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9 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (3000 ft. Elevation and below)
Model
Horse Power
CFM
Relief Vacuum
Line Size
SVP-3
3 HP
55
12” Hg
1 ½” OD
SVP-5
5 HP
100
12.5” Hg
2” OD
SVP-10
10 HP
170
12.5” Hg
2 ½” OD
NOTE:
Information shown is for standard SVP series Positive Displacment vacuum pumps.
Specifications will be reduced for pumps running on 50Hz. Specifications will change when
the pump is operated at elevations 3000 ft. or more above sea level (see below).
Refer to special job drawings for custom unit information as applicable. Verify nameplate
information on motor before installing and operating. All information is subject to change
without notice.
10 OPERATING AT HIGH ELEVATIONS (3000 Ft Above Sea Level or More)
Atmospheric pressure is lower at higher elevations and as a result, the compression of air by
the pump requires more work for vacuum conveying. In these higher altitude applications the
pressure relief valve of SVP pumps must be adjusted to prevent the pump from damaging
itself or the motor by attempting to compress air of reduced density to an unsafe
level. Failure to adjust the pump will void the pump warranty.
When the end-use site is known, Novatec endeavors to pre-adjust the vacuum pump’s
performance at the factory to compensate for elevations above 3000 feet. Novatec then
labels the vacuum relief valve accordingly. If your pump-use site is 3000 feet above sea
level or more, and no indication of pre-adjustment is present on the pump assembly, please
contact Novatec Engineering or the Novatec Service Department at the number on the front
cover of this manual to get instructions for adjusting your SVP pump for use at elevations at
3000 feet or more above sea level.
