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DEKKER Vacuum Technologies, Inc. – HullVac / September 2016 

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WARRANTY, REPLACEMENT & RETURN POLICIES

 

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The replacement of 

maintenance items 

including, but not limited to oil, seals, bearings, filters, vanes in 

rotary vane pumps, etc., made in connection with normal maintenance service are 

not covered 

under this 

warranty. 

 
No warranty shall apply to products that have been misused or neglected, which includes operation in 

excessive ambient temperatures, dirty environments or the pumping of corrosive, erosive or explosive 
liquids or gasses or for problems caused by a build-up of material on the internal parts of the product. 
 

Under this warranty the purchaser is entitled to the repair or replacement (whichever DEKKER elects) of 
any part or parts of the product which do not conform to specifications. This warranty shall be void unless 
said nonconformance is discovered before the expiration of this warranty. For repairs, DEKKER must be 

notified in writing, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) must be obtained and the nonconforming 
part(s) need to be returned to DEKKER, transport charges prepaid, within thirty (30) days of discovery. 
Repairs shall be made at DEKKER’s facility without charge, except for return transport charges. 

Replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the 
warranty period applicable to the product in which they are installed, as if such parts were original 

components of that product. 
 
No allowance will be granted for repairs or alterations made by the purchaser without the DEKKER’s 

written consent. 
 
In lieu of the foregoing remedy, DEKKER may (if DEKKER so elects), redesign and/or replace the product 

or refund the full purchase price thereof. 
 
If purchaser disassembles the product for any reason without the written consent of DEKKER, this 

warranty shall be void. 
 

Limitation of liability for DEKKER vacuum pumps, systems and compressors: 

DEKKER’s obligations are limited to repair, redesign, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at 
DEKKER’s option. In no event shall the purchaser be entitled to recover incidental, special or consequential 

damages arising out of any defect, failure or malfunction of the product. 
 
This warranty and DEKKER’s obligation there under is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, including but 

not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. All warranties 
which exceed the aforementioned obligations are hereby disclaimed by DEKKER and excluded from this 
warranty. No other person is authorized to give any other warranty or to assume any other liability on 

DEKKER’s behalf without written authorization. 
 

Replacement Policy (Product Failure) for DEKKER vacuum pumps, systems and/or 

compressors 

(hereafter referred to as the Product) 

 

DEKKER Product failures must be reported directly to DEKKER immediately. Product must be returned 
to DEKKER factory for warranty consideration, unless field service is Pre-Authorized by DEKKER. The 

product will be evaluated for defects in workmanship and materials. Under no circumstance will product 
be considered for immediate, no-charge replacement without substantial evidence of material defect or 
assembly error. 

 

User error, incorrect supply voltage, or damage incurred as a result of mishandling will not be honored. 

 

 

Содержание HullVac HV140A

Страница 1: ...Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps Systems SERIAL NO ___________________________ September 2016 ...

Страница 2: ... CAPACITIES AND PORT SIZES 10 ELECTRICAL PREPARATION 10 PIPE CONNECTIONS AND SIZING 10 INLET PIPING 11 DISCHARGE PIPING 11 COOLING WATER PIPING WATER COOLED SYSTEMS ONLY 12 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS IF INCLUDED 12 START UP PROCEDURES 13 BELT TENSION FOR V BELT DRIVES 15 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 20 DURING FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION 20 EVERY DAY 20 EVERY 3 MONTHS 20 EVERY YEAR 20 EVERY 5 ...

Страница 3: ... REQUIRED 23 MOTOR BEARING LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 24 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 START STOP PROBLEMS 25 VACUUM PROBLEMS 26 OVERHEATING PROBLEMS 26 NOISE AND VIBRATION PROBLEMS 26 OIL PROBLEMS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 27 WARRANTY REPLACEMENT RETURN POLICIES 28 ...

Страница 4: ...uum Technologies Inc HullVac September 2016 4 THIS INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MUST STAY WITH EQUIPMENT PLEASE REGISTER YOUR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY AND START UP RECORD ONLINE AT WWW DEKKERVACUUM COM ...

Страница 5: ...parts or system information always have the pump or system model number and serial number s ready Refer to the bill of lading or the gold colored system information plate attached to the system see image below Gold colored system information plate Parts should be purchased from the nearest authorized DEKKER Vacuum Technologies Inc hereafter referred to as DEKKER representative visit www dekkervacu...

Страница 6: ...ersonal injury Please review and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to install start or operate the equipment SAFETY All vacuum pumps systems and or compressors hereafter referred to as the Product offered by DEKKER have been designed and manufactured for safe operation However the responsibility for safe operation rests with those who use and maintain these products The safe...

Страница 7: ...film of oil between the piston and the cylinder Once the piston makes a complete cycle the clearance volume is completely filled with oil increasing the compression ratios within the pump This design is what gives rotary piston pumps their deep vacuum levels and durability Depending on the application and desired vacuum level HullVac pumps are offered in single stage or two stage configurations Th...

Страница 8: ...l All wires should be terminated and connections tight Control panel components should be tight on DIN rail or other mounts fasteners Are there any leaks or puddles around the pump Specify hose piping or housing leak System must be given an initial startup test as soon as possible after delivery This is to ensure that the motor has not shifted out of alignment during transit as well as to verify t...

Страница 9: ...s therefore important to install the unit in a reasonably cool area where the temperature does not exceed 104 F For higher ambient temperatures contact the factory For water cooled vacuum systems it is necessary to check cooling water supply A proper consistent water flow must be maintained for adequate cooling Refer to the Cooling Capacities and Port Sizes table on page 10 for recommended cooling...

Страница 10: ...e operation by holding a screwdriver or other metal object close to but not touching the valve stem top If the coil is energized a gentle tugging or vibration will be detected An oil stream will also be present on the oil level site port whenever the pump is in operation If an oil stream or splash is not present check the solenoid valve for proper operation After the electrical wiring connections ...

Страница 11: ...uld be installed at the inlet port For more information consult your dealer or factory A vacuum rated isolation valve should be installed for routine blank off performance testing and servicing Discharge Piping DEKKER recommends as a minimum CPVC discharge piping as discharge temps may exceed 170 F CPVC is rated for 200 F max and PVC is only rated for 140 F max Discharge piping must be at least th...

Страница 12: ...ED Disconnect Handles Disconnect handles must be turned on to energize the system The handles must be turned off to open control panel CAUTION High voltage main disconnect must be off when servicing panel HOA Hand Off Auto Selector Switch Pump units will start in HAND mode unless units are in a shutdown alarm condition The pumps will bypass vacuum setpoints AUTO mode allows units to start based on...

Страница 13: ...ers are removed from system and tagging information is followed for successful startup 2 Remove the belt guard and rotate the pump two complete revolutions by hand in the counterclockwise direction This will clear accumulated oil from the pump housing that can collect during long inactive periods Reinstall the belt guard ...

Страница 14: ... belt when slipping Never apply belt dressing as this will damage the belt and cause early failure Simple Tensioning Procedure 1 Measure the span length 2 At the center of the span apply a force perpendicular to the span large enough to deflect the belt 1 64 inch for every inch of span length For example one deflection of a 100 inch span would be 100 64 or 1 9 16 inches 3 Compare the force you hav...

Страница 15: ... 4 3 4 5 5 0 1200 1800 5 0 4 1 4 6 4 8 5 6 1200 1800 6 0 4 8 5 3 5 5 6 3 1200 1800 8 0 5 7 6 2 6 4 7 2 AX 1800 3600 3 0 2 5 2 8 3 0 3 3 1800 3600 4 0 3 3 3 6 3 8 4 2 1800 3600 5 0 3 7 4 1 4 3 4 6 1800 3600 7 0 4 3 4 6 4 8 5 3 BX 1200 1800 4 6 5 2 5 8 6 0 6 9 1200 1800 5 0 5 4 6 0 6 3 7 1 1200 1800 6 0 6 0 6 4 6 7 7 7 1200 1800 8 0 6 6 7 1 7 5 8 2 Tensioning Table and installation image courtesy of...

Страница 16: ... rotation The correct direction of rotation is marked by an arrow on the motor or pump housing If direction is incorrect switch any two of the three leads at the power connection The correct direction of rotation is counterclockwise facing the pump from the drive end and clockwise if viewed from the non drive end 6 Turn the cooling water on if applicable 7 Energize the motor a slight belt slipping...

Страница 17: ... minutes Proper oil fill is confirmed when the site port oil level is at least level During initial evacuation the site port oil level may rise but will fall as the pump operates below 1 torr During operation oil should always be visible in the site port If it is not stop the pump and add oil to the reservoir until it is visible around two thirds up the oil site port An exact fill level is not req...

Страница 18: ...nning for a few minutes or until warmed up the pump should reach an ultimate pressure of 50 microns of mercury or less on a thermocouple or equivalent type of vacuum gauge If a Bourdon type of vacuum gauge is used it should read close to 30 inches of vacuum 12 After 15 30 minutes of operation check pump operating temperature which should be in the 140 160 F range at the solenoid body The casing te...

Страница 19: ... gas ballast valves to vent the pump to atmosphere If system is equipped with an automatic vent valve or an anti suckback valve no action is needed Failure to vent the pump to atmosphere may cause oil to fill into the pumping chamber and travel back through the inlet manifold into the vacuum process chamber 4 If water cooled turn off the cooling water supply ...

Страница 20: ...o 45 foot pounds Every Day Check oil level daily oil level should be between 1 2 and 2 3 level in the site port while in operation Check pump temperature daily casing temperature should not exceed 180 F Every 3 Months Check belt tension Verify tightness of pump mounting bolts Every Year Remove the oil reservoir access plate Clean and inspect the sump for signs of metal filings that may be an indic...

Страница 21: ...er it appears white or yellow foams consistently or when dirty Oil change frequency depends on the materials being pumped For clean operation oil should be changed every 3000 operating hours or every 9 months whichever comes first For other operation oil change could range from once or twice a week or less dependent upon the type of application The most common contamination is water in the oil and...

Страница 22: ...tions then open the drain valve again to scavenge residual oil This will force residual oil from the pumping chamber into the oil reservoir where it can be drained Follow these steps to fill with new oil Close the oil drain valve and fill the reservoir to the 2 3 site port level by pouring oil through the oil fill port located on top of the pump Reconnect main power to pump Close the inlet isolati...

Страница 23: ...y temperature does not exceed 180 F as measured on the casting surface below the sight port Oil Solenoid Valve The oil solenoid valve located under the exhaust port prevents oil from filling into the pumping chamber when the pump is turned off or when there is a power failure It is critical that this valve operates properly If the valve malfunctions in an open position oil will flow back into the ...

Страница 24: ... lubricants be sure to grease and then re grease after 100 hours of service Frequency volume of greasing is based on service conditions speed and frame size See the Motor Bearing Lubrication Schedule table below Standard conditions 8 hour day operation normal or light loading clean environment at a 100ºF maximum ambient temperature Severe conditions 24 hour operation or shock loading vibration dir...

Страница 25: ...Before attempting any repairs disconnect all power from the system by switching off the main breaker or disconnect switch All electrical work should be done by a qualified electrician in compliance with OSHA National Electric Code and any other applicable local electrical code Start Stop Problems System will not start in HAND or AUTO position 1 No main AC power Confirm that the main AC power disco...

Страница 26: ...ambient air temperature is 104 F or below Unit overheats on start up in low ambient temperatures 1 Stop system and disconnect power 2 Verify oil temperature Oil tends to thicken in temperatures of 55 F and below Noise and Vibration Problems The system is making an abnormal noise or sound 1 Stop system and disconnect power 2 Check belt tension and alignment 3 Ensure that the oil level is correct 4 ...

Страница 27: ...DEKKER Vacuum Technologies Inc HullVac September 2016 27 Troubleshooting Quick Reference Guide ...

Страница 28: ...lects to use a non DEKKER seal fluid which has NOT been approved by DEKKER product warranty may be void 3 Year Warranty Vmax systems 3 year warranty with DEKKER Vmaxol seal fluid 2 year warranty with non DEKKER seal fluid HullVac pumps and systems 3 year warranty with DEKKER HullVac seal fluid 2 year warranty with non DEKKER seal fluid 2 Year Warranty DuraVane pumps systems and compressors 2 year ...

Страница 29: ... the DEKKER s written consent In lieu of the foregoing remedy DEKKER may if DEKKER so elects redesign and or replace the product or refund the full purchase price thereof If purchaser disassembles the product for any reason without the written consent of DEKKER this warranty shall be void Limitation of liability for DEKKER vacuum pumps systems and compressors DEKKER s obligations are limited to re...

Страница 30: ...duct pre paid Collect freight or parcels will be refused unless prior approval is given by After Sales Associate A minimum 15 restock fee applies If product is damaged by customer as a result of mishandling or poor packaging for return shipment this fee may be increased as determined by DEKKER Return for Replacement incorrect part number received due to DEKKER shipping error New purchase order is ...

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