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This manual contains installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting information for the Model
RP-50B-WS Rotary Piston Vacuum Pump. Please read it in its entirety before operating the pump.
Our Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps are designed to ensure safety when used properly. It is the responsibility of
the user to follow safety-related warnings, cautions, notes and other requirements described in this manual.
Returned equipment will not be accepted by our company without prior authorization. Prior to shipping please
call for a returned goods authorization number (RGA).
Our company reserves the right to cancel the warranty if the pump is disassembled without authorization, if
pump fluids are used that are not compatible with the design and materials used in the manufacturer of the
pump, and if unauthorized spare parts are used.
FORWARD
WARNING
The pumps associated with this manual use industrial 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 injury or property damage.
Those responsible for safety of the installation must therefore insure that:
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED TO WORK ON THE MACHINE(S).
THESE PERSONS ALWAYS HAVE AT THEIR DISPOSAL THE SUPPLIED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND OTHER PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION WHEN DOING SUCH WORK, AND THEY UNDERTAKE TO
FOLLOW ANY SUCH INSTRUCTIONS CONSTANTLY.
NONQUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WORK ON OR NEAR THE MACHINE(S).
ALL WORK DONE ON ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ( including motors,
control panels, circuit panels, etc) MUST PERFORMED BY A PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
ELECTRICAN.
THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS DISCUSSES IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT COVER ALL
POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS THAT MAY OCCUR. IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE
OPERATOR THAT COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE FACTORS THAT CANNOT BE BUILT INTO
THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.
