TorrVac (B) Manual
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1. 253 o ring 254 spring 255 O ring 260 inlet flange upper housing 261 screen 265 screw 266 washer 270 plug 2 5 valve 2 9 valve 280 nipple 291 fitting 293 tube 300 coupling guard 302 screw 310 coupling assembly 311 coupling pump side 312 coupling sleeve 313 coupling motor side 314 Stud bolt Cylinder Rotor Sleeve Vane A Endplate B Endplate Needle bearing Oil seal Snap ring Oil cooling coil Oil ring Screw Spring washer Taper pin Shaft key Exhaust box Oil sight glass O ring Oil supply plug oring Oil plug O ring Threaded fitting Oil filter Cover Gasket Bolt Exhaust filter O ring Filter spring Filter guide Gasket Exhaust cover Oil separator cover Gasket Screw Washer Wire mesh Sheet metal Gasket Exhaust cover plate Screw screw Washer 15 18 22 25 26 30 35 42 45 50 53 54 60 65 19 83 84 88 89 95 96 99 100 105 106 107 120 121 125 131 132 133 136 137 138 139 141 142 144 145 146 147 148 JOH OEJA L LIMH d 1 Wy 1 60 MODEL TV 630B Washer Plug Non return valve Return val ve Nipple Fitting Tube Screen Coupling guard Screw Flange Coupling PS Sleeve Coupling MS Bolt Spacer Fan amp Spacer Fan Screw Disc Centering ring Centering r ing Fan Guard screw Bolt Bolt Nut Lockwashe r Screw Evebolt Motor Foot Stud bolt Stud bolt Stud bolt Bushing Bushing Washer Nut 266 2 0 22. FKIT TV630 ROC Repair Kit includes vanes bearings Fil it i il fi SOAS 1188 ilter Kit includes exhaust filter s oil filter oil drain plug Vacuum Pump Oil Particulate Inlet Filter Tested to high vacuum levels this oil Use to protect the pump from foreign meets rigid requirements for vapor Particulate matter Replaceable element pressure stability amp viscosity And easy change out Pump Model Cat No VFISL 848125 FISL 848125 FISL 848125 FISL 848125 VFISL 850200 FISL 239300 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Replace or retighten the oil fittings or oil tubing Possible cause Shaft seal is leaking Remedy Replace the shaft seal Possible cause Exhaust valve ref 145 is not properly seated or it s partially stuck open Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause Vanes are stuck in rotor or otherwise damaged Remedy Free vanes or replace with new ones Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause The radial clearance between rotor and cylinder is no longer adequate Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause The internal parts are worn or damaged Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause Oil tubing fittings are loose and leaking TROUBLE The pump will not start Possible cause The motor does not have the proper supply voltage or is overloaded the motor starter overload settings are too low or are
3. any event within one 1 year from date of shipment of the applicable item by seller Unless done with prior written consent of seller any repairs altera tions or disassembly of sellers equipment shall void warranty Installation and transportation costs are not included and defective items must be held for seller s inspection and returned to sellers Ex works point upon request THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PURPOSE After buyers submission of a claim as provided above and its approval seller shall at it s option either repair or replace its product part or work at the original Ex works point of ship ment or refund an equitable portion of the purchase price The products and parts sold hereunder are not warranted for operation with erosive or corro sive materials or those which may lead to a build up of material within the product supplied nor those which are incompatible with the materials of construction The buyer shall have no claim whatsoever and no product or part shall be deemed to be defective by reason of failure to resist erosive or corrosive action nor for problems resulting from build up of material within the unit nor for problems due to incompatibility with the materials of construction Any improper use operation beyond capacity substitution of parts n
4. level surface so that the pump is evenly supported on it s rubber feet Leave 12 18 of access around the pump to allow proper cooling Allow access to the oil sight glass in order to in spect the oil level and the exhaust port for easy access to change the filters DO NOT TIP THE PUMP OVER IF FILLED WITH OIL POWER REQUIREMENTS A schematic diagram for the electric motor terminal box is located either inside the junction box cover 3 phase or on the side of the motor itself 1 phase The motor must be connected according to applicable electrical codes Through a fused switch in order to protect the motor against electrical or mechanical overload conditions The over load of the motor starter must be set at a level equal to the full load motor current listed on the nameplate AFTER ELECRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE BUT PRIOR TO FILLING THE PUMP WITH OIL THE ROTATION OF THE MOTOR SHOULD BE CHECKED IF BACKWARD REVERSE ANY TWO LEADS OF THE THREE AT THE POWER CONNECTION IEC Motor wiring Diagram 3 Phase Motor Single Phase Motor VACUUM CONNECTION Use a pipe size that is at least the size of the pump inlet connections Smaller lines result in reduced pump capacity Pumps operating in parallel on a common main line should have a manual or automatic shut off valve or positive acting check valve installed in the suction line of the pump The pump built in anti suckback valve should not be Used as a shut off valve for the vacuum sys
5. 0Deg F ona Continuous basis Possible cause Not enough air ventilation to the pump Possible cause The pump or motor is blocked Remedy Remove the fan cover and try to turn the pump and motor over by hand If frozen remove the motor from the pump and check the motor and pump separately If the pump is frozen contact U S Vacuum for instructions TROUBLE The pump starts but labors and draws a very high current Possible cause The oil is too heavy viscosity too high or the ambient temperature is below 41 Deg F Remedv Warm up the oil before tilling Possible cause Pump is running in the wrong direction Remedy Check for correct rotation which is coun terclockwise when looking at the motor from the motor fan side Reverse any two leads on the motor to change the direction of rotation Possible cause The pump is overfilled with oil or the wrong kind of oil is used Remedy Correct the oil level and quality Use rec ommended oil Possible cause Exhaust filters in exhaust cham ber are clogged and appear burned with pump oil Remedy Replace exhaust filters maintain proper oil condition oil level and use only U S Vacuum oil amp filters Possible cause Foreign particles in pump vanes broken bearings seized Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions TROUBLE Pump smokes at the exhaust side or expels oil droplets from the exhaust Possible cause Oil suckback line needle valve closed Re
6. 10 ie 15 28 Hg THE NEEDLE VALVE ON THE SUCK BACK LINE NEEDS TO BE OPENED UP FURTHER TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED OIL FLOW FOR PROPER LUBRICATION FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET THE SUCKBACK VALVE CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE PUMP WEAR AND FAILURE CALL FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE PROCESS GAS The TorrVac pump is designed to pump air and are not intended for use when water vapor is being pumped In some applications when the quantity of water vapor is moderate TorrVac pumps have been used with good results In these situations the pump is run until it is up to operating temperature before it is allowed to pump process gas The pump is also operated for a period of time off process and on air to clear it of process gas before it is shut down This procedure prevents vapor from condensing in the pump Before attempting to pump a gas laden with water vapor contact U S Vacuum engineering for advice STOPPING THE PUMP To stop the pump turn ff the power The pump has a built in anti suck back valve to prevent the pump from rotating backwards when it is shut down Install a manual or automatic valve or check valve in each pipe leading to the pump when multiple pumps are pumping on a common header OXYGEN SERVICE PUMPS Do not use TorrVac pumps in oxygen enriched applications that is identified as any application which has a process gas that is 25 or more oxygen MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance e DAILY Visually check oil level in sight glass amp colo
7. 25 026 030 035 039 040 042 043 050 053 054 056 060 065 075 078 079 080 083 084 088 089 095 096 099 100 105 106 107 120 121 125 130 131 132 136 WARRANTY VACUUM PRODUCTS Subject to terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale US Vacuum Pumps LLC the seller warrants products of its manufacturer when shipped and its work including installation amp start up when performed will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty applies only to sellers equip ment under use and service in accordance with seller s written instructions recommenda tions and ratings for installation operating maintenance and service of products for a period if 12 months Because of varying conditions of installation and operation all guarantees of performance are subject to plus or minus 5 variation THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO BUYER AND OR ORIGINAL END USER AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A PER SON DESIGNATED BY THE LAW OF ANY JURISDICTION AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY HELD TO SURVIVE SELLER S DIS CLAIMER All accessories furnished by seller but manufactured by others motor will bear only that manufacturer s standard warranty All claims for defective products parts or work under this warranty must be made in writing Immediately upon discovery and in
8. 5 2 9 280 291 293 297 300 302 306 311 312 313 315 319 320 321 325 32 350 351 352 354 355 356 357 358 360 391 400 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 454 Parts List Exhaust plate Bolt Gasket Exhaust plate Screw Bolt Plate Screw Exhaust Metal Exhaust valve assy Cylinder gasket Screw Washer Gas ballast valve Hydraulic fitting B M C Nipple Pipe B S L M Nipple Pipe B S L M Nipple Pipe B S L M Nipple Pipe B M C Nipple Plug Packing Bracket Elbow Ball valve Silencer body Silencer Silencer ca p Oil cooler Bracket Inlet flange Lower Valve plate Valve guide O ring Spring O ring Ball Viton Inlet flange Screen Screw MODEL TV 630B 140 142 144 145 146 147 152 153 155 159 185 186 187 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 260 261 265 Cylinder Stud Set Screw Stud Rotor Sleeve Shaft Seal Sleeve Vane A End plate B End plate Bearing Shaft Seal Bolt Screen Seal ring Screw O Ring Screw Washer Nut Taper Pin Key Tank Sheet Meta L Baffle Demister pad Perforated sheet Metal Oil Sight glass O ring Oil fill plug O ring Oil drain plug O ring Fitting Oil filter Cover Gasket Bolt Exhaust Filter O ring Filter Spring Baffle Strainer Filter guide Gasket Sheet meta L screen 001 004 005 009 015 018 019 022 0
9. TORRVAC B SERIES Oil Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Models 256 7 406 Tv63B TV100B TV160B TV250B TV630B INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL sama aj WARNING DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING MANUAL US VACUUM PUMPS LLC P O BOX 909 CANTON TX USA 75103 TEL 888 416 7366 FX 877 416 7599 EMAIL USVACUUM EARTHLINK NET WWW USVACUUMPUMPS COM FORWARD This manual contains installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting information for the Model TV 25B TV 40B TV 63B TV 100B TV 160B TV 250B and TV 630B Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Please read it in its entirety before operating the pump Our Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps are designed to ensure safety when used properly It is the responsibility of the user to follow safety related warnings cautions notes and other requirements described in this manual Returned equipment will not be accepted by our company without prior authorization Prior to shipping please call for a returned goods authorization number RGA Our company reserves the right to cancel the warranty if the pump is disassembled without authorization if pump fluids are used that are not compatible with the design and materials used in the manufacturer of the pump and if unauthorized spare parts are used WARNING The pumps associated with this manual use industrial systems including heavy Current Voltage installations Depending on the operating c
10. by means of flexible coupling The oil separator housing is mounted directly to the cylinder exhaust One or more internal exhaust filters separate the oil from the gas This eliminates the need for any external oil mist eliminators Each pump is equipped with an anti suckback device to prevent the back streaming of oil in the event of power loss or when shutting down The TV series of pumps have an ultimate vacuum rating of 0 5 Torr If the pump will be pumping particulate matter it is advisable to install a proper inlet filter with a replaceable cartridge ee mmm mmm AA PNI Ana AA PS San CSE ma a a aa tana f NI VINE UY NSS A Inlet flange D Rotor vane 03 Exhaust filter D Rotor Exhaust filter spring K Cylinder D Exhaust cover L Oil filter E Oil sight glass M Demister Oil drain plug N Oil sump G Oil filling plug Oil separator H Exhaust valve GENERAL UNPACKING Inspect the box and pump carefully for any signs of damage incurred in transit and report with in 7 days of receipt Since all our pumps are shipped F O B our factory such damage is the responsibility of the carrier and reported to them The inlet amp exhaust of the pumps are covered with plastic caps to prevent dirt and other foreign substances from entering the pump Leave the caps in place until you are ready to pipe the pump to your equipment LOCATION Install the pump in a horizontal position on a
11. h if necessarv Possible cause Automotive tvpe oil filter clogged Remedy Replace oil filter Change oil if necessary Possible cause The inlet anti suck back valve plate ref 129 is stuck closed or partially open position due to contamination Remedy Disassemble and clean if necessary Possible cause Oil tubing fittings are loose and leaking to remove accumulated oil from upper housing of exhaust box Possible cause The exhaust filter is not properly seated with the o ring ref 221 in filter base or filter material is cracked Remedy Exhaust filter not properly seated with o ring replace if necessary Check filter spring for tightness Possible cause The exhaust filter is clogged with foreign particles Remedy Replace the exhaust filter TROUBLE Pump runs very noisily Possible cause Coupling insert worn Remedy Replace coupling insert in motor pump coupling Possible cause Bearing noise Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause Vanes stuck Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Use only recommended U S Vacuum oil and change more frequently TROUBLE Pump runs hot Note The oil temperature with closed inlet should be approximately 185 225 Deg F depend ing on pump type At 24 Hg the oil in the pump can go above 225 Deg F These values are taken at an ambient temperature of 68 Deg F The maximum recommended ambient operating tem perature for TorrVac pumps is 10
12. ime in the wrong direction Remedy Inspect vanes and replace Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause Liquid carryover into the pump cylinder broke vanes while pump was running or oil broke vanes on start up Remedy Install condensate trap on the inlet of the pump Or pump was over filled with oil in oil reser voir Follow oil filling procedure and do not over fill TROUBLE Automotive type oil filter does not get warm within two to five minutes when cold pump 15 started Possible cause Oil filter clogged Remedy Replace oil filter and change oil JOH OVAL LIMH 41 1 0 6 11 2 1 1 Wy 1 60 MODEL TV 5 MODEL TV 25B 40B Parts List Filter spr ing 450 washer screw 452 Lock washer Mesh scr een 453 nut Exhaust valve 460 Name plate Cvlinder gasket Stud bolt hvdraulic fitting Nipple piping piping Inlet flange lower Valve plate Valve plate guide O ring Compression ring O ring Inlet flange screen screw Lock washer plug Oil suckback line washer Stud fitting tube Coupling guard Cap nut Stud bolt Lock washer Coupling pump side Coupling sleeve Coupling motor side Stud bolt fan Fan cover screw washer screw Rubber f oot Rubber f oot 153 154 155 159 185 186 221 222 223 224 250 251 202 203 204 255 260 261 265 266 200 2 5 2 8 291 293 300 301 302 303 311 312 313 314 321 323 325 326 32 445 446 Cvlinder Rot
13. medy Open needle valve on suckback line Possible cause The wrong oil filter is used and or oil lines leading to pump clogged Remedy Use only U S Vacuum oil filter Blow oil lines free flush cooling coil Possible cause Cooling coil clogged internally with burnt oil Remedy Remove cooling coil and flush Pump may have to be completely disassembled to cor rect severely contaminated condition TROUBLE Oil disappears in oil sight glass Possible cause Oil is sitting in the exhaust box reservoir Remedy Open oil suckback line Oil suckback line is located underneath the exhaust port of the pump and travels to the inlet flange Open needle valve to allow oil to flow back to the pump END Remedy Clean the pump and motor air grills Clean the cooling coil Do not install the pump in an enclosed cabinet unless sufficient amount of fresh air is Supplied to the pump Bring ambient air tem perature down Possible cause Automotive type oil filter is clogged and pump does not receive enough oil Remedy Change oil filter Possible cause Not enough oil in oil reservoir or badly burned oil used for pump lubrication Remedy Drain and refill the pump only with non detergent oil and increase oil change intervals TROUBLE Pump is seized Possible cause The pump operated without oil and vanes broke Remedy Contact U S Vacuum for instructions Possible cause The pump operated for an ex tended period of t
14. of the motor must be checked Open the inlet port jog the motor briefly to make sure rotation 15 cor rect If it runs backwards and if wired three phase power reverse any two leads of the three at the power connection CAUTION Keep the oil fill plug tight as pressure in the exhaust box could cause bodily injury if the plug is blown out Do not fill add the pump with oil through the exhaust inlet ports as there is danger of breaking vanes CAUTION When changing the oil and filters it may be necessary to flush the pump to remove any build up of degraded oil from the pump Reduced oil flow especially through the radiator or cooling coil can cause mechanical damage or extreme overheating which could cause oil vapor to ignite TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 2 INTRODUCTION Page 4 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Page 6 DESGRIF HONS iii ta Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 8 STAR UP Sarcoidosis Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 11 PARTS LIST amp EXPLODED VIEWS Page 15 WARRANTY STATEMENT Page 21 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new TORRVAC B Series OIL LUBRICATED Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump from US VACUUM 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 i
15. onditions particularly wnere dangerous conditions may be present improper handling could lead to severe personal injury or property damage Those responsible for safety of the installation must therefore insure that ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED TO WORK ON THE MACHINE S THESE PERSONS ALWAYS HAVE AT THEIR DISPOSAL THE SUPPLIED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION WHEN DOING SUCH WORK AND THEY UNDERTAKE TO FOLLOW ANY SUCH INSTRUCTIONS CONSTANTLY NONQUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WORK ON OR NEAR THE MACHINE S ALL WORK DONE ON ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT including motors control panels circuit panels etc MUST PERFORMED BY A PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED ELECTRICAN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION When using PVC pipe or any static enhancing material for exhaust piping make provisions to safeguard against arcing from static electricity Arcing can ignite oil vapor that may be present CAUTION The built in anti suckback valve is not positive action do not use it as a system check valve Do not depend on the anti suckback valve to prevent pump oil from migrating through the inlet into the system when the pump is shut down CAUTION Do not use this pump in oxygen service Oxygen service is defined as any application which has a process gas that is 25 or more oxygen CAUTION After the electrical connection has been made but before the pump is filled with oil the rotation
16. or Sleeve Vane A Endplate B Endplate Needle bearing Oil seal Snap ring Oil ring screw Taper pin Shaft key Exhaust box Oil sight glass oring Oil supply plug O ring Oil plug O ring Threaded fitting Oil filter cover Gasket Bolt Lock washer bushing Exhaust filter O ring Filter spring Oil separator cover Gasket Screw Washer Wire me sh Sheet m etal Exhaust cover plate Bolt Lock was her Rubber disc 1 15 18 22 25 26 30 35 42 50 53 60 65 75 83 84 88 89 95 96 99 100 105 106 107 108 109 110 120 121 125 136 137 138 139 141 142 145 146 147 152 JOH OOLAL LIMH d OOL AL JOH EJA L LIMH 4 1 Wy 1 60 MODEL TV 63B 100B washer Lock washer nut Name plate MODEL TV 63B 100B Parts List 153 Filter spring 450 154 screw 452 155 Mesh screen 453 159 Exhaust valve 460 185 Cylinder gasket 186 Stud bolt 221 hydraulic fitting 222 Nipple 223 piping 224 piping 250 Inlet flang lower 251 Valve plate 252 Valve plate guide 253 O ring 254 Compression ring 255 O ring 260 Inlet flange 261 screen 265 screw 266 Lock washer 270 plug 275 Oil suckback line 278 washer 291 Stud fitting 293 tube 300 Coupling guard 301 Cap nut 302 Stud bolt 303 Lock washer 311 Coupling pump side 312 Coupling sleeve 313 Coupling motor side 314 Stud bolt 321 fan 323 Fan cover 325 screw 326 washer 327 screw 445 Rubber foot 446 Rubber foot C
17. ot approved by seller or any alteration or repairs by others in such manner as in sellers judgment affects the product materially and adversely shall void this warranty No employee or representative of seller other than an officer of US Vacuum Pumps LLC is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty Any such change by an officer of the company must be in writing In no event shall buyer be entitled to incidental or consequential damages Any action for breach of this agreement must commence within 1 year after the cause of action has occurred NOTES
18. r Weekly Check inlet filter Every 3 Months 500 750 hours Change oil amp spin on oil filter 3000 Hours Change exhaust filters Replace coupling insert 5 000 7 000 hours Replace vanes and gaskets This is to be done by specially trained service personnel e 10 000 Replace bearings and seals This is to be done by specially trained service personnel US Vacuum Pumps LLC is not liable for operational failure due to mistakes during the assembling operation or the utilization of non US Vacuum parts Maintenance intervals may be changed according to operating conditions SPARE PARTS Oil Type 5 05 Available in Quart Gallon 5 gallon pail 55 gallon drum Under vacuum conditions lubricating oils especially those with additives may behave quite differently than expected Additives may adversely affect the attainable ultimate pressure and may react with the gas media being pumped For these reasons please understand that we must make our warranty commitment dependent on the use of oils which have been qualified by us Damages caused by the use of not suitably qualified lubricating oils are not covered by our warranty Repair kits Filter kits TV 25B Pt RKIT TV25 ROC 408 Pt RKIT TV40 ROC U ra 1008 Pt RKIT TV100 ROC TV 100B PH EKIT TV100 ROC TV 160B Pt RKIT TV160 ROC TV 160B PH EKIT TV160 ROC TV 250B Pt RKIT TV250 ROC TV 250B PEEEKIT TV250 ROC TV 630B Pt RKIT TV630 ROC TV 630B Pt
19. s exposed The oil must be changes after the first 100 hours of initial operation After the initial oil change and when using US550 SS Semi synthetic oil it is recommended that the oil changes are made every three 3 or four 4 months or 500 750 hours of operation or as necessary if high heat is contaminating the oil To change the pump oil the pump must be switched off and ventilated to reach atmospheric pressure Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil Dispose of the oil in compliance with local or national regulations When oil stops draining replace the oil drain plug Start the pump again for a few seconds Stop the pump once again and then reopen the oil drain plug and discharge any remaining oil Refasten the oil drain plug Remove the oil filter and replace it with a new one using a US Vacuum genuine oil filter Make sure to tighten the filter securely against the aluminum sealing surface so that leaks will not occur EXCESSIVE HEAT When the pump is subjected to operating conditions that will cause the oil to be heated above 210 Deg F the oil will carbonize and become contaminated after a relatively low number of operating hours if standard hydrocarbon oil is used The higher the temperature the quicker the oil becomes contaminated and thermally breaks down In these type of high heat applications US550SS oil is recommended CONTAMINATED AIR STREAM When the air stream contains solids and or liquids that may contamina
20. t 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 TORRVAC TV vacuum pumps are built to exacting standards and if properly installed and maintained will provide many years of reliable service We urge you to take time to read and follow every step of these instructions when installing amp maintaining your pump WARNING Serious injury can result from operating or repairing this machine without first reading the service manual and taking adequate safety precautions IMPORTANT Record the pump model and serial number in the OPERATING DATA form below You will save time and expense by including this reference information on any replacement parts orders OPERATING DATA It is to the user s advantage to have the requested data filled in below and available in the event a problem should develop in the vacuum pump This information is also helpful when ordering spare parts Model No Oil Type Serial No Operating Vacuum Startup Date Inlet Gas Composition Motor Hp RPM Accessories supplied NOTES INTRODUCTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Technical Data Pg pg TV63B TV100B TV160B TV250B TV630B Pump Weight eee dl ee lus lol DESCRIPTION The TORRVAC B series of pumps are single stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps The pumps all come with IP 55 TEFC motors that attach directly to the pump
21. te the oil the oil must be changed more often the air stream contains a small percentage of particulate matter the solution is to install a pre filter or knock out pot to keep the contaminates out of the pump START UP Check rotation of the motor as described previously under POWER REQUIREMENTS Fill the pump with oil as described previously under OIL FILLING Start the pump and immediately close the inlet Run the pump for a few minutes before checking the oil level again With the pump shut off the oil level should be visible in the oil sight glass between the MIN and MAX mark Add oil if necessary but only add it when the pump has been shut off and the circulating oil has had sufficient time to return to the oil sump OIL SUCKBACK LINE The TorrVac B series pumps are equipped with an oil suckback line w valve to return coalesced oil back to the pump module The primary function of the valve is to adjust the vacuum level the pump will obtain while also allowing for oil to be returned back to the pump The valve is set to allow the pump to produce a vacuum of 10 Torr 29 5 Hg if a higher vacuum 16 required then close the valve until the required process vacuum is obtained The suck back line is located underneath the exhaust port and extends back to the inlet flange of the Pump IMPORTANT THE PUMP SUCK BACK VALVE IS FACTORY SET AT 29 5 Hg IF THE PUMP IS GOING TO BE OPERATING AT A VACUUM LEVEL ABOVE 29
22. tem Should the process gas contain dust of other foreign material a suitable inline particulate filter should be connected to the inlet port contact US Vacuum for recommendations The vacuum piping should be designed to insure that no liquids such as condensate or liquid carryover from the process can reach the pump If this possibility exists a knock out liquid separator should be installed contact US Vacuum for recommendations If an exhaust manifold is used install a drip leg near the pump exhaust port and drain to prevent exhaust conden sate from entering the pump exhaust box OIL FILLING The pump is shipped without oil After level installation and correct rotation has been established fill the pump with recommended oil through the oil fill port Oil level should be at the 3 4 position on the UPPER sight glass Non detergent oil should be used US Vacuum recommends US 550SS oil which provides long running time be tween oil changes and high temperature operations When US Vacuum pump oil is used the warranty period is extended to 18 months Oil capacity TV 25B TV 40B 1 5 quarts TV 63B 2 5 quarts TV 100B 2 7 quarts TV 160B 250B 7 quarts TV 630B 16 quarts CHANGE OIL EVERY 500 750 OPERATING HOURS Check the oil for contamination on a weekly basis by shutting the pump off and draining some of the oil into a small glass or container through the oil drain port Oil life is dependent upon the condition to which it i
23. the wrong setting fuses burned or the wire is too small or too long causing a voltage drop at the pump Remedy Check correct supply voltage check overload settings in motor starter for size and setting according to motor nameplate data check fuses and install proper size wire If ambient temperature is high use larger overloads or ad just settings 5 above nominal motor nameplate value TROUBLE The pump does not reach blank off pressure or takes too long to evacuate the system Possible cause Contaminated oil is the most common cause of not reaching ultimate pressure Remedy Shut off the pump after the operating temperature has been reached drain the warm oil from the pump and change the automotive type oil filter where applicable if necessary Flush and fill the pump with new oil and take a new blank off measurement after operating temperature is reached 20 30 minutes Possible cause The vacuum system or vacuum piping is not leak tight Remedy Check the hose and pipe connections for possible leak Possible cause The wire mesh inlet screen is plugged Remedy Clean the wire mesh inlet screen Install an inlet filter if the problem repeats frequently Possible cause No oil or not enough oil in the oil reservoir Remedv Shut off the pump add the necessarv oll or if oil seems contaminated drain the balance of the oil from the pump exchange oil filter and refill with fresh oil Flus
24. ylinder Rotor Sleeve Vane A Endplate B Endplate Needle bearing Oil seal Snap ring Oil cooling coil Oil ring Screw Taper pin Shaft key Exhaust box Oil sight glass O ring Oil supply plug oring Oil plug O ring Threaded fitting Oil filter Cover Gasket Bolt Lock washer Exhaust filter O ring Filter spring Oil separator cover Gasket Screw Washer Wire mesh Sheet metal Exhaust cover plate Bolt Lock washer Rubber disc 1 15 18 22 25 26 30 35 42 45 50 53 60 65 75 83 84 88 89 95 96 99 100 105 106 107 108 120 121 125 136 137 138 139 141 142 145 146 147 152 For TV 100 only OOUY OSCAL LIMY 4 JOH O9LAL LIMH d OAL Wy 1 60 MODEL TV 160B 250B Screw fan NDE fan cover Screw key motor motor fan motor fan cover key fan DE screw rubber foot stud bolt stud bolt stud bolt rubber foot rubber foot washer nut 315 321 323 325 327 400 418 425 430 440 441 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 454 MODEL TV 160B 250B Parts List 152 Plate 153 screw 155 Mesh screen 159 Exhaust valve 185 Cylinder gasket 186 Stud bolt 187 spring washer 188 nut 220 gas ballast valve 221 Hydraulic fitting 222 nipple 223 pipe 224 nipple 225 pipe 234 packing 235 bracket 236 elbow 237 ball valve 238 silencer body 239 silencer 240 silencer cap 250 inlet flange lower assembly 251 valve plate 252 valve plate guide
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