Specifications

Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc. – DuraVane/12 2
LUBRICATED ROTARY VANE VACUUM PUMPS AND SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
Safety 3
STORAGE 3
INSTALLATION 3
Unpacking 3
Lifting 3
Location 3
Mounting 3
Ventilation 4
Electrical preparation 4
Pipe connections and sizing 4
Inlet piping 4
Discharge piping 5
THEORY OF OPERATION 5
Pump lubricant 6
Pumps for saturated air (wet) service 6
Gas ballast valve 6
Oil capacity table 6
START-UP PROCEDURES 8
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES 9
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 9
SYSTEM ALARM CONDITIONS NFPA 99 10
MAINTENANCE 10
Pump oil level 10
Oil change 10
Devarnishing 11
Oil filter (if installed) 11
Inlet filter (if installed) 11
Exhaust filter 11
Bearings and seals 11
Bearing lubrication – Motor (where required) 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12
First 8 hours operation 12
Daily 12
Weekly 12
500 hours operation 12
1000 hours operation 12
2000 hours operation 12
50,000 hours operation 12
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS 13
ACCESSORIES AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES 13
Accessories 13
Protective devices 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING 18
Trouble shooting FAQS 18
Start-stop problems 18
Vacuum problems 18
Overheating and smoking problems 19
Noise and vibration problems 20
High oil-consumption problems 20
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFORMATION 21
Order information 21
WARRANTY POLICY 22