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VACUUM SYSTEM CHECK LIST
CHECK
LIST
CHECKS
Open cooling water supply valve. Is it flow properly?
Close Vacuum suction line
Open discharge line
Check lubricant color and level. Is it acceptable?
Check Belt tension (for V-belt type only), coupling alignment
Before
Operation
Run Vacuum pump for few minutes before open the suction line
Check vacuum level in full vacuum. Is it normal?
Check electrical connections (voltage & amperage) in full vacuum.
Is it normal?
Any abnormal noise?
Check operation temperature. Is it normal?
During
Operation
Check lubricant color and level. Is it acceptable?
Run Vacuum pump for few minutes after closing suction line.
If foreign material is introduced inside of vacuum pump, clean it with
cleaning agent.
Drain cooling water from vacuum pump if the pump is stopped for long
time
Make sure that suction & discharge line is closed
Stopping
Make sure power supply is closed
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