Chapter 3: Operation
3-LV-1-7 9/7/11
LV1 User Manual
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THE TANK. DAMAGE TO THE PUMP COULD RESULT. DURING OIL FILL, EYE PROTECTION MUST BE
WORN.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATOR MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE THE MACHINE CAN BE OPERATED.
SEE SECTION ON ACCUMULATOR CHARGING. DURING CHARGING, EYE PROTECTION MUST BE
WORN.
WARNING: PLACING A RESTRICTIVE DEVICE ON THE PROCESSED PRODUCT OUTLET MAY DAMAGE
THE DOWNSTREAM TUBING AND FITTINGS.
WARNING: WHEN RUNNING THE MACHINE WITH THE COVER OFF (PURGING OIL BUBBLES AFTER
FILLING HYDRAULIC OIL), EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN.
WARNING: IF PROCESSING CHEMICALS THAT PRODUCE HARMFUL VAPORS, MACHINE MUST BE
RUN UNDER A LABORATORY HOOD.
System Description
The LV1 includes the following:
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Hydraulic Power System
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High-Pressure Intensifier Pump, single acting
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Interaction Chamber
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Motor Starter with overload protection
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1/2 hp (0.37 kw) 1 phase electric motor
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Gauge for displaying process pressure
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Product outlet tube
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10 ml syringe inlet reservoir
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10 ml syringe outlet reservoir
Supplied Items
The following items are supplied with the LV1:
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Oil transfer / suction pump
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1 gallon hydraulic oil
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Tool Kit (refer to Appendix B)
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Spare Parts Kit (refer to Appendix B)
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Lockout device on Master Power switch
