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Summary of Contents for KINNEY KVA100

Page 1: ...AL Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower com 800 825 6937 WARNING Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual Operator s Manual Tuthill KVA Series Single Stage Rotary Vane Pumps Copyright 2018 Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems All rights reserved Product information and specifications subject to change ...

Page 2: ...inney vacuum pumps and M D PneumaticsTM blowers and vacuum boosters in Springfield Missouri USA We bring 100 years of engineering experience and solid hands on care to help customers keep their processes running Your satisfaction is important to us so please take time to provide your Tuthill sales representative with performance feedback We love to hear from our customers Tuthill is a family owned...

Page 3: ...ction Tag 2 Safety Precautions for Vane Pumps 2 Installation 4 Unpacking 4 Location 4 Power Requirements 4 Vacuum Connections 5 Filling the Pump With Oil 5 Operation 6 Start Up 6 Stopping the Pump 6 Gas Ballast 6 Maintenance 7 Inline Inlet Filter 7 Oil Level 7 Oil Type and Quantity 7 Oil Change 7 Oil Spin On Filter 8 Exhaust Filter 8 ...

Page 4: ...1 Parts List 15 KVA25 KVA40 Exploded View Drawing 16 KVA25 KVA40 Parts List 17 KVA63 KVA100 Exploded View Drawing 18 KVA63 KVA100 Parts List 19 KVA160 Exploded View Drawing 20 KVA160 Parts List 21 KVA250 Exploded View Drawing 22 KVA250 Parts List 23 KVA400 Exploded View Drawing 24 KVA400 Parts List 25 KVA630 Exploded View Drawing 26 KVA630 Parts List 27 Warranty Vacuum Products 27 Operating Data F...

Page 5: ...m pumps are built to exacting standards and if properly installed and maintained will provide many years of reliable service Read and follow every step of these instructions when installing and maintaining the pump This manual covers KVA model vacuum pumps Please identify the model number and serial number when ordering parts WARNING Serious injury can result from operating or repairing this machi...

Page 6: ...or condition that should be followed in order for the equipment to function in the manner intended SAFETY INSTRUCTION TAG CAUTION Do not valve or restrict pump discharge opening Use oil mist eliminator when operating pump ensure adequate ventilation when discharging indoors Refer to manual safety instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR VANE PUMPS Please read the following safety information before ope...

Page 7: ...l vapor or chemical vapor to atmosphere Check local laws and ordinances before operating the pump with discharge to outside atmosphere Do not restrict the pump discharge in any way or place valves in the discharge line The vacuum pump is a compressor and will generate high pressures without stalling the motor when operated at low suction pressures Excessive pressure could cause damage or serious b...

Page 8: ...t port for filter changes Do not tip over the pump if it is filled with oil POWER REQUIREMENTS A schematic diagram for the electrical motor terminal connections is located in the junction box of the motor or on the motor nameplate Connect the motor according to the electrical codes through a fused switch in order to protect the motor against electrical or mechanical overload conditions Set the ove...

Page 9: ...install a drip leg and drain near the pump exhaust to prevent exhaust condensation from entering the exhaust box The thread sizes in Table 3 1 are standard on KVA pumps Table 3 1 PUMP MODEL INLET SIZE EXHAUST SIZE KVA12 KVA21 1 2 in NPT Open Grid KVA25 KVA40 1 1 4 in NPT 1 1 4 in NPT KVA63 KVA100 1 1 4 in NPT 1 1 4 in NPT KVA160 KVA250 2 in NPT 2 in NPT KVA400 3 in NPT 3 in NPT KVA630 3 in NPT 3 i...

Page 10: ...oir from being sucked back into the cylinder after the pump is shut down Do not use the anti suckback valve as a check valve Consult Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems for proper check valves GAS BALLAST KVA pumps are equipped with a gas ballast The gas ballast valve is located between the inlet port and the exhaust box Its main function is to prevent water vapor from condensing in the pump which cause...

Page 11: ...ump is smoking excessively the exhaust filter may be installed improperly It is normal for the oil to be foamy or lightly colored in an operating pump This may be normal aeration of the oil If the oil appears milky or dark colored it is contaminated or burned and must be changed Check the oil level only when the pump is shut off Replenish oil if it drops below the 1 4 mark of the top sight glass A...

Page 12: ...e O rings on the exhaust filter when changing it Please consult Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems authorized representative for part numbers OVERHAUL KIT AND ACCESSORIES An overhaul kit contains a set of gaskets O rings vanes bearing bearing sleeves shaft seals and taper pins Please consult Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems authorized representative for part numbers MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The operating life...

Page 13: ... 0 2 0 0 16 0 16 0 14 0 14 0 15 0 30 0 09 0 11 MOTOR 3 Phase Hp 0 75 1 0 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 10 15 25 ROTATIONAL SPEED 60 Hz 1740 3480 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1740 1160 1160 NOISE LEVEL dba 60 Hz 59 62 67 67 68 68 77 77 78 79 OIL CAPACITY Quarts 0 5 0 5 1 5 1 5 2 6 2 9 7 4 7 4 20 20 Liters 0 5 0 5 1 4 1 4 2 5 2 7 7 7 19 19 CONNECTIONS Inlet NPT 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 2 2 3 3 Outlet NPT 1 1 4 1...

Page 14: ...gn particles Replace filter and O ring Oil is not recirculating properly Check oil quality and make certain oil lines are clean Pump is running too hot Typical operating temperature of KVA pumps is 120 200 F 49 93 C Not enough oil in the oil reservoir or oil is badly burned or carbonized Drain oil and refill with the proper oil Change oil more frequently Not enough air ventilation to pump Clean ra...

Page 15: ...h fresh oil exhaust filter and spin on filter Replace vane Call Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems for service and repair Anti suckback valve stuck in closed position due to oil contamination Disassemble valve and screen and clean as required Drain old oil and replace with fresh oil No oil or low oil level in reservoir Shut down pump drain balance of oil and refill with fresh oil Vacuum fitting or hose...

Page 16: ...gs The pump is overfilled with oil or the wrong kind of oil is in the pump Drain oil and replace with the correct type and appropriate amount of oil Pump runs in wrong direction Check for correct rotation If rotation is incorrect switch any two leads Pump will not start Supply voltage is not proper or is overloaded Motor starter overload settings are too low or improper fuses are burned or wire si...

Page 17: ... oil drain o ring exhaust filter o rings oil sump gasket service cover gasket exhaust cover gasket exhaust valve seat cylinder gasket check valve plate o ring float valve o ring Filter Kit This kit includes as applicable a full set of exhaust filters oil filter oil fill o ring oil drain o ring exhaust filter o rings cover gasket baffle strainer Coupling Kit This kit includes as applicable the moto...

Page 18: ...14 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA12 KVA21 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING ...

Page 19: ...Bolt 4 4 190 Spring Lock Washer 4 4 200 Plug Drum 1 1 201 O Ring Drum Plug 1 1 221 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 12 QTY 21 QTY 222 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 223 Straight Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 231 Oil Tube B 1 1 233 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 240 Cooling Spiral 1 1 251 Check Valve Plate 1 1 252 Check Valve Guide 1 1 253 O Ring Check Valve Plate 1 1 254 Check Valve Spring 1 1 25...

Page 20: ...16 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA25 KVA40 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING ...

Page 21: ...or 233 2 2 251 Check Valve Plate 1 1 252 Check Valve Guide 1 1 253 O Ring Check Valve Plate 1 1 254 Check Valve Spring 1 1 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 25 QTY 40 QTY 250 Inlet Flange Lower Housing 1 1 255 O Ring Inlet Part 2 2 260 Inlet Flange Upper Housing 1 1 261 Inlet Screen 1 1 265 Allen Bolt 4 4 266 Spring Lock Washer 4 4 285 Oil Recirculating Screw 1 1 286 Banjo Fitting 1 1 285S 1 Seal Ring for 285 1...

Page 22: ...8 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA63 KVA100 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING 255 252 254 251 261 250 265 266 260 1 3 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 1 5 9 6 425 421 416 423 415 456 455 255 253 ...

Page 23: ...VP 200 Only 0 1 221 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 221S Sealing Ring for 221 2 2 222 Straight Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 63 QTY 100 QTY 223 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 1 0 230 Oil Tube A 1 1 231 Oil Tube B 1 1 232 A Oil Tubing B WOVP 200 Only 0 1 233 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 1 233S Sealing Ring for 233 2 2 240 Cooling Coil WOVP 200 Only 219 220 0 1 250 Inlet Flange Lower Housing 1 1 251 Che...

Page 24: ...2 2 s 2 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 1 5 9 6 2 2 1 S 1 2 2 1 S 2 4 7 0 4 7 0 S 1 4 7 0 S 2 2 3 0 4 3 2 5 3 5 4 2 5 4 0 2 4 0 0 3 4 0 0 4 3 2 2 4 0 1 6 0 0 3 6 0 0 4 6 1 0 6 0 2 6 0 1 4 3 1 4 0 0 6 0 0 4 2 1 4 1 7 2 3 0 2 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 8 1 4 0 1 4 3 1 4 2 1 4 1 1 4 4 4 5 1 4 5 0 4 5 2 4 5 4 S 4 5 4 1 4 6 456 455 1 4 5 766 4 5 5 2 3 1 2 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 1 4 1 8 3 0 0 2 4 0 2 1 9 2 1 9 3 0 3 3 0 2 4 2 7 4 2 6 1 7 6 1 ...

Page 25: ... 221S 2 Sealing Ring for 221 2 222 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting NEW 1 222S 1 Sealing Ring for 222 1 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 222S 2 Sealing Ring for 222 1 223 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 1 230 Oil Tube A 1 231 Oil Tube B 1 232 Oil Tube A 1 1 240 Cooling Spiral Coil 1 250 Inlet Flange Lower Housing 1 251 Check Valve Plate 1 252 Check Valve Guide 1 253 O Ring Check Valve Plate 1 254 Check Valve Spring 1 255 O ...

Page 26: ...22 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA250 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING ...

Page 27: ...222S Sealing Ring 2 222S 1 Sealing Ring for 222 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 223 Elbow Hydraulic Fitting 230 Oil Tube 160 A 250 A 1 1 231 Oil Tube 160 B 250 B 1 1 232 Oil Tube 160 A 1 250 B 2 1 233 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 233S 1 Sealing Ring For 233 233S 2 Sealing Ring For 233 234 Oil Tube A 2 1 237 Blt Hydraulic Fitting 1 240 Cooling Spiral 241 Radiator 1 242 Cover Front Radiator 1 243 Cover Rear Radia...

Page 28: ...24 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA400 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING ...

Page 29: ...Socket Head Cap Screw 9 208 Sealing Ring 9 224 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 4 224S 1 Sealing Ring for 224 4 224S 2 Sealing Ring for 224 4 225 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 2 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 225S Sealing Ring for 225 2 226 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 226S Sealing Ring for 226 2 230 Oil Tube A 1 231 Oil Tube B 1 1 232 Oil Tube B 2 1 233 Oil Tube 1 236 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 236S Sealing Ring 1 238 Hex Nut...

Page 30: ...26 08 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Manual 1865 Rev B p n 001865 0000 KVA630 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING ...

Page 31: ...Plate 1 207 Allen Bolt Socket Head Cap Screw 9 208 Sealing Ring 9 224 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 4 224S 1 Sealing Ring for 224 4 224S 2 Sealing Ring for 224 4 225 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 2 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 225S Sealing Ring for 225 2 226 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 226S Sealing Ring for 226 2 230 Oil Tube A 1 231 Oil Tube B 1 1 232 Oil Tube B 2 1 233 Oil Tube 1 236 BSLM Hydraulic Fitting 1 236S Sea...

Page 32: ...id warranty Installation and transportation costs are not included and defective items must be held for Seller s inspection and returned to Seller s Ex works point upon request THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PURPOSE After Buyer s submi...

Page 33: ...ze Length Serial No Type of Lubrication Start up Date Pump RPM Operating Vacuum Pump Sheave Diameter Any Other Special Accessories Supplied or in Use Motor Sheave Diameter Motor RPM HP NOTES IMPORTANT All blowers manufactured by Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems are date coded at time of shipment In order to assure you of the full benefits of the product warranty please complete tear out and return th...

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