Use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug Connect extension cord plug to a matching 3 slot receptacle Do not use an adapter Mak...

Page 4: ...llow proper shutdown procedures to prevent product damage NEVER ADD OIL TO THIS OIL LESS PUMP Proper shutdown procedures must be followed to prevent pump damage Failure to do so may result in premature pump failure Gast Manufacturing Rocking Piston Oil Less Pumps are constructed of ferrous metals or aluminum which are subject to rust and corrosion when pumping condensable vapors such as water Foll...

Page 5: ...esponsible for freight charges both to and from Gast in all cases This warranty does not apply to electric motors electrical controls and gasoline engines not supplied by Gast Gastʼs warranties also do not extend to any goods or parts which have been subjected to misuse lack of maintenance neglect damage by accident or transit damage THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENT...

Page 6: ...19 AT275 11 RETAINER SCREW 4 AT283 AT283 12 RETAINER PLATE 2 AT715 AT566A 13 PISTON CUP 2 AT329 AT280 14A FAN CW 1 AP108A AP108A 14B FAN CCW 1 AP108 AP108 15 GRILLE SHROUD 2 AP107A AP107A 16 PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE 1 AT954 AF592S 17 VALVE PLATE ASSEMBLY 1 AP133D AP133N 18 SHROUD SCREW 8 BB411C BB411C SERVICE KIT 1 K934 K933 EXPLODED PRODUCT VIEW PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Item not shown Denotes part...

Page 7: ...MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE PROCEDURE PERFORMED 7 ...

Page 8: ...lve Replace Dirt or liquid on top of piston Inspect and clean Motor not wired correctly Check wiring diagram line voltage Blown head gasket Replace TROUBLESHOOTING CHART www gastmfg com ISO 9001 14001 CERTIFIED PART NO 70 6855 G498PL REV D 8 World Headquarters GAST Manufacturing Inc A Unit of IDEX Corporation 2300 M 139 Highway Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Phone 269 926 6171 Fax 269 925 8288 GAST ...

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