Vacuum Pump; General; Safety Advice; Description - probst VPH-150 Operating Instructions Manual

Vacuum pump

8 Vacuum pump
8.1

General

This vacuum pump is equipped with a rechargeable 12 Volt 6.5 Ah lead battery, and the pump is powered by an in-built lead
battery.
The recharging control system lets you see how charged up the battery is.
8.2

Safety Advice

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The voltage must comply with that stated on the vacuum pump data plate. The pump must only be powered by a 12
Volt direct current.
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Before working on the pump, including changing the supply hose, remove the plug from the socket.
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The lead wires have to be in perfect condition. Any damaged parts have to be replaced immediately.
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Only use original spare parts.
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Do not plug in the pump to the mains if it is raining or damp.
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When opening covers or removing parts, except for when this can be done by hand, live parts can be exposed.
Connections can also be live.
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Before carrying out any maintenance work, repairs or replacing any parts, the pump must be disconnected from all
power sources if it needs to be opened.
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Do not use the pump in rooms or in surroundings in which gases, fumes or dust are present or could be present.
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Protect the device for wetness and dampness.
Do not use the pump if safe working conditions cannot be guaranteed. It would not be safe to continue if:
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The pump is clearly damaged.
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The pump no longer works.
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It has been stopped for a long period or in unfavourable conditions.
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It is damaged during transportation.
Never switch the pump on straight away if it is brought in from a cold room to a warm one.
The condensation could damage your pump. Let it come to room temperature without switching it on.
8.3

Description

The pump consist of the following parts:
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Robust aluminium casing with a mounting to fix it onto the Probst stand.
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Two 12 Volt diaphragm pumps.
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Main switch – on / off function – using the main switch you can switch the pump on or off. By switching it off, the
suction lead is automatically ventilated.
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Fuse holder with fine wire fuse.
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The Vacuum pump is fitted with a charging control system. 3 LEDs show you how charged the battery is.
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