Specifications

AIREFRIG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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526
VACUUM PUMPS
CPS Vacuum Pumps Direct Drive
Airefrig
Part Number
Description
Litres Per
Minute
Micron
List Price
Ex GST
VP2DA
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
45
10
$528.00
VP2DE
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
48
10
$528.00
VP3DA
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
75
10
$742.50
VP4DE
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
96
10
$742.50
VP6DE
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
144
10
$973.50
VP8D
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
192
10
$1,305.00
VP10DA
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
236
10
$1,961.85
VP10D
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
240
10
$1,961.85
VP12D
Vacuum Pump - 2 stage
288
10
$2,198.64
Airefrig
Part Number
Description
List Price
Ex GST
L340
Vacuum Pump Oil (945 mls)
$21.32
L341
Vacuum Pump Oil (3.78 Litre)
$42.77
CAB001
CPS A/C Power Cord for Vacuum pumps & Recovery units
P.O.A.
VG200
CPS Vacuum Gauge with Digital Display
$640.92
AVT45
Tee 1/4M/F x 1/4 Female Flare Knurl x 1/4 M/F (suit VG200)
$39.51
VPASU
Vac Pump Anti-Siphon Valve Kit (c/w 1/4,3/8,1/2MF Adaptors)
$108.24
Vacuum Pump Maintenance and Service Information
The vacuum pump consists of two cascaded stages driven by a common shaft. The first stage (or roughing stage)
takes air/vapour via the inlet port, compresses it and exhausts through an exhaust port. The second stage takes
from the inside of this exhaust port and also compresses the vapour and then exhausts this vapour out through a
second exhaust port.
The purpose of a gas ballast valve (where fitted) is to bleed dry air into the second chamber at 0 PSIG or very close
to it. This way the second stage draws in vapour, it‘s pressure is reduced and vapour is removed from the
oil/vapour as the saturated vapour pressure is lowered. The second stage typically is also fed oil from the pump
reservoir and when the pump is under ballast this oil is also exposed to the reduced pressure and this assists
removal of moisture from the oil.
As the pump is working slightly harder when under ballast, more heat
is also generated so allowing the oil which is being circulated through
the second chamber to warm up and return to the reservoir so raising
the temperature of the reservoir faster. This enables the pump to
reach operating temperature faster. Remember, if the oil is cold the
moisture pulled back can blend with the cold oil, overload the oil with
moisture and in short order can wreck the pump. The idea is to get
the pump HOT, this way moisture hits hot oil and is pushed straight
out of the pump. A hot pump works better and will last longer than a
pump which is never allowed to reach operating temperature.
To start and use the pump, ensure the ballast and inlet ports are both
closed, turn the pump on. Once the pump is started open the ballast valve and leave to run like this for
approximately ½ hour. When ready to use, close the ballast and connect to the system to be evacuated, open the
suction port and evacuate the system. After the vacuum is complete, it is good practice to run the pump for a
further 10 15 minutes under ballast again to remove impurities from the oil. An even better practice is to actually
drain the oil from the pump, allow the pump to cool before adding fresh oil.
To drain the oil from the pump ensure it is on a level surface (preferable with the oil warm) and remove the drain
plug from the pump. You may need to unscrew the exhaust chimney or oil inlet in order to allow air into the pump to
allow oil flow. Inspect the oil for cloudiness, impurities and foreign lumps. When refilling, ensure pump is cool and
refill to the correct level. DO NOT overfill !! If water is noticed in the pump you may need to refill, run under ballast
for a short time, drain and refill in order to ensure the moisture is removed.
Not all pumps are identical in operation, always, as a first step, read the instructions that come with the pump.
AVT45
VG200 Vacuum Gauge
Advanced 5 digit LCD display
Reads microns, Torr, in/hg or
mBar at a touch of a button.
Withstand 400PSI pressure.
Carry case & hook included.

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