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5.2.2 FILLING THE PUMP WITH OIL
For initial oil filling and the first filling after the pump has been disassembled, the quantity of oil to be placed
in the reservoir is one gallon less than shown in the specifications. One gallon is required in the suction port
as outlined in the
Suction Manifolding
section.
Use oil recommended by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems and see the specifications for the quantity of oil
required to fill the pump. Remove the filler plug at the top of the separator housing and add oil until the level
reaches the top of the sight gauge. The level will drop to below mid-center of the gauge once the pump is
operated at blank off and the oil is distributed. Add or drain oil as necessary, to keep the oil level at blank
off 3/8 inch (1 cm) up from the bottom of the glass. The oil level changes with operating pressure, reaching
the lowest level at blank-off.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the pump as excess oil will be blown out the discharge during
the high pressure operation of the pump.
5.3 LOCATION
The pump should be mounted on a flat and level surface. If it is to be installed outdoors, please ensure
the motor, painting, peripheral equipment, and parts, etc. are suitable for the outdoor operations. There
should be enough space around the pump to allow for safe maintenance work and periodic inspections.
This includes, at a minimum, the ability to access oil fill and drain locations, view the oil level glass and the
oil temperature and pressure gages.
5.3.1 FOUNDATION
The foundation for the pump assembly should be flat, level, and have adequate load bearing capacity. The
pump and its base frame, peripheral equipment and piping should be installed after the foundation concrete
has been cured. Systematized pumps and frames should be leveled and secured prior to operation.
5.3.2 INSTALLING THE VIBRAMOUNTS
KT pumps are supplied with vibramounts which enable them to run quietly and vibration free. The pump
can be operated on any floor which will support its weight. The pump must be installed on the vibramounts
and flexible connectors fitted in suction, discharge, water and electrical connections. It is not necessary to
bolt the pump to the floor.
If the studs are not already installed into the vibramounts, thread the short end into the top of the mount
(smaller diameter) up to the spacer portion of the stud.
The vibramount attachment holes are the four open threaded holes in the flanged edges of the cylinder, in
line with the bottom plate/cylinder bolts, just in from each corner of the pump.
WARNING
Do not use the four unthreaded holes, these are used for shipment only.
With the pump lifted off the ground, thread the vibramounts with studs into the vibramount attachment holes
until contact is made between the top of the vibramount and the cylinder bottom plate, and the foot location
is parallel to the pump shaft. See assembly drawing on page 30 for KT850 vibramount locations.
Care must be taken to set the pump down squarely on the mounts when installing the pump in operating
position.
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