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Tel: 905-662-6552 / TF: 1-800-663-9003 Fax: 905-662-5412 www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com FRUITLAND VACUUM PUMP Operation and Maintenance RCF 250, 370, 500 & 870 Attention: Read owner’s manual fully before operating pump. Failure to do so can result in severe pump damage and may void warranty. FM-VPM-2020...
RCF500LUFH – Rotary Compressor Fiber Vane Pump model 500 series pump with left hand rotation, four-way valve on top, Integrated filter, and Hydraulic Drive Adapter. Model 870 Model 500 Model 370 Model 250 Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
Fruitland Vacuum Pumps should never exceed the RPM stated on the plate tag (pump damage is possible). Pump may be run 20% slower than the stated RPM on the tag if required.
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(1) and then into bell (2) and connect wire with a permanent seal. Fruitland suggests this procedure and verification of your pressure reliefs operation within your system to be re-checked and or re-set during your routine maintenance schedule for the tank and truck.
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1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com If you require these components, please contact your supplier or Fruitland Manufacturing (They may not be included in the pump or package you acquired) Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SHELL ROTELLA 15W-40 MOTOR OIL SAME SAME These oils have been approved for use in Fruitland Vacuum Pumps. Use of these oils will maintain the vacuum pump warranty as well as extend the life of the vacuum pump and ensure proper performance and lubrication.
One full turn of adjusting • screw is 0.030” (0.75mm) and one counter clockwise turn reduces the oil output by 1/3 of the total oil deliv- ery volume. Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
7. If you remove the Pump flushing fittings from the pump, make sure to re-install the ¼ “ NPT plug back into the port. 8. Resume pumping operation. For ease of operation, Fruitland recommends installing our Pump Flushing Kit (Part #FK500) to assist in this procedure. WARNING...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
Remove the stainless-steel mesh filter daily from the air filter canister and clean Pump Air Filter with either soapy water and or diesel fuel. Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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(2 or more months). Following the Pump Flushing Procedure when storing the vacuum pump for an extended amount of time will prolong the vacuum pumps life exponentially. Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
& system. Fruitland Vacuum Pump RPM & Power Requirements The table below provides the recommended input speeds and correlating power requirements for each Fruitland Vacuum Pump Model’s optimal overall performance. HP Requirements Torque ft-lbf...
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Fruitland pump. Check the Drive Components of the Vacuum Pump If using a Fruitland right-angled gearbox verify the gear oil level within the gearbox and clean the vent cap upon the top of the gearbox case during your routine service.
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F 190-1500 1.500 1.687 3/8-16 X 3/4 F 190-875 0.875 1.000 3/8-16 X 3/4 F 190-1375 1.375 5/16 1.530 3/8-16 X 3/4 F 190-55 2.166 (55MM) .630 (55MM) 2.323 (59MM) 3/8-16 X 3/4 Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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4.50 4.50 When installing a Fruitland vacuum pump that is to be driven by a hydraulic motor or angle gearbox, the coupling on the pump shaft should be properly aligned and have a sufficient gap clearance of .070” between the two halves of the coupling to allow the rotor to expand lengthwise due to heat. If sufficient clearance is not given, the rotor in the pump will not stay centered in the housing and severe pump damage will occur.
· Weight = 30lbs Lubrication All Fruitland Gearboxes are filled with the correct amount of oil. Shaft bearings are splash lubricated and partially submerged in oil when the gear drive is mounted horizontally. The gearbox oil level should be maintained at approximately half the depth of the gearbox housing or to the shaft centerlines.
1.3940 SQU. 3.9998 1.3748 1.00 6.33 6.00 4.88 * It is recommended to connect the drain port to the hydraulic oil return line Failure to do so will cause premature seal failures. Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
Vane wear (see diagram above) should not exceed 1/4” in pump models 172, 250, 344, 370, 500 and 870. Fruitland pumps have at least two orifices for checking vane wear, some models have four. These orifices are located on the housing at both ends of the vacuum pump, and are marked with red.
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716 CFM Vane Wear Life expectancy of Fruitland fiber vanes is hundreds of working hours. It greatly depends on the cleanliness of the intake air. Any contamination that enters your pump (e.g. sand, rust or soil particles) will shorten their life expectancy. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep con- tamination out of the pump.
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
The air injection system for the RCF 344 & 870 vacuum pumps, whether installed at the Fruitland factory or by one of our many rig up companies, should be installed with an in-line ball valve shut off.
SMF - Secondary Muffler Filter Combo (172, 250, 344) The Fruitland® Eliminator Series offers the reliability of the Fruitland® Pump, combined with the ease and simplicity of our “Ready2Rig” Pump Mounts. We offer several design op- tions including heavy duty pump stands, secondary shutoffs, mufflers, angle drive, hy- draulic drive and belt drive options.
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3" NPT FLANGE FOR DIVERTER FAM09-03 Ø3" RUBBER HOSE FAS09-03 Ø3" RUBBER HOSE FOR SECONDARY HDM09 HYDRAULIC MOTOR MOUNT FAM09-04 SUPER CLAMP SCS 86-91 F-190 42 MM X 1-1/4" COUPLING RCF 500-57 PUMP FLANGE GASKET Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
DIVERTER VALVE LEVER RF500-130A S.H.C. SCREW 1/4” -28 X 3/4 RF250-241 DIVERTER VALVE CAP RF250-246 DIVERTER VANE SPRING RF250-247A 5/16 x 5/8 DIVERTER VANE SPRING PIN RF250-243 DIVERTER VANE RF500-32A SIGHT TUBE ELBOW FITTING Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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HEX BOLT M8 X 25 RF120-96A M8 LOCKWASHER RF500-19A ROLLER BEARING RF500-67A HEX BOLT M10 X 30 RF120-94A M10 LOCK WASHER RF500-81 VANE WEAR TEST ROD RF500-8 ROTOR COLLAR RF500-35A SNAP RING Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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RF120-102A BOLT M 6 X 10MM RF500-190P BREATHER FILLER CAP FOR RESERVOIR RF500-INS INSTRUCTION TAG RF500-MAN MANUAL RF500-DIR DIRECTION TAG SPECIFY PUMP ROTATION “L” OR “R” AND MOUNTING DIRECTION SIDE OR UPRIGHT. Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
1/2 X 1-1/2 1/2" NC X 1.5" LG Zinc Plated Hex Bolt 5/16"x1"-BOLT 5/16" NC 1" Long Zinc Plated Hex Head Bolts Hex Nuts RF500-137A 10mm Hex Nut A270-5 1/4'' NPT X 1-1/2 NIPPLE Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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VANE WEAR TEST ROD A270-5 1/4” NPT X 7/8” NIPPLE BEARING SHIMS SET RF870-21 .003” X 3 .005” x 1 RF870-16 BALLAST AIR PORT COVER RF870-63 GASKET-BALLAST COVER AI-870-5A 1-1/4” NPT ELBOW FEMALE x FEMALE Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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HEX BOLT M10 X 50MM ZINC PLATED M8X35HEX BOLT M8 X 35 MM M8 F/W M8 FLAT WASHER ZINC PLATED F190-XXX F190 FLANGES 42 MM & SPECIFY OTHER F190-INS 190 COUPLING INSERT (FRUITLAND) Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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SERVICE NOTE USE GENUINE FRUITLAND PARTS ONLY! If you have any questions, or require further information on installing, operating and or the maintenance of your vacuum pump contact: 1-800-663-9003 - info@fruitland-mfg.com - sales@fruitland-mfg.com Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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RUBBER ELBOW FOR AIR FILTER HOUSING (HANZ) AIR FILTER HOUSING (HANZ DIESEL) FILTER HOSE (HANZ) ELIM D MOUNTS, TWO PIECE (DWG# ED-870-VBM-INST) ELIM D MOUNT REBOUND WASHER SPACER FOR VIBRATION MOUNT ELIM-Ds Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
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10mm HEX HEAD BOLT, 10x1.5x30 RF120-94A 10mm LOCK WASHER 3/8" x 5/8" WITH 5/16"-18 NC SHOULDER BOLT ED-16-03 ED FRAME RUBBER WASHERS 7/8"-14 NF x 5.5" LG. HEX BOLT GRADE 8 7/8"-14 NF NYLOCK HEX NUT Fruitland Manufacturing • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003 • www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com...
Damage to the PRODUCT arising from extreme weather conditions or affixing equipment or materials to the PRODUCT that have not been approved by FRUITLAND MANUFACTURING, is not covered by this WARRANTY. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: FRUITLAND MANUFACTURING SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO BUYER OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO, THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ITS SALE, USE OR OPERATION, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET OUT HEREIN.
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All shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. Model Number Thank you for purchasing a Fruitland Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump. Our quality control program has been developed to ensure this vacuum pump and its components are free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Warranty Registration Please fill out this page, make a copy and send to the factory at sales@fruitland-mfg.com to register this pump for warranty. This is the Serial Number of your Pump: Preface This Manual is given with your pump to help operators and owners understand the working and maintenance of your newly acquired unit.
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Attention: Read owner’s manual fully before operating pump. Failure to do so can result in personal injury, severe pump damage and may void warranty. Fruitland Manufacturing 324 Leaside Ave, Stoney Creek Ontario. Canada L8E 2N7 905-662-6552 • Toll Free: 1-800-663-9003...
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