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Installation
Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000
Hazards Associated With Breakdown
or Ignition of Lubrication
DANGER
!
There is a risk associated
with the lubrication media
breaking down and resulting
in a hazardous fluid or vapor.
There may also be a hazard
associated with the ignition of
the lubrication media. Refer to
the lubrication manufacture’s
applicable instruction for safety
precautions.
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
Suction
Manifolding on page 12
.
Use oil recommended by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
Systems and see the specifications for the quantity
of oil required to fill the pump. Remove the oil
fill 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. With the pump shut off,
add or drain oil as necessary to keep the oil level
(at blank-off) 3/8 in. (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.
LOCATION
The pump should be mounted on a flat, level
surface. If installing outdoors, please ensure the
motor, painting, peripheral equipment, parts, etc.
are suitable for outdoor operation. 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 gauges.
Foundation
The foundation for the pump assembly should be
flat and 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.
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 that 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.