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KINNEY
DRSP/DRDP/OFRP/ACRP
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumping Systems
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE
READING MANUAL.
®
LEADING THE SEARCH FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
4840 West Kearney Street
Springfield, Missouri USA 65803-8702
Tel 417 865-8715 800 825-6937 Fax 417 865-2950
E-mail: vacuum@tuthill.com
http://vacuum.tuthill.com
Manual 4816
Rev. 09/2004
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- Page 1 Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumping Systems INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL WARNING DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING MANUAL. LEADING THE SEARCH FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803-8702 Tel 417 865-8715 800 825-6937 Fax 417 865-2950 E-mail: vacuum@tuthill.com http://vacuum.tuthill.com...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
WARNING CAUTION DO NOT VALVE OR RESTRICT PUMP DISCHARGE OPENING. USE OIL MIST ELIMINATOR WHEN OPERATING PUMP. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN DISCHARGING INDOORS. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BELT REFER TO MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. GUARD 809762-A000 NOTICE The above safety instruction tags were permanently affixed to your pump prior to shipment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, MO 65803-8702 USA Tel: (417) 865-8715 Toll Free: (800) 825-6937 Fax: (417) 865-2950 E-mail: vacuum@tuthill.com You can also download KINNEY manuals from our web site at http://vacuum.tuthill.com/eLibrary... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new KINNEY Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumping System from Tuthill ® Vacuum & Blower Systems. Please examine the system for shipping damage, and if any damage is found, report it immediately to the carrier. If the pump is to be installed at a later date make sure it is stored in a clean, dry location and rotated regularly. -
Page 5: Product Features
If operation conditions are to change or the relief valve needs to be set at a point different from that specified in the initial order, always consult with Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems prior to making such adjustments. Separator Tank DRSP/DRDP/OFRP/ACRP liquid ring vacuum systems include a separator tank to remove liquid entrained in the discharge process gas stream, and provide make-up liquid volume for the liquid ring vacuum pump. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Unpacking & Handling Your DRSP/DRDP/OFRP/ACRP system was shipped from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems in perfect and undamaged condition. Occasionally, damage will occur during shipping. Be sure to carefully inspect your system for shipping damage, and if any damage is found, report it immediately to the carrier, who will assist you with filing a freight damage claim. -
Page 7: Startup Checklist
STARTUP CHECKLIST We recommend that these startup procedures are followed in sequence and checked (v ) off in the boxes provided in any of the following cases: • During initial installation • After any shutdown period • After maintenance work has been performed •... -
Page 8: Initial Startup Procedure
INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE 1. Vacuum Switch Settings: a. On simplex systems used in conjunction with a vacuum receiver tank of proper size set one pointer to maximum vacuum required (do not exceed 28” Hg vacuum [-95 kPa g] for water sealant, or 29” Hg vacuum [-98 kPa g] for oil sealant). - Page 9 Adjust the pump sealant inlet valve on units with sealant circulating pumps such that the compound pressure gauge between the pump sealant inlet and valve reads in a range between 15” Hg vacuum (-50 kPa g) and 10” Hg vacuum (-35 kPa g). For systems where the liquid ring pump(s) circulate the sealant, adjust the pump sealant inlet valve such that the compound pressure gauge between the pump sealant inlet and valve reads in a range between 10”...
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Page 10: Routine Startup Procedure
TYPICAL DRSP/OFRP SYSTEM DIAGRAM This representation is typical of systems supplied by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems, and id for reference only. Due to the wide variety of available custom options, your actual system may differ slightly in configuration. Consult the specific... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Seals Leaking Seal incorrectly installed Reinstall seal Seal worn or damaged Replace seal Reduced capacity Rotational speed too low Check supply voltage Vacuum leak Locate and repair High sealant temperature Check coolant flow and temperature Check heat exchanger cleanliness Incorrect sealant flow rate See “Sealant flow rate”... -
Page 12: Properties Of Sealants
PROPERTIES OF SEALANTS Water is the most commonly used sealant in liquid ring vacuum pumps. Other fluids may be used to obtain process compatibility. In these applications special consideration should be given to the properties of the sealant, which may affect pump performance. -
Page 13: Vapor Pressures Of Water
Water Sealant Temperature ° F (° C) Vapor Pressure Torr (mbar) 50 (10) 9.2 (12.3) 52 (11) 9.9 (13.2) 54 (12) 10.7 (14.3) 56 (13) 11.5 (15.3) 58 (14) 12.3 (16.4) 60 (15) 13.3 (17.7) 62 (17) 14.2 (18.9) 64 (18) 15.3 (20.4) 66 (19) 16.4 (21.9) -
Page 14: Warranty Statement
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 15 NOTES IMPORTANT All KINNEY vacuum pumps 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 below, or you can visit our product registration web page at http://vacuum.tuthill.com/product_registration...
- Page 16 NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 2912 SPRINGFIELD MO POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE – VACUUM PRODUCTS TUTHILL VACUUM & BLOWER SYSTEMS PO BOX 2877 SPRINGFIELD MO 65890-2150...
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