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VPDB

 

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VPDB-UG 01 April 2019

 

©2019 NOVATEC, Inc. All Rights Reserved

 

Summary of Contents for VPDB Series

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE VPDB Vacuum Pumps MODELS VPDB 3 VPDB 5 VPDB 7 5 VPDB 10 VPDB 10 3 VPDB 15 VPDB 20 VPDB UG 01 April 2019 2019 NOVATEC Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...e help for the specific equipment installed Please keep this instruction manual any relevant addendums engineer ing prints and parts lists together for accurate documentation of your equipment NOTES DISCLAIMER NOVATEC Inc shall not be liable for errors in this instruction manual Information can change without notice Novatec makes no warranty of any kind concerning the information contained herein ...

Page 3: ... Valve DSV 5 6 5 Closed Loop Relief Vent CLR 5 6 6 Closed Loop Dry Air Vacuum System 6 6 7 Ambient Air Vacuum Conveying System 6 7 0INSTALLATION 7 7 1 3 Phase Electrical Power 7 7 2 FLA KVA Listings 7 8 0 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 8 10 0 PARTS LIST 8 11 0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE 9 11 1 Belt Adjustment and Replacement 9 11 1 1 Inspecting V Belts 9 11 1 2 Replacing V Belts 10 11 2 Special ...

Page 4: ...ture and motor cooling are a function of both vacuum level and elevation Blower exhaust temperature must not exceed 300 F to avoid premature blower failure Decreased motor FLA limits may require alternate over load protection or increased frame size Hp 3 2 Seek Time Excessive starting and stopping of the pump will reduce blower and motor life and void the warranty Seek Time is a control parameter ...

Page 5: ... seek operation also serves as the vacuum relief valve to regulate the pump s workload The dual functionality is accomplished by utilizing an equilibrium of compressed air pressure and vacuum level in conjunction with the vacuum breaker action governed by the system s conveying control panel NOTE Specifications will be reduced for standard pump assemblies running on 50Hz Information shown is for s...

Page 6: ...hine mount vacuum receivers Material selection device Ambient air passes through vacuum purge valve and conveys material QSM Material selection station Dry air passes through vacuum purge valves and conveys material CLR Closed loop relief valve Closed loop air from vacuum pump exhaust DSV Discharge selection valve ...

Page 7: ...ust be provided 4 All connections must be provided in strict adherence to local and national codes by a qualified electrician 7 2 FLA KVAListings Full Load Amperage and KVA ratings for VPDB vacuum pumps by model and voltage Horse Power Voltage FLA KVA VPDB 3 3HP 208 3 60 9 4 3 5 230 3 60 8 5 3 5 400 3 50 5 2 3 5 460 3 60 4 3 3 5 575 3 60 3 5 3 5 VPDB 5 5HP 208 3 60 14 3 5 0 230 3 60 13 0 5 0 400 3...

Page 8: ...levations 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 VPDB pump for use at elevations at ...

Page 9: ...ightly loosen 4 each hex nuts on the motor base just enough to allow the motor to slide on the base Use 9 16 wrench for 3 through 10 Hp units Use 3 4 wrench for 3 through 10 Hp units Adjust 1 bolt on each side Figure 4 Typical both sides loosened due to vibration 11 1 Belt Adjustment and Replacement 11 1 1 Inspecting V Belts 1 Remove the pump from service and disconnect electrical power 2 Toinspec...

Page 10: ...ever operate thepump without the belt guard firmly installed 11 2 Special Note Sheave Re installation In the event a new blower is fitted to your VPDB vacuum pump assembly it is important to assure proper place ment of the sheave on the pump s drive shaft If not 11 3 Cleaning Air Filter For your convenience the VPDB is equipped with a filter cartridge enclosed in a ClearVu cannister which allows y...

Page 11: ... operating DO NOT OVERFILL OIL SUMPS or damage to the blower may occur 4 The oil level may naturally rise and or fall in the gauge during operation but the oil level should not fall below the middle of the site gauge when the blower isidle 5 Routine topping up of oil levels is NOT advised Each pump examination should include stopping the pump allowing the oil level to stabilize and then checking t...

Page 12: ...stomers in whatever manner is deemed most expedient to overcome any issues in connec tion with our equipment Warranty Periods Note All warranty periods commence with the shipment of the equip ment to the customer Resin Drying to Include NovaWheel Dryers Dual Bed Dryers NovaDrier NDM 5 Membrane Dryer Gas Fired Process Heaters Gas Fired Regeneration Heaters Drying Hoppers Central Drying Hopper Assem...

Page 13: ...acuum seal edge is damaged from mishandling We do not warranty canisters damaged from improper handling We do however warranty the seals 3 LOAD CELLS on our WSB s are covered by Novatec standard warran ty as long as they have not been damaged from improper handling 4 Desiccant Wheel Warranty will be void if the wheel has been exposed to plasticizer dust or other contaminants as a result of neglige...

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Page 16: ...tream 222 East Thomas Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21225 www novatec com Phone 410 789 4811 or 800 938 6682 24 Hour service 800 938 6682 Fax 410 789 4638 Email Parts parts novatec com Service service novatec com Sales sales novatec com ...

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