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JB INDUSTRIES
• ELIMINATOR DC 6 CFM VACUUM PUMP OPERATING MANUAL • 800 323 0811 • SALES@JBIND COM • JBIND COM
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JB INDUSTRIES
WARRANTY
ELIMINATOR
®
DC pumps are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for two years OTC—
not changing oil will void warranty
JB products are guaranteed when used in accordance with our guidelines and recommendations Warranty
is limited to the repair, replacement, or credit at invoice price, (our option) of products which in our opinion
are defective due to workmanship and/or materials In no case will we allow charges for labor, expense or
consequential damage Repairs performed on items out of warranty will be invoiced on a nominal basis; contact
wholesaler for details Product Warranty Registration, Limited Warranty and OTC Warranty are available online at
www jbind com
RETURN FOR REPAIR
In the event your pump requires repair, please contact JB Customer Service Department to obtain a
Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number Ensure that all returned products are packed to avoid any
damage in shipment Paperwork should be placed in a separate plastic bag and should include JB’s
assigned RGA number, a description of the problem and any customer assigned repair or purchase
order number, if applicable
Contact Customer Service for RGA number:
800 323 0811 Toll-free phone
800 552 5593 Toll-free fax
Customers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington have the option of sending vacuum
pump repairs to JB or Merced.
JB Industries
RGA#_________
601 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
630 851 9444 Tel
630 851 9448 Fax
Merced AC Equipment Service
RGA#_________
805 S Fremont
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 293 5710 Tel
626 289 1961 Fax
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump hard to start
A Power cord not plugged in securely
B Motor switch not on
C Pump temperature below 30°F
D Pump has not been shut down properly
A Plug power cord in securely
B Turn motor switch to ON position
C Warm up pump to 30°F and turn motor switch on
D Follow proper start up and shut down procedures
Pump won’t pull deep vacuum
In order for your pump to pull to a near
perfect vacuum, oil must be clean and
moisture-free throughout evacuation
A Contaminated oil
B Oil level too low
C Air leak in system being evacuated
D Pump inlet fittings missing or not tightened
E Coupler slipping
F Missing or damaged seals or o-rings
A Change oil
B Add oil
C Locate and repair leak(s)
D Clean or replace o-ring
E Tighten coupler set screws to flats of cartridge and motor
F Replace damaged seals or o-rings
Oil drips from point where
shaft enters the pump housing
Damaged shaft seal
Replace shaft seal
Pump shuts down and will
not start
A Thermal overload may be open
A. Step 1:
Disconnect pump from system
Step 2:
Wait approximately 15 minutes for motor to cool
Step 3:
Turn pump on
Step 4:
If it cycles off again, return for repair
Pump cycles on and off from a
completely cold start and then
runs smoothly
A Oil backed up into cartridge and was being
cleared out
B Pump has not been shutdown properly
Step 1:
Remove 1/4" cap
Step 2:
Turn pump on
Motor just hums
If pump has been dropped, the armature in
motor may be out of alignment with the motor’s
bell housing
Step 1:
Set pump on bench with motor standing up
Step 2:
Loosen the four motor bolts
Step 3:
Shake motor and re-tighten motor bolts
Step 4:
Start pump
If this doesn’t work, the pump most likely will need to be sent in for repair
Motor runs, but no suction
A Flexible coupler is either broken or loose
Step 1:
Set pump on bench with motor standing up
Step 2:
Look between motor and pump housing from the bottom to see if the flexible part of the coupler is split or broken
If the coupler is not broken, the coupler may be spinning on either the shaft to motor or cartridge
Step 3:
Replace cartridge Instructions at www jbind com - Support - User Manuals