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US VACUUM Torrvac Series Installation & Operation Manual

US VACUUM Torrvac Series Installation & Operation Manual

Oil lubricated, rotary vane vacuum pumps

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TORRVAC SERIES
Oil Lubricated, Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
Models
TV25D TV40D TV63D TV100D TV160B TV250C TV630B
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE
READING MANUAL
US VACUUM PUMPS LLC
P.O. BOX 909
CANTON, TX USA 75103
TEL: 888-416-7366 FX: 877-416-7599
EMAIL: USVACUUM@EARTHLINK.NET
WWW.USVACUUMPUMPS.COM

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  • Page 1 Oil Lubricated, Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Models TV25D TV40D TV63D TV100D TV160B TV250C TV630B INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL WARNING DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING MANUAL US VACUUM PUMPS LLC P.O. BOX 909 CANTON, TX USA 75103 TEL: 888-416-7366 FX: 877-416-7599 EMAIL: USVACUUM@EARTHLINK.NET WWW.USVACUUMPUMPS.COM...
  • Page 2 FORWARD This manual contains installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting information for the Model TV-25D, TV-40D, TV-63D, TV-100D, TV-160B, TV-250C and TV-630B Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps. Please read it in its entirety before operating the pump. Our Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps are designed to ensure safety when used properly. It is the responsibility of the user to follow safety-related warnings, cautions, notes and other requirements described in this manual.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: When using PVC pipe or any static enhancing material for exhaust piping, make provisions to safeguard against arcing from static electricity. Arcing can ignite oil vapor that may be present. CAUTION: The built-in anti-suckback valve is not positive action; do not use it as a system check valve.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…………………Page 2 INTRODUCTION…………………...………Page 4 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS…….Page 6 DESCRIPTIONS…………………………….Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION……….………..Page 8 START-UP……………………………………Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING………………...……Page 11 PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEWS………Page 15 WARRANTY STATEMENT……………..Page 21...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new TORRVAC “B” Series OIL LUBRICATED, Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump from US VACUUM. Please examine the pump 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 6: Performance Specifications

    INTRODUCTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Technical Data Pump Model TV630B TV25D TV40D TV63D TV100D TV160B TV250C Displacement Pumping Speed Ultimate Vacuum Torr 29.9" Hg (0.50 mm Hg) Noise Level Motor Pump Speed 1725 1170 Oil Capacity Inlet, NPT (F) 1.25 Exhaust, NPT (F) 1.25 Pump Weight Lbs.
  • Page 7: Descriptions

    DESCRIPTION The TORRVAC series of pumps are single stage, oil sealed, rotary vane vacuum pumps. The pumps all come with IP-55 (TEFC) motors that attach directly to the pump by means of flexible coupling. The oil separator housing is mounted directly to the cylinder exhaust. One or more internal exhaust filters separate the oil from the gas. This eliminates the need for any external oil mist eliminators.
  • Page 8 Should the process gas contain dust of other foreign material, a suitable inline particulate filter should be connected to the inlet port…..contact US Vacuum for recommendations. The vacuum piping should be designed to insure that no liquids such as condensate or liquid carryover from the process can reach the pump.
  • Page 9 Refasten the oil drain plug. Remove the oil filter and replace it with a new one using a US Vacuum genuine oil filter. Make sure to tighten the filter securely against the aluminum sealing surface so that leaks will not occur.
  • Page 10: Start-Up

    START-UP Check rotation of the motor as described previously under POWER REQUIREMENTS. Fill the pump with oil as described previously under OIL FILLING. Start the pump and immediately close the inlet, Run the pump for a few minutes before checking the oil level again. With the pump shut off, the oil level should be visible in the oil sight glass between the “MIN”...
  • Page 11 10,000– Replace bearings and seals. This is to be done by specially trained service personnel. US Vacuum Pumps LLC is not liable for operational failure due to mistakes during the assembling operation or the utilization of non-US Vacuum parts. Maintenance intervals may be changed according to operating conditions.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE Remedy: Replace or retighten the oil fittings or oil tubing. The pump does not reach “blank-off” pressure or takes too long to evacuate the system. Possible cause: Shaft seal is leaking. Possible cause: Contaminated oil is the most Remedy: Replace the shaft seal.
  • Page 13 to remove accumulated oil from upper housing of Possible cause: The pump or motor is blocked. exhaust box Remedy: Remove the fan cover and try to turn the Possible cause: The exhaust filter is not pump and motor over by hand. If frozen, remove properly seated with the o-ring (ref#221) in filter the motor from the pump and check the motor and base or filter material is cracked.
  • Page 14 Possible cause: The wrong oil filter is used and/ Remedy: Clean the pump and motor air grills. or oil lines leading to pump clogged. Clean the cooling coil. Do not install the pump in an enclosed cabinet unless sufficient amount of fresh Remedy: Use only U.S.
  • Page 15 MODEL TV 25D/40D...
  • Page 16 MODEL TV 25D/40D Parts List washer Cylinder Filter spr ing Lock washer Rotor screw Sleeve Mesh scr een Name plate Vane Exhaust valve A-Endplate Cylinder gasket B-Endplate Stud bolt Needle bearing hydraulic fitting Oil seal Nipple Snap ring piping Oil ring piping screw Inlet flange, lower...
  • Page 17 MODEL TV 63D/100D...
  • Page 18 MODEL TV 63D/100D Parts List washer Cylinder Filter spring Lock washer Rotor screw Sleeve Mesh screen Name plate Vane Exhaust valve A-Endplate Cylinder gasket B-Endplate Stud bolt Needle bearing hydraulic fitting Oil seal Nipple Snap ring piping Oil cooling coil piping Oil ring Inlet flang,lower...
  • Page 19 MODEL TV 160B-250C...
  • Page 20 MODEL TV 160B/250C Parts List...
  • Page 21 MODEL TV 630B...
  • Page 22 MODEL TV 630B Parts List...
  • Page 23 No employee or representative of seller other than an officer of US Vacuum Pumps LLC is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty. Any such change by an officer of the company must be in writing.
  • Page 24 NOTES...

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