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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
24500
1.8 CFM SINGLE STAGE
VACUUM PUMP
03/14
2014 ©OEM-TOOLS
Initial Preparation
1. Connect vacuum pump to the proper voltage power supply.
2. The vacuum pump is shipped without oil in the reservoir. Remove the exhaust/oil fill
cap and add oil until it is seen in the middle of the oil sight glass. Re-secure cap.
3. Remove the 1/4" inlet service port cap, turn on the vacuum pump. After 15 seconds,
replace 1/4 cap back on inlet port.
4. Re-check vacuum pump oil level. Add or remove oil if necessary.
To
achieve good final vacuum levels, the oil level should be visually seen through sight
glass.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THIS EQUIPMENT WITH LOW OR NO OIL. RUNNING THIS
EQUIPMENT WITH NO LUBRICATION WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE.
VACUUM PUMP IS NOW READY FOR USE.
Vacuum Pump Operation
WARNING: Do not operate on systems under pressure.
Damage to the pump may occur.
1. Check the correct power supply outlet to
be used.
2. Connect vacuum pump to the proper
voltage power supply
3. Check oil level in vacuum pump.
4. Connect vacuum pump as shown in
Figure - 1.
5. Open manifold valves.
6. Turn vacuum pump power switch “ON”.
7. Run vacuum pump until final vacuum
level is met.
8. Once the final vacuum level is reached,
close manifold valves, turn power switch
“OFF”.
VACUUM OPERATION COMPLETE