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4840 West Kearney Street, P. O. Box 2877

Springfield, Missouri USA 65801-2877

Tel 417 865-8715 800 825-6937 Fax 417 865-2950

http://vacuum.tuthill.com

KINNEY

® 

KT-VFP™ SERIES

Manual 1859-2

Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps

Models

          KT-840VFP 

 

KT-1350VFP

INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
REPAIR

MANUAL

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE

BEFORE READING MANUAL

6/2008

Summary of Contents for KT VFP Series

Page 1: ...d Missouri USA 65801 2877 Tel 417 865 8715 800 825 6937 Fax 417 865 2950 http vacuum tuthill com KINNEY KT VFP SERIES Manual 1859 2 Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps Models KT 840VFP KT 1350VFP INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE REPAIR MANUAL WARNING DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING MANUAL 6 2008 ...

Page 2: ... avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to oil mist or process materials emanating from the discharge of the pump Do not allow the pump to discharge into a closed or inadequately ventilated room Where process vapor contains environmentally unfriendly chemical vapor pump discharge must be connected to the properly sized scrubber system to neutralize the harmful chemicals prior to the discharge to th...

Page 3: ...CHECKING PUMP PERFORMANCE 10 CHECKING PROCESS EQUIPMENT 10 DISCHARGE VALVES 11 SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY 11 V BELT DRIVE 12 OIL MIST ELIMINATORS 12 BELT GUARD LOCK 12 PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 12 DISMANTLING REASSEMBLING 12 DISMANTLING 12 REASSEMBLY 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS 15 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS 16 21 KT 840VFP KT 1350VFP FINAL PUMP ASSEMBLY DRAWING 16 KT 840VFP FINAL PUMP ASSE...

Page 4: ... the three piston slides and into the space behind the pistons as they rotate The gas ahead of the pistons is compressed and forced out the discharge valves As the gas is forced through the pump sealing oil is mixed with the discharged gas and the discharged mixture is channeled into the separator which is located in the reservoir and there the gas is separated from the oil Sealing and lubricating...

Page 5: ...e the pump is turned off Also the suction line must be properly vented to insure oil does not migrate into the process chamber Recommended vent valve sizes are KT 840VFP 1 inch KT 1350VFP 2 inch Vent valve must be open at least 10 seconds before the pump is turned off to remove all oil from the pumping chamber Before connecting the suction manifolding distribute 4 quarts of oil over the three slid...

Page 6: ... F 26 C supply temperature and operation within the design continuous operating pressure range of 1 to 100 mm Hga Sustained operation above 100 torr 130 mbar and or long pump downs generally require larger cooling water flow rate and or external oil heat exchanger Larger cooling water rate increases cooling efficiency reduces heat dissipation to room and keeps oil cooler longer oil life and less o...

Page 7: ...d or piped to open air Prolonged inhalation of oil mist or vapors is a health hazard WARNING Do not block or restrict the flow of gas from the pump discharge Back pressure within the pump could cause severe damage The belt guard must be properly secured to the pump at all times while the pump is running PRESTART CHECKS Before starting the pump check the following items 1 The installation has been ...

Page 8: ...pors such as water alcohol or acetone and to quiet the hydraulic noise when running pump at blank off conditions When gas ballast is used the ultimate pump pressure increases more oil mist is created in the pump discharge and power consumption increases slightly within the standard motor rating Pump noise can be generally eliminated by using a small flow of gas ballast with only slight increase in...

Page 9: ...ble for filtering solid water and acids continuously or periodically CHANGING THE OIL Run the pump until the oil reaches normal operating temperature 145 to 165 F 63 to 75 C below 100 torr 130 mbar Stop the pump place a container under the oil drain valve and open the valve until the oil is removed from the pump then close the valve If the oil is being drained due to oil contamination it is advisa...

Page 10: ...tion Vacuum Gauges to the connection on the system side of the isolation valve For this test the system should be clear of any process work which might give off vapors and change the reading Run the pump to obtain the best vacuum possible with the valve open then close the valve and observe the pressure rise If the pressure rise is greater than desired the leaks should be eliminated Check the syst...

Page 11: ...alve spring has not warped dish shape as they must be flat for full contact If a more careful inspection is required remove the cap screw s holding the valve together When reassembling the valve replace valve components in exactly the same position as before SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY Under normal conditions the shaft seal has a long trouble free life It may become worn or scratched on the sealing face b...

Page 12: ...ps are supplied with a hinged and locked belt guard section for ease of maintenance when changing a drive belt or checking the belt tension The cam type lock is operated with a 5 16 or 8mm hex wrench inserted through the grommet in the guard on the suction side of the pump Rotate the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to release the lock The door may then be opened The door section may be lift...

Page 13: ...rp areas before reassembling Do not use solvents such as kerosene or carbon tetrachloride for cleaning unless facilities are available to evaporate them by vapor degreasing or washing with acetone or alcohol When reassembling all parts must be coated with vacuum oil 1 Place keys in the shaft grooves and press center cam on shaft until it Is against the shaft shoulder It may be desirable to heat th...

Page 14: ...he pump and test that the pump can obtain satisfactory ultimate pressure TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY System ultimate pressure excessively high Process equipment contaminated by high vapor pressure material a Clean equipment with acetone alcohol or ether b Pump down with vacuum pump overnight Process equipment or pump leaks Leak check process equipment repair leaks as necessary Oi...

Page 15: ...used in several models of pump and individual item numbers may have a description which includes other model numbers Many pumps are ordered and equipped with special modifications and accessories or adaptations for special fluids Therefore when ordering spare parts the pump model and nameplate serial number must always be provided to insure verification and shipment of the correct parts NOTES ...

Page 16: ...16 KT 840VFP KT 1350VFP FINAL PUMP ASSEMBLY ...

Page 17: ...CPLG H3 8X3 8PT 4 50 HOSE CLP 4 51 HOSE 3 8 ID 36 IN 52 ELB 90 X 3 8 2 53 NIP 3 8 X 1 1 2 2 54 HHBSHG1 2X3 8 1 56 ENDPL VIBRMT850 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 T0850D PRODUCTION ASSY X 1 2 MOT TE 40 1725 324T 230 460 1 3 SHV 3 5V 7 1 0 1 4 QD BSHG SF 17 8 1 5 SHV 3 SV 21 2 0 1 7 V BELT 3 5VX 1400 BAND 1 8 SLEEVE LOCKNUT RETAINER 1 9 VIBSPR BLACK 1 9 VIBSPR WHITE 1 9 VIBSPR GRAY 2 10 STUD 1 2 13X2 4 11 ...

Page 18: ...18 KT 840VFP KT 1350VFP MAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY ...

Page 19: ... NIP 3 8X1 1 64 VLV BALL 1 NPT 2 65 VLV SWCH INPT 1 66 VLV ANG1 8MNPT 1 67 VLV REL1L2NPT50 1 KT 840VFP MAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 CYLMD SUB ASSY T00850 1 4 HOUSING OIL PUMP T00850 1 5 HOUSING SS BRG T0850D 1 6 SEPARATOR HSG T00850 1 7 COVER SEP HSG T00850 1 8 COVER VLV DECK T00850 1 9 TOP PLATE T00850 1 10 BOTTOM PLATE T00850 1 11 CAM CENTER T00850 1 12 PISTON CENTER T00850 1 13 SLI...

Page 20: ...20 KT 840VFP KT 1350VFP OIL MIST ELIMINATOR ...

Page 21: ... 8 1 25 PPG HEXS 1 4 2 26 HHCSS 16 18 1 22 27 LKW 5 16REG SPR 22 KT 840VFP OIL MIST ELIMINATOR KT 1350VFP OIL MIST ELIMINATOR ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 HOUSING SET OME KT1350 1 4 FILTER PLATE OME 1 5 GSKT UPPER LOWER UNIT 2 6 GSKT SET OME COVR 1 7 ELEM OME 475 2 8 CLAMPING PLATE FLTR ELEM 2 9 SEALNUT 3 8 16 4 10 SUPPORT ROD OME FLTR KT1350 2 11 MESH PAD 2 12 CLIP MESH 6 13 HHCS3 8 16 5 8 6 14 LKW 3 8...

Page 22: ...on costs are not included and defective items must be held for Seller s inspection and returned to Seller s Ex works point upon request THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PURPOSE After Buyer s submission of a claim as provided above and it...

Page 23: ...s also helpful when ordering spare parts Model No V Belt Size Length Serial No Type of Lubrication Startup Date Pump RPM Operating Vacuum Pump Sheave Diameter Any other special accessories supplied or in use Motor Sheave Diameter Motor RPM HP NOTES IMPORTANT All KINNEY vacuum pumps manufactured by Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems are date coded at time of shipment In order to assure you of the full b...

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