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Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000
CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of a new
KINNEY
®
KT™
Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston
Vacuum Pump from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
Systems. Please examine the pump for shipping
damage, and if any damage is found, report it
immediately to the carrier. If the pump is to be
installed at a later date, make sure it is stored in a
clean, dry location and rotated regularly. Make sure
covers are kept on all openings. If pump is stored
outdoors, be sure to protect it from weather and
corrosion.
This manual applies to Kinney Vacuum models
KT-150, KT-300, KT-500 and KT-850. Become
thoroughly familiar with these instructions before
attempting to install, operate or repair this unit.
Consult Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
when problems arise that cannot be resolved
after reading this manual. Always include pump
nameplate information when ordering parts or
components.
KINNEY KT
vacuum pumps are built to exacting
standards and, if properly installed and maintained,
will provide many years of reliable service. Read
and follow every step of these instructions when
installing and maintaining the pump.
WARNING
!
Serious injury can result from operating or
repairing this machine without first reading the
service manual and taking adequate safety
precautions.
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Record the pump model and serial
numbers in the OPERATING DATA form
on the inside back cover of this manual.
Use this identification on any replacement
part orders, or if service or application
assistance is required.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents associated with this
manual are:
• EN 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum
pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 2: Vacuum
Pumps
SCOPE OF MANUAL
The scope of this manual includes the KT Series
rotary piston pumps.
INTRODUCTION
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