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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Oil level window
3. Gas ballast valve
4. Carry handle
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ................................................. M18 FVP5
Volts.......................................................... 18 V DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Flow Rate ................................ 141 L/MIN (5 CFM)
Ultimate Vacuum ................................... 25 Microns
Intake Ports ......................................1/2", 3/8", 1/4"
Oil Capacity .................................. 550 ml (18.6 oz)
Weight (Tool-Only) ............................ 8.6kg (19 lbs)
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ..................
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
specified for the battery. For
specific
charging
operator's manual supplied with your charger
and battery.
Inserting/ Removing the Battery
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Always remove the battery pack
WARNING
any time the tool is not in use.
Only use accessories specifically
WARNING
recommended
Others may be hazardous.
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6. Low battery indicator
7. ON/OFF Button
8. Manifold mode button
9. Isolation valve
10. Oil drain
-17°C to 51° C
(0°F to 125°F)
instructions,
read
for
this
Priming the Pump and Adding Oil
WARNING
To ready the pump for first time use, either:
• Add oil and run the pump for 30 minutes. Change the
oil (or let the oil cool down before beginning work).
• Add oil and wait 1 hour before beginning work.
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WARNING
deep vacuum pumps.
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To add oil:
1 .
Twist open the oil fill cap.
2.
Slowly add oil into the oil reservior
until level is between the MIN and
8
MAX markings.
4 Monitor oil
.
When using a manifold, turn ON Manifold mode for
best performance. When using a manifold, a 4-port
manifold is recommended.
When battery capacity reaches 5 minutes of runtime
remaining, the pump will enter low battery mode. The
Low Battery LED will light and a buzzer will sound.
The pump will reduce in speed to conserve runtime
and maintain vacuum. Replace battery.
If Power button LED begins blinking, the tool has
entered thermal overload protection and cannot be
restarted until the pump has cooled down.
the
For best performance, use vacuum rated hoses
directly connected to the pump that are as short
and of the widest diameter possible. Inspect hoses
before operation and replace if worn.
WARNING
protection
AS/NZS 1337.1.
1. Insert battery pack.
tool.
2. Check oil level.
3. Open the gas ballast valve.
4. Make hose connections to the pump either directly
or using a manifold. Make vacuum connections.
5. Open one intake port and the isolation valve, close
gas ballast valve, and turn pump ON.
6.
Slowly open the gas ballast valve at the beginning
of the evacuation process.
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The pump is shipped without oil
and must be primed for initial use.
Adding Oil
Do not operate pump without oil.
Only use oil specifically refined for
cap.
level during use.
Isolation valve
Open
Manifold mode
Low Battery mode
Thermal Overload
Selecting Hoses
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury,
always
wear
marked
to
General operation
Closed
proper
eye
comply
with
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