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Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000
GENERAL
KT pumps should always be operated with the
pump in a vertical and level position. KT pumps
should never be installed in a horizontal or angled
position. Pump assembly should be placed on a
foundation and should be supported evenly. Pump
assembly should be leveled to within 0.02 in. (0.5
mm) in any 3.28 ft (1 m).
Any time the vacuum pump will be stored for an
extended period of time (longer than 6 months),
make sure it is protected from corrosion by
preparing it for long-term storage.
1. Fill the separator housing to halfway in the
sight glass with the Tuthill-recommended oil for
the pump.
2. Close off the pump suction and discharge
connections using blind flanges with gaskets.
The oil fill connection should be plugged tightly,
and the oil drain valve should also be plugged,
to avoid accidental loss of oil.
3.
Drain the water jacket and any other heat
exchangers containing water.
4. Leave the water inlet and outlet connections
unplugged and remove the drain plug from the
bottom of the cooling jacket.
5. Reduce the tension on the drive belts by
lowering the motor mounting plate.
6. Rotate the shaft of both pump and motor
several revolutions by hand at least every 3 to
6 months to keep the lubrication and shaft load
distributed in the bearings and seals.
7. For pumps that have been in service, contact
the factory for complete instructions.
Safety
DANGER
!
Internal and external rotating
parts of the pump and driving
equipment can produce
serious physical injuries. The
pump should never be run
with the inlet or discharge
piping removed. If it becomes
necessary to inspect the
rotating parts of the pump or to
change the belt, be absolutely
sure that all power to the motor
controls has been shut off, the
motor controls are locked out,
and properly tagged before
proceeding.
WARNING
!
Vacuum pump housing
and associated piping or
accessories may become hot
enough to cause major skin
burns on contact as a result of
process conditions.
INSTALLATION
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