INITIAL START UP OF SDS SERIES PUMPS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Conde SDS Series pump. You have selected the finest and most
innovative vacuum pump available. Conde designs and builds pumps for long life, durability and ease of
use.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
The vacuum pump has rotating parts. Keep guards in place. Never operate the pump
with the guards removed.
WARNING:
The vacuum pump may reach temperatures above 200 degrees F during extended or
severe duty operation. Allow to cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Never operate without oil. Failure to properly lubricate the pump will cause premature
failure.
CAUTION:
The pump will discharge oil from the exhaust port. Connect the exhaust port to an ade-
quate oil recovery system.
IMPORTANT
Vacuum relief valve has NOT been pre-set.
(This should be adjusted after the pump is installed)
To adjust vacuum relief valve
1) If the pump is equipped with the Slide Valve , pull the handle out to engage in
the vacuum mode.
2) Close all openings in the vacuum system.
3) Start pump.
4) Remove plastic cover and loosen jam lock nut on top of the relief valve.
5) Inside the jam nut is the adjustment screw. Turn nut clockwise to increase vacuum, turn
counter-clockwise to decrease vacuum.
6) After desired vacuum is reached, re-tighten jam lock nut.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 20” HG FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION
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CONDE WICK
OILING SYSTEM
All Conde SDS Series pumps are now equipped with the trouble free and adjustment free Conde Wick
Oiling System. The Conde Wick system has been engineered to provide constant oiling to your vacuum
pump under all operating conditions. There is never any need for adjustment of any kind. No more fool-
ing with tricky drip oilers.
Before operating your pump, fill the oil reservoir with a premium quality 5W-30 or 10W-30 grade synthetic
high detergent motor oil.
After taking delivery of your pump, make sure that the oil res-
ervoir is filled. Pumps are not shipped with oil in the reservoir.
Fill the tank until it is
just below the level of the tank jets in the inside of the reservoir. All tank oilers are equipped with a sight
glass to determine the oil level inside the tank.
