EXAIR 6091 Installation & Maintenance

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REVERSIBLE DRUM VAC INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

COMPRESSED AIR LINE SIZES

Compressed air lines should be sized to hold pressure drops to a minimum. When installing supply lines, use 1/4" pipe
up to 25' (7.6m) long, 3/8" up to 50' (15.2m) long. Compressed air hose (not included) should be 3/8" I.D. up to 25'
(7.6m). Do not use restrictive fittings such as quick connects that can "starve" the Reversible Drum Vac by causing
excessive line pressure drop.

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY

The Reversible Drum Vac uses normal shop air supplies of 80 to 100 PSIG (5.5 to 6.9 BAR). With proper filtration and
separation of dirt, moisture and oil from the compressed air supply, the Reversible Drum Vac will run for years with no
maintenance required.
Use a 10 micron or smaller filter separator on the compressed air supply (Model 9001 Automatic Drain Filter Separator
not included). To prevent problems associated with oil, use an oil removal filter (Model 9005 Oil Removal Filter, not
included). The oil removal filter should be used downstream from the automatic drain filter separator. Filters should be
used close to the Reversible Drum Vac, within 10 to 15' (3 to 4.6m) is best.

USING THE REVERSIBLE DRUM VAC

Use a drum that is in good condition and is free of contaminants (drum not included except with the Model 6196-5,
6296-5 and 6396 System). Connect the valve outlet to the compressed air inlet of the Reversible Drum Vac. For the
Model 6196-5 and 6296-5 Mini Reversible Drum Vac System, place the drum lid on the 5 gallon drum and secure in
place with locking ring. The Reversible Drum Vac pump assembly mounts into the small 3/4 NPT threaded hole of the
drum (see diagram above). Insert the white stand pipe suction tube into the 2 NPT threaded hole of the drum and secure
by turning clockwise. Attach threaded elbow adapter to the suction tube (clockwise). Slide the vacuum hose onto the
quick-release elbow fitting. Secure the quick-release elbow to the adapter (lever locks point upward when locked).
Insert a tool that best suits the application at the other end of the vacuum hose.
LIT 6202
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