Gast 81R Series Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 5

1. Disconnect electrical power to pump.

2. Disconnect air supply and vent all air lines to

release pressure or vacuum.

3. Mark the orientation of the ports so cover will be

reinstalled correctly.

4. Remove screws from the head of the pump.

Remove the head of the pump.

5. Mark orientation of valve plate(s). Remove valve

plate(s).

6. Remove and discard old cups(s), retainer screws,

cylinder O-ring(s), head O-ring(s), valves and valve

retainers.

7. Install new cup(s) on rod(s) facing up.

8. Reinstall retainer plates.

9. Apply a thread locking compound (Loctite 222) to

retainer screws. Torque screws to 34-38 in. lbs.

10. Carefully install cylinder(s) over cup(s) at an angle to

avoid damaging cup(s).

11. Clean valve plates with water based solvent. Take

care to not scratch valve seats.

12. Install valves and valve retainers. Check that the

orientation with the ports is correct.

13. Apply a thread locking compound (Loctite 222) to

retainer screws. Torque screws to 10-13 in. lbs.

14. Install cylinder O-ring(s) in the bottom of valve

plate(s).

15. Check that the orientation of valve plate(s) with the

ports is correct.

16. Install head O-rings in the O-ring grooves on top of

valve plate.

17. Reinstall head over valve plate(s) checking that

orientation with ports is correct.

18. Torque screws to 50 in. lbs.

Check that all external accessories such as relief valves

and gauges are not damaged before

re-operating product.

If pump still does not produce proper vacuum or

pressure, send unit to a Gast Authorized Service Facility

for repair.

Gast finished products, when properly installed and operated under normal conditions of use, are warranted by Gast to

be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from

Gast or an authorized Gast Representative or Distributor. In order to obtain performance under this warranty, the buyer

must promptly (in no event later than thirty (30) days after discovery of the defect) give written notice of the defect to

Gast Manufacturing Incorporated, PO Box 97, Benton Harbor Michigan USA 49023-0097 or an authorized Service

Center (unless specifically agreed upon in writing signed by both parties or specified in writing as part of a Gast OEM

Quotation). Buyer is responsible 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 REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED BY ANY LITERATURE, DATA, OR PERSON. GASTʼS MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE COST OF THE SUBJECT PRODUCT AND GAST RESERVES THE RIGHT,

AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE IN LIEU OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

GAST WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,

however arising, including but not limited to those for use of any products, loss of time, inconvenience, lost profit, labor

charges, or other incidental or consequential damages with respect to persons, business, or property, whether as a

result of breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise. Notwithstanding any other provision of this warranty, BUYERʼS

REMEDY AGAINST GAST FOR GOODS SUPPLIED OR FOR NON-DELIVERED GOODS OR FAILURE TO FURNISH

GOODS, WHETHER OR NOT BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED SOLELY, AT GASTʼS OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF OR CURE OF SUCH

NONCONFORMING OR NON-DELIVERED GOODS OR RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH GOODS

AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EXCEED THE PRICE OR CHARGE FOR SUCH GOODS. GAST EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE WITH

RESPECT TO THE GOODS SOLD. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTIONS

SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, notwithstanding any knowledge of Gast regarding the use or uses intended to be

made of goods, proposed changes or additions to goods, or any assistance or suggestions that may have been made

by Gast personnel.

Unauthorized extensions of warranties by the customer shall remain the customerʼs responsibility.

CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE SUITABILITY OF GAST PRODUCTS FOR CUSTOMERʼS

USE OR RESALE, OR FOR INCORPORATING THEM INTO OBJECTS OR APPLICATIONS WHICH CUSTOMER

DESIGNS, ASSEMBLES, CONSTRUCTS OR MANUFACTURES.

This warranty can be modified only by authorized Gast personnel by signing a specific, written description of any

modifications.

WARRANTY

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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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