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Installation and Operations Manual 

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                                                                                                  Liquid Ring & Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems 

 

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS 

MANUAL 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
  

 

 

 
 
 

TRAVAINI PUMPS USA

200 NEWSOME DRIVE

YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA 23692 

PHONE (757) 988-3930

FAX (757) 988-3975

www.travaini.com

  

 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PVL 10-15

Page 1: ... Operations Manual 1 Liquid Ring Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL TRAVAINI PUMPS USA 200 NEWSOME DRIVE YORKTOWN VIRGINIA 23692 PHONE 757 988 3930 FAX 757 988 3975 www travaini com ...

Page 2: ...PROCEDURE 10 GAS BALLAST VALVE 10 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 10 SYSTEM ALARM CONDITIONS NFPA 99 12 MAINTENANCE 12 PUMP OIL LEVEL CHECK DAILY 12 OIL CHANGE 12 INLET FILTER IF INSTALLED 13 EXHAUST FILTER 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13 First 8 hours of operation 13 Daily 13 Weekly 13 500 hours operation 13 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS 14 DISCONNECT HANDLES IF INCLUDED 12 14 HOA SELECTOR SWITCHES 12 14 STOP START PUSH ...

Page 3: ...ER FAILURE LIGHT 14 LAG PUMP IN OPERATION LIGHT 14 AUDIBLE ALARM 14 ALARM SILENCE BUTTON 14 ALARM RESET BUTTON 14 HOUR METER 14 ACCESSORIES AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES 15 ACCESSORIES 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFORMATION 18 NOTES 19 ...

Page 4: ...particular products operated at in excessive temperature or dirty environments products used in conjunction with corrosive erosive or explosive liquids or gasses and or products malfunctioning as a result of build up of material in the internal parts thereof Products which are disassembled without the prior written consent of the Company and or which are repaired modified altered or otherwise tamp...

Page 5: ...n authorized dealer or specialist skilled in the design of foundation piping and equipment location to supplement and interpret the information given in this manual to ensure a successful installation Your dealer can provide start up assistance in most instances at reasonable cost Unpacking Inspect the system immediately upon arrival for any sign of damage All Travaini products are shipped F O B f...

Page 6: ...oblems Use flexible connectors where necessary Piping should be cleaned properly before installation Note Install a temporary screen at the pump inlet flange at first start up to protect the unit against carry over of pipe debris and welding slag The screen must be removed after the initial run in period If the possibility exists that the inlet gas pumped contains dust or foreign particles a suita...

Page 7: ...ove the heat of compression The seal fluid in the system circulates in a closed loop The heat exchanger either air or water cooled removes the heat of compression The discharge separator reservoir holds the seal fluid and incorporates a highly efficient separator arrangement to separate the seal fluid from the air or gases discharged by the pump system Pump Lubricant All pumps are shipped dry with...

Page 8: ...005 55 GAL 972 0068 A055 974 0068 A055 PVL 50 70 2 1 2 1 GAL 972 0068 A001 974 0068 A001 5 GAL 972 0068 A005 974 0068 A005 55 GAL 972 0068 A055 974 0068 A055 PVL 100 150 2 6 2 5 1 GAL 972 0100 A001 974 0100 A0001 5 GAL 972 0100 A005 974 0100 A005 55 GAL 972 0100 A055 974 0100 A055 PVL 200 270 5 3 5 1 GAL 972 0100 A001 974 0100 A001 5 GAL 972 0100 A005 974 0100 A005 55 GAL 972 0100 A055 974 0100 A0...

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Page 10: ...ed on the control panel and are turned to the on position the system will be energized If power on indicating lights are installed on the panel the lights will be illuminated If any other lights are illuminated try resetting the alarm reset button If the light does not go out see the Troubleshooting section page 17 If hand off auto selector switches are installed and are turned to the Hand mode th...

Page 11: ...ime period is factory set at 10 minutes This allows the pump s to warm up and eliminates frequent starting of the pump s which can cause premature coupling failure and breakdown of electrical components The pump s will continue to operate after the vacuum level has been satisfied In order to maintain the desired vacuum level a vacuum relief valve is usually supplied with the system If a vacuum rel...

Page 12: ...ment The backup pump s will continue to operate unless a high temperature or other alarm occurs in those pump s Low level light optional If the low oil level light is illuminated the affected pump will shut down The backup pump s will continue to operate unless a similar condition occurs in those pump s Maintenance WARNING Before attempting any maintenance such as changing the fluid remove all pow...

Page 13: ...eplaced Bearings and Shaftseals Internal pump components do not require preventative maintenance Bearings are self lubricating needle bearings Maintenance Schedule To help ensure trouble free system operation a basic maintenance schedule consisting of the following system checks is recommended First 8 hours of operation Check oil level and inlet filter element Clean strainers and remove temporary ...

Page 14: ...ition has not been fixed the alarm will not reset High Back Pressure Light The High Back Pressure Lights indicate the exhaust filter element in the vacuum pump needs to be replace and does not shut down the pump Transformer Failure Light Transformer Failure Light indicates the exhaust failure If alternate transformers are included in the panel the alternate transformer will pick up The pump will n...

Page 15: ...ically the switch will shut the pump down The pump will not restart until the alarm condition is acknowledged and is reset The switch is a snap disc type of switch that is normally closed When the temperature reaches the maximum set point the switch will open Once the switch has opened there is a 10 20 degree differential that the temperature will need to drop in order for the switch to close High...

Page 16: ...ing WARNING Before attempting any repairs remove all power from the system by switching off the main breaker or disconnect switch This prevents the system from automatically starting from a vacuum switch PROBLEM CHECK 1 Pump will not start A B C D E F G H I 2 Pump motor will not turn J 3 Pump is not drawing vacuum K L M N O P Q 4 Pump is overheating L N Q R S 5 Pump is not reaching ultimate vacuum...

Page 17: ...be done by shutting the pump system down and observing over time if the gauge on the receiver is holding If vacuum is not holding check all pipe connections for leaks using conventional leak detection methods V Check to see if inlet screen on pump is plugged If plugged clean wire screen and reinstall If an inlet filter has not been installed and the problem persists install an air filter Refer to ...

Page 18: ...ntact the factory for instructions Customer Service and Information Business Hours 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST central standard time Phone Numbers 1 800 535 4243 1 757 988 3930 Sales Fax Number 1 757 988 3975 Address 200 Newsome Drive Yorktown VA 23692 Internet Address http www travaini com When calling for Service Parts or System information always indicate the System model number and Serial number ...

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