Disassembly And Re-Assembly; Before Disassembling; Disassembly - BeaconMedaes Lifeline Camel Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

"Camel" Liquid Ring Medical Vacuum
B.6 Disassembly and Re-Assembly
B.6.1

Before Disassembling

The vacuum pump operates most efficiently when the rotor-to-head clearance is the same as that set by the factory.
Continued use over a long period of time may cause this internal clearance to change. If pump operation indicates
that trouble has developed, it may be necessary to dismantle the pump to inspect for readjustment of this clearance.
If wear has been uniform on the head and on the rotor port face, clearance can be readjusted by removing shims that
are located at gap "A". Clearance adjustment is made as specified in Section B.6.5, step a.4.
If the need for a dismantling operation is indicated, disassemble the pump as follows, marking all parts as they
become accessible to ensure that they can be reassembled in the proper position.
B.6.2

Disassembly

Disassembly of the vacuum pump for inspection, adjustment of rotor to head clearance, and/or replacement of
defective parts requires certain materials and common hand tools that may have to be fabricated.
The parts and materials required to disassemble the pump are:
Materials
a. Set of replacement gaskets for vacuum pump. DO NOT REINSTALL USED GASKETS.
b. Set of replacement shims for vacuum pump.
c. Replacement shaft seal assembly (2, Figure 9-1)
d. Cleaning solution, such as Oakite Safety Solvent or equivalent
e. Loctite 262 or equivalent
f. Yellow grease or Vaseline
g. Clean light oil
h. Pipe nipple as specified in Section B.6.4, step j
i. Wooden block as specified in Section B.6.4, step f
Hand Tools
a. Socket wrench set with shaft extension. In most cases, open-end or box wrenches can be substituted for
socket wrenches.
b. Machinist's hammer
c. Leaf (feeler) gauge set
d. Mechanical puller with slotted jaws
e. Propane torch and 350°F (177°C) temp stick
f. Diagonal pliers
g. Large screwdriver
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