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MODEL RP50B-WS

Oil Lubricated

Rotary Vacuum Pump

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

MANUAL

US VACUUM PUMPS LLC

P.O. BOX 909

CANTON, TX USA 75103

TEL: 888-416-7366 FX: 877-416-7599

EMAIL: [email protected]

WWW.USVACUUMPUMPS.COM

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE

READING MANUAL

Summary of Contents for RP50B-WS

Page 1: ...Rotary Vacuum Pump INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL US VACUUM PUMPS LLC P O BOX 909 CANTON TX USA 75103 TEL 888 416 7366 FX 877 416 7599 EMAIL USVACUUM EARTHLINK NET WWW USVACUUMPUMPS COM WARNING DO NOT...

Page 2: ...al systems including heavy Current Voltage installations Depending on the operating conditions particularly where dangerous conditions may be present improper handling could lead to severe personal in...

Page 3: ...or excessive exposure to oil mist or process materials from the discharge of the pump Do not discharge the pump into a closed room or a room without adequate ventilation Always use a discharge oil mi...

Page 4: ...TY PRECAUTIONS Page 2 INTRODUCTION Page 4 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Page 6 DESCRIPTIONS Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 8 START UP Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 11 PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEWS Page 15 WA...

Page 5: ..._____________________ Oil Type________________________________ Serial No ____________________________ Operating Vacuum________________________ Startup Date__________________________ Inlet Gas Composit...

Page 6: ...loading no pressure difference is required to operate this valve The outlet discharge valve is opened automatically by the compression of the air or gas in the pump against atmospheric pressure plus...

Page 7: ...densable vapors from the gas stream The RP 50B WS has been specifically designed to operate in these types of applications where water vapor contamination can cause reliability and longevity issues wi...

Page 8: ...cooler Control the water flow so the discharge temperature is between 95 110 deg F when incoming water is between 50 70 deg F Where the water is ex tremely cold control the flow so the pump runs just...

Page 9: ...clean vacuum installation C Standard threaded piping however is satisfactory and more readily installed The piping should be Carefully cleaned to remove any scales or chips Blow out any loose material...

Page 10: ...to the full load motor current listed on the nameplate Wire the solenoid valve to allow oil flow from the pump oil reservoir to the pump bearings internals AFTER ELECRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE...

Page 11: ...Generation On seal oil vacuum applications large amounts of water vapor is often distilled out of the seal oil from the degassifiaction tank with the water vapor entering the seal oil vacuum pump The...

Page 12: ...ospheric air into the pumping chamber to aid in removing condensable vapor contaminates from the vacuum pump oil Vapor contaminates in the pump oil can dramatically impair the pump performance by vapo...

Page 13: ...the oil and the gases being pumped White milky oil is an indication of water contamination use gas ballast to clear oil or change oil Water can also be removed by draining water from the pump oil drai...

Page 14: ...king Remedy Tighten if necessary Possible cause Exhaust valve not sealing Remedy Disassemble and clean if necessary Possible cause Threaded connections leaking Remedy Paint with vacuum sealant Possibl...

Page 15: ...exhaust side or expels oil droplets from the exhaust Possible cause No exhaust filter in place Remedy Install exhaust filter Possible cause The exhaust filter is not properly seated with the o ring in...

Page 16: ...16 RP 50B PUMP PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...

Page 17: ...PIN 5 ENDPLATE A 6 ENDPLATE B 7 SHAFT 8 SHAFT SEAL HOUSING 9 BUSHING 10 WOODRUFF KEY 11 SNAP RING 12 13 O RING 14 DISCHARGE VALVES 15 VALVE COVER 16 VALVE COVER GASKET 17 HOLD DOWN PLATE 18 GASKET HO...

Page 18: ...tems must be held for seller s inspection and returned to sellers Ex works point upon request THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HE...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...