
Installation
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ADDING PUMP FLUID
WARNING
The risk of explosion in large pumps is increased by hydrocarbon oils,
low fuel levels, or opening either fill or drain plugs during operation.
Never operate diffusion pumps larger than 6 inches with hydrocarbon
oils without a complete safety analysis for the specific system and appli-
cation. Hydrocarbon oils are more prone to explode than synthetic sili-
cone-based oils, similarly the larger the diffusion pump the greater the
risk of explosion. Running the pump with low oil level causes hot sur-
faces and the oil to be decomposed and very toxic. Such decomposed
oil and any residue from toxic/corrosive materials pumped will be pre-
sent on the dipstick when the fluid level is measured.
a.
The recommended fluid charge for the pump is three gallons. The fluid charge will gradually
be depleted through use, but the pump will continue to operate normally. When the charge is
reduced to approximately 60% of the initial amount, the boiler temperature may begin to rise
and under this condition the thermal switch is designed to open the heater circuit.
b.
This diffusion pumps is furnished with fill and drain fittings with special Viton elastomer
sealed plugs.
c.
If the pump is hot, wait until the pump has cooled then vent it to atmosphere. Remove the
plug from the filling port of the pump and install the specified quantity of fluidup to the FULL
COLD level indicator on the sight glass (see Figure 1-5). The fluid can also be poured in
from the pump inlet or foreline.
d.
Replace the fill plug with a new Viton gasket. Tighten the fill plug using moderate torque
(75 inch-pounds maximum). Lubricate the O-ring with pump fluid before installation.
e.
Once the pump is running, the oil level should be in the FULL HOT operating range as
indicated on the sight glass assembly.
f.
It is not recommended that SantoVac 5 Diffusion Pump Fluid be used with the HS-32.
NOTE
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Fluids must be stored in clean, tightly closed containers and should be
clearly identified in accordance with their type. Do not mix pumping flu-
ids of different types and origins. Generally, it is not a good idea to mix
used and new fluid for a pump charge.