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AirTech VCX 60 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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VCX ROTARY CLAW VACUUM PUMPS
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Operating and Maintenance Instructions VCX ROTARY CLAW VACUUM PUMPS INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL VCX-SERIES ROTARY CLAW VACUUM PUMPS Please read the manual before operating the vacuum pump. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INSTALLATION 1.1 General description 1.2 Unpacking 1.3 Location 1.4 Power Requirements 1.5 Vacuum Connections 1.6 Oil Filling on Gear box 1.7 Lubrication of the Bearings (VCX 400/505 only) 2.0 SAFETY 2.1 General Notices...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Inspect the box and pump carefully for any signs of damage incurred in transit. Since all pumps are ordinarily shipped F. O. B. from Airtech’s factory, such damage is the responsibility of the carrier and should be reported to them.

  • Page 4: Power Requirements

    Please check that these settings are in line with the voltage at your location. If the voltage is different, please contact Airtech for motor and starter information. Correct direction of rotation is marked by an arrow on the motor fan housing and is counterclockwise when looking at the motor from the motor's fan side.

  • Page 5: Vacuum Connections

    Should process gas contain dust or other foreign particles, a suitable in line (inlet) filter should be connected to the inlet port. Contact Airtech for recommendations. The following thread sizes are standard on the pumps (NPT thread is available upon request)

  • Page 6: Oil Filling On Gear Box

    2.1 General Notices - Please read the entirety of this installation and operating manual before operating the vacuum pump. - Airtech shall assume no liability for any accident or failure associated with a failure to comply with instructions in this manual.

  • Page 7: Warning Labels And Their Explanations

    2.2 Warning labels and their explanations Please check and make sure that the following warning labels are clearly visible on your VCX unit: 2.2.1 Read and Understand the manual: Read and understand this manual before using this machine 2.2.2 Burn Hazard: Hot surface.

  • Page 8: Stopping The Pump

    To stop the pump, turn off the power. A built in anti-suck back valve installed in inlet flange will prevent air from back flowing into the vacuum chamber after the pump is shutdown. Caution: Do not use the anti-suck back valve as a check valve. Consult Airtech for recommendations regarding check valves and other accessories.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    4.1.2 Gear Oil Type and Quantity Oil level should be at the 3/4 position on the oil sight glass. We recommend using Airtech Part Number ATO-3000-01, which is supplied by Airtech. The following table gives the approximate quantities of oil required for each model.

  • Page 10: Inline (Inlet) Filter

    Check inline (inlet) filter on a weekly basis. The filter cartridge should be cleaned or replaced if it is dirty. Consult Airtech for replacement elements. Caution: Depending on the mounting position of the filter, be careful not to allow accumulated foreign material to fall in the pump suction inlet when removing the filter cartridge.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    5.0 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Check voltage at the motor and Incorrect voltage (lower than correct any sources of voltage drop required). in the system. Check wiring to ensure it is properly sized according to National Electrical Code requirements. Incorrect wiring of the motor.
  • Page 12 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Check the adjustment of the relief valve. Under normal conditions, the VCX should not have air flowing into the relief valve if operating in the standard range of pressures. If air is detected entering the relief valve (place a cardboard scrap near the Insufficient Capacity (cont’d) Improperly operating relief valve...
  • Page 13 Clean the pumping chamber and rotary claws. Pump making excessive noise Coupling insert is worn. Replace coupling insert in motor/pump coupling. Pump will not operate (seized Rotary Claws, Bearings or Call Airtech for service or up). Gears stuck exchange program (1-888-222-9940)

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    6.0 TECHNICAL DATA Specifiaction: Vacuum Application VCX 250/ VCX 100/ VCX 150/ Model VCX 250B/ VCX 100B VCX 150B Capacity (CFM) 70.6 Ultimate Vacuum 28.44 28.44 28.44 28.44 28.44 28.44 (In. Hg) Ultimate Vacuum 25.5 25.5 (Cont). (In. Hg) Motor Rating (HP) Speed (RPM) 3450 Voltage Available...

  • Page 15: Safety

    7.0 Safety 7.1 Before repairs are attempted, be sure the power to the unit is off and locked out so accidental startup cannot occur during repairs or troubleshooting. 7.1 When lifting the VCX pump, use proper and well maintained equipment to avoid injury. 7.3 Some surfaces on the VCX pump can become too hot to touch during normal operation.
  • Page 16 Exploded View VCX-60...
  • Page 17 VCX 60 PART LIST Pos. # Description Qty Pos. # Description Qty Pos. # Description Gear Box Housing Inlet flange, Lower housing Label, Direction Arrow Gear Box Cover (rear) O-Ring, Check valve plate Name Plate Pump Housing Cover 1 (End Plate)
  • Page 19 VCX 100/150 PARTS LIST Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Gear Box Housing (NEW) O-Ring, Compressor cover Shield Cover, Bottom with mat Hex. Socket Head Cap Screw / M10 x 100 Gear Box Cover (rear) O-Ring, Gear Box cover Accoustic Mat for Shield Cover, Bottom Hex.
  • Page 20 Exploded View VCX-100B/150B...
  • Page 21 Exploded View VCX-155/205...
  • Page 22 VCX 155 / 205 PART LIST POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty G ear B ox Hous ing Inlet flange, Upper Hous ing Nam e P late G ear B ox Cover (rear) Inlet s c reen (Conic al ) F oot, Rubber, 30x 20x M 8 P um p Hous ing Cover 1 (E nd P late) O -Ring, Inlet F lange, low and upper part...
  • Page 24 VCX 250/300 PARTS LIST Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Gear Box Housing (NEW) O-Ring, Compressor cover, Shield Cover, Bottom, with mat Hex. Socket Head Cap Screw / M12 x 100 / 120 Gear Box Cover (rear) O-Ring, Gear Box cover, Accoustic Mat for Shield Cover, Bottom Washer, Spring Lock, 12mm...
  • Page 25 Exploded View VCX-250B/300B...
  • Page 26 VCX 250B / 300B PART LIST Pos.# Description Pos.# Description Pos.# Description Gear Box Housing (NEW) O-Ring, Inlet Flange, low and upper part Gear Box Cover (rear) Inlet flange, Lower housing Name Plate O-Ring, Check valve plate Pump Housing Lable, Hot Check valve plate Pump Housing Cover 1 (End Plate) Lable, read manul...
  • Page 27 Exploded View VCX-255...
  • Page 28 VCX 255 PARTS LIST POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty Gear Box Housing Locking Disk Flange Adapter (IEC 112M, NEMA 213TC, 215TC) Gear Box Cover (rear) Locking Disk, side Rotor Motor Pump Housing Cover 1 (End Plate) Gasket, Exhaust Silencer, Steel Silencer Vacuum Regulator Fan Housing...
  • Page 30 VCX 400/505 PARTS LIST Pos. # Description Qty Pos. # Description Qty Pos. # Description Qty Pos. # Description Gear Box Housing (NEW) O-Ring, Gear Box cover, Accoustic Mat for Shield Cover, Front & Side Washer, Spring Lock, 12mm Gear Box Cover (rear) Dowel Pin Foot, Rubber Hexagon Bolt / M12 x 25...
  • Page 31 Exploded View VCX-400B/505B...
  • Page 32 VCX 400B / 505B PART LIST Pos.# Description Qty. Pos.# Description Qty. Pos.# Description Qty. Gear Box Housing (NEW) fitting for vents Name Plate Gear Box Cover (rear) Locking Disk, Front Lable, Hot Pump Housing Silencer Ass'y Flange Lable, read manul Pump Housing Cover 1 (End Plate) Gasket, Silencer Ass'y NPT Adapter 3"...
  • Page 33 VCX 100B / 150B PART LIST Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Pos. # Description Gear Box Housing (NEW) Inlet flange, Upper Housing Label, Direction Arrow Gear Box Cover (rear) Inlet screen (Conical ) Name Plate Pump Housing O-Ring, Inlet Flange, low and upper part Lable, Hot Pump Housing Cover 1 (End Plate) Inlet flange, Lower housing...
  • Page 34 Exploded View VCX-515...
  • Page 35 VCX 515 PARTS LIST POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty POS# Description Q'ty Gear Box Housing Locking Disk, Front Flange Adapter Gear Box Cover (rear) Gasket, Exhaust Motor Pump Housing Cover (End Plate) Stud Bolt Vacuum Regulator Fan Housing Silencer assembly steel Label, Direction Arrow Sleeve Name Plate...
  • Page 36 Marietta, GA 30067 Novato, CA 94949 Tel: 1 888 222 9940 Tel: 770 690 0700 Tel: 415 382 9000 Fax: 201 569 1696 Fax: 770 690 0709 Fax: 415 382 9700 airtech@airtechusa.com airtechsouth@airtechusa.com airtechwest@airtechusa.com CHINA ASIA EUROPE 2nd Building, Pfaffenpfad 5...

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Vcx 205Vcx 155Vcx 150Vcx 100bVcx 150bVcx 250 ... Show all

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