
Operating manual liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors series TRH - TRS - TRM - TRV - SA & Systems type HYDROSYS - OILSYS
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sure that all the installation control devices are properly set in order to avoid any return flow.
- Pump and piping connected to the pump must NEVER be under pressure when maintenance or repair is carried out.
- NEVER work on the pump when it is hot.
- NEVER touch pump or piping having temperatures higher than 70°C or lower than -10°C.
- ALWAYS be careful when handling pumps that convey acids or hazardous fluids.
- NEVER step on pump and/or piping connected to the pump.
- ALWAYS make sure that the pump is permanently fixed and steady to the installation (i.e. during removal, handling,
installation, etc.)
DANGER!
Possible contact with hazardous media and hazardous substances There are certain components in the pump
which may be dangerous to people coming in their contact even during normal operation procedures and/or
maintenance, see table 1.
Take care of their possible disposal according to the laws into force and to a safe local environment
management.
CAUTION!
Danger due to smokes or vapours. In case smokes or vapours are released by the pump do not inhale and
immediately stop the pump for inspection.
Tab. 1
MATERIAL
USE
POSSIBLE DANGER
Oil and Grease
General lubrication, ball or roller
bearings
Skin and eye irritation
Plastic and elastomer
components
O-Ring, V-Ring,
Splash ring,
Oil seals
Release of fumes and vapours when overheated
Teflon & Kevlar fibres
Packing rings
Release of dangerous powders, release of fumes
when overheated
Varnishes
Exterior pump surface
Release of powder and fumes in case of rework,
flammable
Liquid compound
Gasket between flat surfaces
Skin, eye and breathing organs irritation
Protective liquid
Pump inside surface
Skin and eye rash
3 - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Should the pump break down leak gas and/or service liquid, immediately disconnect the electrical power following the
instructions given in chapter 11. Alert the maintenance personnel, at least two people should intervene using
precautions as it is required for the specific installation: pump may be handling dangerous and/or hazardous fluids.
After correction of all the problems that created the emergency situation, it is necessary to carry out all the
recommended starting procedures (see chapter 10).
3.1 - BASIC FIRST AID
In the event dangerous substances have been inhaled and/or have come in contact with the human body, immediately
contact the medical staff and follow the instructions given by the company’s internal medical safety procedures.
4 - PUMP OUTLINES
The instructions given in this manual are for liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors and for systems type
HYDROSYS or OILSYS which utilise said pumps.
NOTE:
Capacities, vacuum and pressures are nominal and are the maximum attainable values under standard
operating conditions. Please contact POMPETRAVAINI
for data on liquid ring compressors series TR…
TRM
Single stage liquid ring vacuum pumps
Capacity to 350 m
3
/h, max vacuum 33 mbar
TRS
Single stage liquid ring vacuum pumps
Capacity to 3500 m
3
/h, max vacuum 150 mbar
TRV
Single stage vacuum pumps
Capacity to 1050 m
3
/h, max
vacuum 33 mbar
TRH
Two stage liquid ring vacuum pumps
Capacity to 3500 m
3
/h, max vacuum 33 mbar
SA
Double acting liquid ring compressors
Capacity to 180 m
3
/h, pressures to 10 bar
B
D
A
C