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8.0 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
(3000 ft. elevation and below)
Model
Hp
CFM
Max Recommended
Operation Vacuum
Line Size
(OD)
VPDB-3
3
55
11” Hg
1½”
VPDB-5
5
100
11.5” Hg
2”
VPDB-7.5
7.5
155
11.5” Hg
2½”
VPDB-10
10
170
11.5” Hg
2½”
VPDB-10/3
10
235
11.5” Hg
3”
VPDB-15
15
250
11.5” Hg
3”
VPDB-20
20
470
11.5” Hg
4”
Information shown is for standard VPDB series Positive
Displacement vacuum pumps. Specifications will be
reduced for 50Hz. Specifications will change when the
pump is operated at elevations 2000 ft. or more above
sea level (see section below).
NOTE:
Refer to special job drawings for custom unit
information if applicable. Verify nameplate information on
motor before installing and operating. All information is
subject to change without notice.
10.0 PARTS LIST
9.0 OPERATING AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS
(3000 ft. above sea level or more)
Atmospheric pressure is lower at higher elevations and
as a result, the compression of air by the pump requires
more work for vacuum conveying. In these higher
altitude applications, the pressure relief valve of VPDB
pumps must be adjusted to prevent the pump from dam-
aging itself or the motor by attempting to compress air of
reduced density to an unsafe level. Failure to adjust the
pump will void the pump warranty.
When the end-use site is known, Novatec endeavors to
pre-
adjust the vacuum pump’s performance at the factory
to compensate for elevations above 3000 feet. Novatec
then labels the vacuum relief valve accordingly. If your
pump-use site is 3000 feet above sea level or more, and
no indication of pre-adjustment is present on the pump
assembly, please contact Novatec Engineering or the
Novatec Service Department at the number on the front
cover of this manual to get instructions for adjusting your
VPDB pump for use at elevations at 3000 feet or more
above sea level.
QTY
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
VPDB-3
VPDB-5
VPDB-7.5
VPDB-10
VPDP-10/3
VPDB-15
VPDB-20
1
Blower,
PD-3M
HORZ
PD-3M-
HORZ
PD-4M-
HORZ
PD-4M-
HORZ
PD-4M-
HORZ
PD-5M-
HORZ
MVP-P408-
HORIZ
1
Motor
8/230/460/3/60
01913
01914
01915
01916
01916
01917
98-0868
1
Motor 575/3/60
04202
04199
04823
03596
03596
04200
14294
1
Vacuum Gauge
50011
2
V-Belt
BX55
BX57
BX57
3
V-Belt
BX57
BX55
BX57
BX59
1
Regulator Assembly
115 VAC = asVPDB-AR-07
24 VDC = asVPDB-AR-03
24 VAC = asVPDB-AR-06
1
Vacuum Breaker
Valve Assy
VBV-15-
NPT
VBV-20-
NPT
VBV-25-NPT
VBV-25-
NPT
VBV-30-
NPT
VBV-30-
NPT
VBV-40-ST
1
Motor Starter
Contact Factory
1
Filter Element
hf-047
hf-047
hf-047
hf-048
hf-048
hf-048
1
Regulator
50154
1
Regulator Bracket
07-1397
*
Lubrication Oil
Gardner Denver AEON PD-XD Lubricating Oil. NOVATEC P/N VPDB-QT and VPDB-CASE
*See lubrication chart on page 11 to determine stocking level for oil.
NOTE: Parts shown are for standard VPDB series vacuum pumps. Refer to special job drawings for custom unit information.
Verify information on existing part before ordering and installing replacement. All information is subject to change without notice.