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Tuthill KINNEY KT150 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
KT™ SERIES
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Models
KT150
KT300
All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
KINNEY
Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Pump
KT500
KT850
Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
tuthillvacuumblower.com
®
Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000
800.825.6937

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  • Page 1 WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual KT™ SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models KT150 KT300 KT500 KT850 Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change. Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937...
  • Page 2 The employees of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems thank you for your purchase! Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems proudly manufactures A company with heart Kinney vacuum pumps and M-D Pneumatics blowers and right from the start. ® vacuum boosters in Springfield, Missouri, USA. We bring 100+ years of engineering experience and solid, hands- on care to help customers keep their processes running.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .................. 1 Applicable Documentation ..............1 Scope of Manual ................... 1 Conventions and Data Plate ............2 Graphic Conventions in this Manual ............. 2 Data Plate ....................3 Lifting .................... 5 Description ................... 6 Principle of Operation ................6 Specifications ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Installing the Vibramounts ............11 Piping Connections ................12 Main Piping ................12 Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids ....14 Cooling Water ................14 Vacuum Gauges ................. 16 Operation ..................17 General ....................17 Electrical Connections ............. 17 Pre-start Checks .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Repair Instructions ..............26 General ....................26 Discharge Valves ..............26 Shaft Seal Assembly ................27 V-Belt Drive ..................28 Disassembly ..................29 Assembly .................... 30 Troubleshooting ................. 32 KT Series Part Number Designations ..........34 Parts List ..................36 Pump Assembly –...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    KT™ Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston ® on the inside back cover of this manual. Vacuum Pump from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Use this identification on any replacement Systems. Please examine the pump for shipping part orders, or if service or application damage, and if any damage is found, report it assistance is required.

  • Page 8: Conventions And Data Plate

    CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS OTE: Indicates a procedure, practice, or condition that should be followed in MANUAL order for the equipment to function in the manner intended. This manual is the result of a risk assessment CAUTION according to the applicable documents referenced in Applicable Documentation on page 1.

  • Page 9: Data Plate

    Conventions and Data Plate DATA PLATE MAWP YEAR Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems MAX RPM 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR BODILY HARM MAY RESULT WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Do not operate without...
  • Page 10 Maximum RPM at which the pump can be operated This manual describes instructions and precautions to be observed in the handling and maintenance of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Kinney® KT™ Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps. It is strongly recommended that those who operate or maintain the pump read this manual carefully prior to pump operation, to ensure personal safety and pump life.

  • Page 11: Lifting

    LIFTING WARNING The vacuum pump must be handled using an appropriate device such as a fork truck or appropriate lifting device. See Table 4-1 on page 7 for approximate weights. Care should be taken to assure pump does not over-turn during handling and installation. CAUTION DO NOT LIFT THE VACUUM PUMP BY THE MOTOR.

  • Page 12: Description

    The cams are positioned on the shaft so they dynamically balance moving parts. This balancing technique applied to the Rotary Piston Principle, developed by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems, virtually eliminates vibration. Figure 4-1 – General Operation Principle shows a cross section of the pump with the pistons being driven by the cams and revolving within the cylinder.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Description Figure 4-2 – Triplex Arrangement SPECIFICATIONS UNIT KT-150 KT-300 KT-500 KT-850 Nominal Displacement cfm (m 150 (255) 300 (510) 490 (840) 780 (1325) Motor Power Rotation Speed 1055 10/8.5 15/12.5 28/25 Oil Capacity (Total/Refill) U.S. gal (L) 6/5 (23/19) (38/32) (57/47) (106/95)

  • Page 14: Materials Of Construction

    Description MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION HOUSINGS AND CYLINDER: Cast iron PISTONS, CAMS, SLIDE PINS: Cast iron SHAFT: AISI 1144 Stress-proof SHAFT SEALS: Cast iron/Carbon/Viton ® BALLAST/CHECK VALVE: Brass/bronze Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 15: Installation

    1. Fill the separator housing to halfway in the piping removed. If it becomes sight glass with the Tuthill-recommended oil for necessary to inspect the the pump. rotating parts of the pump or to change the belt, be absolutely 2.

  • Page 16: Lubrication

    KT vacuum pumps be damaged as a result of improper lubrication. use Tuthill KV100 oil. KV100 is used for factory testing and the initial charge is shipped along with the pump. It is necessary to use this oil to maximize pump life, achieve design intents and maintain full warranty.

  • Page 17: Hazards Associated With Breakdown Or Ignition Of Lubrication

    KT pumps are supplied with vibramounts, which enable them to run quietly and vibration-free. Use oil recommended by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower The pump can be operated on any floor that will Systems and see the specifications for the quantity support its weight.

  • Page 18: Piping Connections

    Carefully set the pump down squarely on the mounts when installing the pump in operating position. Proper standard inlet manifolding is available from Tuthill as a factory-installed or aftermarket If the KT pump was supplied as a part of a system, accessory.
  • Page 19 Installation In all cases, the inlet manifolding should include Recommended vent valve sizes: a 90° flanged elbow vertically oriented upward to KT-150 = 0.75 inch KT-300 = 1.0 inch retain pump oil at low pressures, an isolation valve, KT-500 = 1.5 inches KT-850 = 2.0 inches a flex connector, and a vent valve.

  • Page 20: Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids

    Installation Hazards Associated With Hazardous DISCHARGE Process Fluids MIST ELIMINATOR DANGER It shall be the responsibility of the installer to ensure that RETURN piping is adequate, sealing LINE between pipe joints is adequate for the process fluids and BALLAST ASSEMBLY proper process and pressure protection devices are in place.
  • Page 21 Installation OTE: Water inlet and outlet are on the opposite side on the KT-150. Failure to ensure that the cooling water jacket is filled before starting the pump will result in localized over-heating of the pump and cause extensive damage. NIPPLE REDUCING For installations requiring starting at ambient...

  • Page 22: Vacuum Gauges

    Installation 1. HEATERS 7. OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE SWITCH 2. FOR 460 VOLTS INSTALLED IN SEPARATOR HOUSING 3. FOR 230 VOLTS 8. INSTALL (1) HEATER INTO ¾ NPT TAP 4. SWITCH FAR SIDE (½ NPT ON KT150, 300) 5. INPUT (FUSE PROTECTED) 9.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Do not block or restrict the flow of gas from accessory components, along with schematic the pump discharge. Back pressure within the wiring diagrams and wiring instructions, are pump could cause severe damage. available separately from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems. Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 24: Pre-Start Checks

    Operation PRE-START CHECKS CAUTION Before starting the pump, check the following Do not touch hot surfaces. items: Discharge gas based on operating conditions can be elevated. 1. The installation has been made in accordance with Installation on page 9. 2. The pump has been filled with oil and PUMP WARM-UP the cylinder has been filled with water, in accordance with Installation on page 9.

  • Page 25: Pump Shutdown

    For applications where the vapor load exceeds process by opening the inlet isolation valve. that which can be handled by the gas ballast valve, consult Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems about vapor handling systems, which can usually be PUMP SHUTDOWN retrofitted to existing pumps.

  • Page 26: Stalling

    (while turning by hand). See Disassembly not being done, such as overnight. on page 29 for information on inspecting the inside of the pump. Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Use the gas ballast valve as follows: Systems is able to clean and recondition KT pumps 1.

  • Page 27: Checking Pump Performance

    Operation Checking Pump Performance Isolate each segment by valves or blank-off plate at convenient locations. Pump down each segment of If the processing time or the ultimate pressure the process equipment individually, starting at the becomes poor with no recent changes in the segment closest to the vacuum pump.
  • Page 28 Operation 4. If leak checking fails, disassemble and remake all demountable joints and connections using new gaskets and vacuum sealing compound, such as Loctite 515. Temporary gaskets may be fabricated from plastic sealing compound, but these should not be made too thick, since the material may be squeezed into the equipment.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL CAUTION During normal operation, the temperature in the The electrical service must be isolated and pump will increase in homogeneous manner as a de-energized prior to maintenance. Apply result of compression work done on the process appropriate procedures to assure electrical gas or vapor.

  • Page 30: Changing The Oil

    Maintenance Changing the Oil • Smells burnt or acrid • Total Acid Number increases to 0.3 Run the pump until the oil reaches a normal operating temperature of 145 to 165°F (63 to 75°C) In a new application, it is recommended that the oil and pressure below 100 Torr (130 mbar).

  • Page 31: Recommended Oil

    Table 7-1 – Recommended Oils by Service Type FACTORY SERVICE AND REPAIR Current regulations require Material Safety With proper care, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Data Sheet to be completed and forwarded to Systems vacuum pumps and systems will provide Tuthill Corporation on any unit being returned years of reliable service.

  • Page 32: Repair Instructions

    REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Discharge Valves If the cause of poor pump vacuum is not due to leaks or oil contamination, the next step is to DANGER inspect the discharge valves (see Figure 8-1). The discharge valves are located at the exhaust The pump and parts may port of each chamber.

  • Page 33: Shaft Seal Assembly

    Repair Instructions or lower valve spring has not warped (dish ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ASSEMBLY shape) as they must be flat for full contact. If NOTE: Individual components are not sold separately; discharge valves are sold as an a more careful inspection is required, remove assembly only.

  • Page 34: V-Belt Drive

    Repair Instructions V-BELT DRIVE BALL BEARING Before attempting to tension the V-belt drive, it is MECHANICAL SHAFT SEAL imperative that the sheaves be properly aligned. V-belts should be replaced and the sheaves should be positioned so as to allow the belt to be placed in SHAFT SEAL BACK-UP RING the grooves without rolling them onto the sheaves.

  • Page 35: Disassembly

    Repair Instructions 4. The belts should not slip if they are correctly 9. Remove the discharge valves. If valves are adjusted and the correct starting procedure disassembled, be sure to understand the is used. A screeching noise at start-up may procedure for proper reassembly.

  • Page 36: Assembly

    Repair Instructions ASSEMBLY (10 N-m), as damage to the cylinder may result. Remove the two pieces of shim stock. Thoroughly clean all parts and remove harmful rough or sharp areas before assembling. Do not use solvents such as kerosene or carbon Lock screws in the removable wall should not tetrachloride for cleaning unless facilities are be reused.
  • Page 37 Repair Instructions 17. Press the stationary part of the shaft seal in the bearing housing. Install the bearing on the shaft and into the housing, and replace the lock nut on the shaft. 18. Install the discharge valves. Replace the valve deck cover and air/oil baffle assembly.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Although Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems blowers are well-designed and manufactured, problems may occur due to normal wear and the need for readjustment. The following chart lists symptoms that may occur along with probable causes and remedies. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDIES Electric loss of power Check power at motor. Belts slipping; pump malfunctioning; pump oil See Installation on page 9. Also, see V-Belt Drive on contaminated or pump not page 28 and Changing the Oil on page 24. Pump stalls sufficiently lubricated Pump too cold...

  • Page 40: Kt Series Part Number Designations

    Troubleshooting KT SERIES PART NUMBER DESIGNATIONS EXAMPLE: MODEL KT300D-M4A0 POSITION #: – POSITIONS 1–5: PUMP MODEL NUMBER POSITION 6: PUMP REVISION LEVEL POSITION 8: SCOPE OF SUPPLY Pump Complete Less Motor Pump Complete POSITION 9: ENCLOSURE RATING NEMA 4 NEMA 7 POSITION 10: POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS VOLTAGE...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting NOTES Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 42: Parts List

    Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings PUMP ASSEMBLY – KT-150, KT-300, KT-500, KT-850 13 30 GRAY WHITE SUCTION GRAY BLACK DRIVE KT-850 VIBRATION MOUNT LOCATION Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 43: Pump Parts List - Kt-150, Kt-300, Kt-500, Kt-850

    Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings PUMP PARTS LIST – KT-150, KT-300, KT-500, KT-850 ITEM NO. PART DESCRIPTION KT-150 KT-300 KT-500 KT-850 Pump Motor Belt Guard Motor Sheave QD Bushing Pump Sheave QD Bushing V-Belt Spacer – Belt Guard Standoff Vibration Mounts Vibration Mounts –...

  • Page 44: Pump Assembly - Kt-150C, Kt-300D, Kt-500D, Kt-850D

    Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings PUMP ASSEMBLY – KT-150C, KT-300D, KT-500D, KT-850D 14 15 37 36 27 17 34 12 11 15 14 2 80 54 55 Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000...

  • Page 45: Pump Parts List - Kt-150C, Kt-300D, Kt-500D, Kt-850D

    Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings PUMP PARTS LIST – KT-150C, KT-300D, KT-500D, KT-850D ITEM NO. PART DESCRIPTION KT-150C KT-300D KT-500D KT-850D Cylinder Head Head, Open End Head, Closed End Housing, Oil Pump Housing, Bearing and Shaft Seal Separator Housing Cover, Separator Housing Valve Deck Cover Top Plate Bottom Plate...
  • Page 46 Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings ITEM NO. PART DESCRIPTION KT-150C KT-300D KT-500D KT-850D Gasket, Cylinder/Separator Housing Gasket, Separator Housing Cover Gasket, Top Plate* Gasket, Bottom Plate – O-Ring, Housing O-Ring, Oil Pump – Pipe Plug, Square Head Pipe Plug, Hex Socket Eyebolt Nipple Elbow...
  • Page 47 Parts Lists and Assembly Drawings ITEM NO. PART DESCRIPTION KT-150C KT-300D KT-500D KT-850D Hex Head Capscrew Hex Head Capscrew Hex Head Capscrew Hex Head Capscrew Socket Head Capscrew Socket Head Capscrew Dowel Pin Pipe Plug, Hex Socket Pipe Plug, Square Head Steel Tubing –...

  • Page 48: Warranty - Vacuum Products

    WARRANTY – VACUUM PRODUCTS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacture, when shipped, and its work (including installation and start-up) when performed, will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 49: Operating Data Form / Product Registration

    NOTES: IMPORTANT All blowers manufactured by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems are date-coded at time of shipment. In order to assure you of the full benefits of the product warranty, please complete, tear out and return the product registration card, or register online at tuthillvacuumblower.com.
  • Page 50 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803-8702 O 417.865.8715 800.825.6937 F 417.865.2950 Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000 tuthillvacuumblower.com 1/18 Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.

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