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  • Page 1 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Owner’s Manual & Operating Instructions MEC 5000/P MEC 6500/P MEC 8000/P...
  • Page 2 © 2009 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Revision 1 (release) June 2010 No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 2 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 3 MEC 5000/P MEC 6500/P MEC 8000/P Owner’s Record Date of Purchase: _________________________ Purchased from: __________________________ Serial Number: ____________________________ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 3...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    No vacuum or pressure in tank ......19 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 5...
  • Page 6 Gear-Type Lubrication System ......42 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 6 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    NVE started as a retailer of vacuum pumps. Soon after it started, NVE secured the rights to exclusive distribution of the Battioni vacuum pumps in North America. This allowed NVE to evolve into its current status as a wholesale supplier.

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    30 days of sale to end user for pump sales to be considered warrantable. All pumps received for warranty consideration must retain the original NVE serial number tag. 2. The one (1) year period shall begin the day the product is...
  • Page 9 It is therefore the responsibil- ity of the final assembler to thoroughly test the vacuum system and components supplied to the assembler by NVE prior to the delivery of the final product to the end user.

  • Page 10: Warranty Procedures

    Product must be returned to NVE intact for inspection before warranty will be honored. • Product must be returned to NVE freight prepaid in the most economical way. • Credit will be issued for material found to be defective upon our inspection, based upon prices at the time of purchase.
  • Page 11 Notes _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 11...

  • Page 12: The Mec Series Pumps

    3 inch 3 inch 3 inch Manifold With Four Way Valve Oil Tank Capacity-Quarts 2 1/2 3 1/4 Bearings Sealed From Pump Interior Anti-Spin Check Valve Automatic Lubrication System Net Weight www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 12 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 13: Performance

    MEC 6500/P PERfORMaNCE PRessuRe PsI VacuuM – Inches of MeRcuRy 1400 1200 1000 MEC 8000/P PERfORMaNCE PRessuRe PsI VacuuM – Inches of MeRcuRy 1400 1200 1000 Recommended Setup for optimum performance www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 13...

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    • Because vanes are nonmetallic, flammable fluids may be handled without danger. • Vanes wear evenly because tips always remain in contact with the wall surface. • For maximum life and proper performance we recommend the use of our compatible components, Portal F-801 and Moisture Trap F-901. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 14 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    • We recommend the use of oil resistant hose on both the inlet and outlet sides of the pump. If using direct drive system, always use a flexible coupling. We recommend the use of Woods Sure Flex Couplers. • If a muffler is used on discharge side of pump, inlet and outlet of muffler must be at least equal to inside diameter of pump outlet. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 15...

  • Page 16: Lubrication Procedure

    • The automatic oil pumps are set at the factory during pump testing and should require no further adjustment during pump installation. • The pumps are adjusted to one drop every two seconds per outlet. This oil rate equals 2.7 fluid oz. per hour. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 16 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Automatic Oil Pump

    3. When making adjustments do so one turn of the screw at a time and test before making further adjustments. 4. Be careful to not turn adjusting screw too far counterclockwise as you may disengage the gears and strip them out. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 17...

  • Page 18: Recommended Lubrication

    5. We recommend checking vane wear every twelve months. A new vane is nearly flush with the rotor. Measure the wear and if is over 1/4” we recommend replacing vanes. It’s good to always keep a spare set of vanes on hand for emergencies. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 18 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    • Run pump at an idle with the changeover valve in neutral. • Pour 1 pint of diesel fuel into pump through the air inlet or fitting. Allow pump to run for 30 seconds then turn the change over valve to vacuum. • Repeat two steps above several times, and then pour 2 oz. of oil into the pump and reassemble. • Stop pump and turn slowly by hand while listening for vanes dropping. All vanes should move freely in the rotor slot. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 19...

  • Page 20: Determining The Rotation Of The Pump

    For gear driven pumps (540 RPM) with the oiler on the right side, the pump shaft turns counterclockwise. • If you must change the rotation of your pump contact the factory for instructions before attempting it. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 20 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    No vacuum or pressure in tank • Suction valve in neutral • Defective seal or vanes • Pump not driven fast enough • Check valve or suction line clogged • Leak in tank or fittings www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 21...

  • Page 22: Pump Rebuilding

    Pump Rebuilding MEC 5000/P MEC 6500/P MEC 8000/P Please read these instructions completely before attempting repair. Vane replacement 1. Clean off the exterior of the pump. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 22 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 23 Screw the bolts into the pull holes evenly and pull off the endplate. If you cannot locate 10x50mm bolts, you can use the endplate bolts and shim behind the endplate as the endplate comes off. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 23...
  • Page 24 The seals should be soft and pliable. The bearing should turn smoothly. Clean the rotor, rotor slots and housing and inspect for wear or damage. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 24 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 25 Do not use any gasket sealer. Locate the two 10x50mm bolts used for pulling the endplate and insert them in bolt holes on either side of the endplate to capture the gasket. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 25...
  • Page 26 Tighten endplate bolts to 35-40 ft lb of torque. 14. Seat the bearing with a bearing driver or punch. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 26 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 27 18. Start the pump at a slow RPM and allow to run for a few minutes until oil can be seen in the lines. The pump is now ready to go to work. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 27...

  • Page 28: Complete Rebuild

    Put an identifying mark on the endplate so as to not confuse it with the rear. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 28 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 29 We recommend replacing vanes in sets. If the ends of the vanes are chipped or delaminated they should be replaced. The seals should be soft and pliable. The bearing should turn smoothly. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 29...
  • Page 30 Do not use any gasket sealer. 11. Lubricate the housing bore. 12. Lubricate seal sleeve and drive the proper endplate on the input end of the rotor. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 30 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 31 Tighten the bolts sufficiently to make contact between the endplate and the housing. 15. Coat vanes with oil and install the vanes in the rotor. The vanes should slide freely in the vane slots. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 31...
  • Page 32 35-40 ft lb of torque. Tighten both endplates in this manner. Seat the bearings on both endplates with a bearing driver or punch. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 32 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 33 Allow to run for a few more minutes. The pump is now ready to go to work. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 33...

  • Page 34: Parts List - Mec /P Series Pumps

    AME7 Vane - 8000 AM10 Dipstick (mm .79) AM11 Bolt (m8x20) AM13 Gasket AM16 Bolt (m10x30) AM17 Washer (10) AM18 Seal (48-62-8) AM27 Gasket AM34 Bolt (m8x25) AM35 Washer (8) www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 34 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 35: Parts Diagram

    A M 5 0 A M 5 8 A M 5 3 A M 3 5 A M 1 7 A M 5 1 A M 5 6 A M 1 6 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 35...
  • Page 36 AM68 AM66 AM64 AM67 AM17 AM63 AM63 AM83 AM34 AM35 AM64 AM10 AM39 AM13 AM59 AM41 AM48 AM83 AM18 AM52 AM57 AM16 AM17 AM5/P AME5/P AME1 AMEC5/P AMEC1 AME7 AMEC7 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 36 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

  • Page 37: Ballast Check Valve Parts List

    AP-RS310-4 Vent AP-RS310-3 Washer AP-RS310-6 Spring AP-RS310-5 Body, Ballast Port Check Coupling Coupling - 1/2” NPT Pipe Pipe Nipple, 1/2” NPT x 5” Elbow Elbow - 90 Deg 1/2” NPT www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 37...

  • Page 38: Automatic Lubrication System

    Bearing Cover - MEC 5000/P LA11 Hose (4mm x 6mm x 9.5”) LA13 Hose (2 mm x 4 mm x 18.5”) LW32CD Piston Lubricator - Single Outlet (Clockwise) LW32CS Piston Lubricator - Single Outlet (Counterclockwise) Drive Tab Fitting Fitting Gasket Washer Bolt Fitting Fitting Fitting www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 38 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 39 Detail automatic Lubrication System MEC 5000/PAL LA13 LW32CD LW32CS AM13 AM49 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 39...
  • Page 40 LB17 Hose (2mm x 4mm x 11.5”) LB18 Clip Drive Tab LW32D Piston Lubricator - Double Outlet (Clockwise) LW32S Piston Lubricator - Double Outlet (Counterclockwise) Fitting Fitting Gasket Washer Bolt Fitting Fitting Fitting R37-1 Fitting www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 40 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 41 Detail automatic Lubrication System MEC 6500/PAL • MEC 8000/PAL LB11 R37-1 AM13 LW32D AM49 LW32S LB17 LB16 LB18 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 41...

  • Page 42: Automatic Oil Pump

    Driving Gear (Clockwise) P 7CCW Driving Gear (Counterclockwise) Seal Plug P 10 Retainer P 11 Adjusting Screw P 12 Gasket P 13 P 14 Screw P 15 Jam Nut P 16 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 42 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 43 P 2 C W P 2 C C W P 2 C C W P 7 C W P 7 C W P 7 C C W P 7 C C W www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 43...

  • Page 44: Gear-Type Lubrication System

    Dripper Glass LF13 Fitting (Housing Oil Reservoir - M10 x 1) LF15 Hose (5mm x 10.5 mm x 6.75”) LF17 Fitting (Gear Type Oil Pump - M6 x 1) LF19 Hose (5mm x 10.5 mm x 8.5”) LF20 Hose (5mm x 10.5 mm x 18.5”) LF21 Oil Line Per Foot LF22 Oil Pump – Complete www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 44 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
  • Page 45 Detail Gear-Type Lubrication System MEC 5000/P • MEC 6500/P • MEC 8000/P LF12 LF20 LF19 LF15 LF13 LF17 LF17 LF17 AM13 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P | 45...
  • Page 46 Notes _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 46 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...
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  • Page 52 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. 2670 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 USA 231.941.0215 Phone 231.941.2354 fax nve@natvac.com | www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 52 | MEC 5000, 6500 & 8000/P...

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