Section A.5 Operation; Preparation For Initial Start-Up; Service Liquid; Draining And Flushing - BeaconMedaes Lifeline Camel Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

"Camel" Liquid Ring Medical Vacuum
A.5 Operation
A.5.1

Preparation for initial start-up

Contact your BeaconMedæs representative for start up assistance.
A.5.2 Service Liquid
Piping connections must be made to a service liquid supply. The usual service liquid is fresh water at 60°F (15°C).
The service liquid flow must be started before starting the pump drive
motor, even if the pump is only being operated to check the direction of
A.5.3

Draining and Flushing

Before starting the vacuum pump upon completion of alignment, remove the seal water drain plugs. Open the
service liquid shut-off valve. Allow the service liquid to flow until there is a clear flow from all drains. Although
the vacuum pump is flushed with inhibiting oil prior to shipment, a light film of rust may form before installation is
complete. This film will disappear after the pump shaft has been manually rotated a few times. Close the service
liquid shut off valve. Replace the service liquid drain plugs using a pipe thread sealant.
A.5.4 Preliminary Inspection
Perform the following preliminary inspections before starting the pump. Be sure to follow all steps listed to ensure
personnel safety and equipment protection.
1. Isolate all power sources to the driver unit in order to make sure that no accidental starting occurs.
2. Inspect the pump to make certain that all drain plugs have been properly installed.
3. Manually prime the pump with service liquid, either through the service liquid piping or through the
suction connection. The liquid volume for the initial start-up is indicated in the following table:
4. Inspect the separator, receiver, and heat ex-changer (if used) to make sure that all shipping plug
protectors have been removed and that all open connections have been plugged or piped.
5. Inspect all piping to make certain that proper connections have been made to the pump and its basic
system is in accordance with the BeaconMedæs installation drawing(s) that have been supplied with
the pump. Make certain that all piping is the correct size, securely connected, and properly supported.
6. Check vacuum pump and/or drive hold down bolts for tightness.
7. Inspect all other major operational component connections associated with the pump to make sure that
they are in accordance with the recommendations of their respective equipment manufacturers.
WARNING
rotation.
Liquid Volume for Initial Start-up
Pump Volume
Size Gallons (liters)
EC 50 .1 (0.4)
EC 90 .25 (1.0)
EC 125 .25 (1.1)
EC 150 .25 (1.3)
EC 250 .5 (2.1)
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