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SMALL SIZE OIL FILTRATION SYSTEM MODEL UFO-003 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Before Operating the UFO-003, small size oil filtration be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure efficient and safe operation. Size or Specifications of the model described in this manual are subject to change without notice for ULVAC KIKO, Inc.
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Special Notes This pump has been used by many of our customers, but while it is rare for this to happen, this circulating pump inadvertently stops and as a result requires repair. The reason for this is described below. (1) Rust forms on the circulating pump from the residual water, which results from the pump being stopped for a long time.
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CAUTION product. All rights as well as copyright are reserved by ULVAC KIKO, Inc. All materials in this manual shall not be copied without permission by ULVAC NOTE KIKO, Inc. Printed in Japan. 0-2.Marks & Symbols for Safety...
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Do not overhaul or repair or remodel this product. It will cause an accident, DANGER abnormal action, or malfunction. Only authorized repairers or engineers should do it. WARNING Detach the oil filtration system from power source as checking. DANGER If there is any abnormal noise, stop the pump immediately and get it inspected and repaired.
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Any damage during transportation. Any loose or lost component parts. If you find any problems or inferior conditions on the product, please contact your local agency or ULVAC KIKO, Inc. Please confirm that flanges are tightly shut.(A loose flanges might cause DANGER oil-leaking or pump damages).
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WARNING Please put a pump in a hard casing such as a cardboard box and store it under the dry atmosphere. 0-5.Safety Precautions for an Element Replacement After the pump is operated to evacuate toxic gases, not only the pump and DANGER the filter, but also the pump oil gets contaminated.
1.General Description of Oil Filtration Thank you very much for taking your choice on our UFO-003 small sized oil filtration system. This unit is especially made for oil rotary vacuum pump, which is used for various types of vacuum units. Element of oil filtration unit is very unique, which is capable of removing moisture, acid, and particles.
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<Description of 3-ways valve> Inlet side 3-way valve direction Refill port side Closed position Inlet port side Outlet side 3-way valve direction Upper side(oil drain Closed position Drain port side side)...
3.Outside view Item No. Name Filter case ① Element ② Housing head ③ Pressure gauge ④ Power switch ⑤ Stage ⑥ Inlet 3-ways valve ⑦ Inlet ⑧ Inlet port ⑨ Outlet side 3-way ⑩ valve Outlet ⑪ Drain port plug ⑫...
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Inlet side 3-way valve Option port ② Relief valve Oil supply port (How to connect with GCD series pump) GCD series vacuum pump UFO-003 Type Oil filtration system outlet③ outlet side 3-ways valve drain port drain port inlet① oil supply port②...
5.Installation 5-1.Location of installation Place it horizontally nearby a vacuum pump Length of connecting hose within1.5m Vertical interval to the pump same level or within a range of lower level of 1m For a pressurized pump, if the connecting hose of “IN”side is too long、or vertical interval to the vacuum pump is too wide, it will cause a failure on inlet or damages on the circulating pump.
6-6.Plug into an outlet for single-phase 100V, and switch on. It starts operating the circulating pump, and then the oil flows into the vacuum pump; proper amount of oil should be flown into the pump depending on the oil level on the gauge. After a certain amount of oil reaches at a specified level, turn the Inlet side 3-way valve to the inlet①...
⑥ In order to use the unit over the long time, implementing an overhaul once every 2 years is recommended. Due to its highly sophisticated assembly, please contact ULVAC KIKO or our dealers for the overhaul. 9-3.List of consumable supplies Name qty.
Turn on the power source of the UFO-003, and operate for 10-7. a few minutes. Drain all the oil inside. Stop operating after making sure that draining stops 10-8. from the drain port. Loosen the upper joint of the filter case and remove 10-9.
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12.Troubleshooting & Remedy Problem Remedy Cause Power source is off ○ Confirm if the power is on Defect in voltage system Rated voltage±10% ○ Defect in wiring Inspect and repair wiring ○ Clog in piping Clean the pipe ○ ○ Defect in piping Check the pipe and repair ○...
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Anti Chemicals Quality for the component parts 13-1. (Main part only) ① Element Special quality of material ② Filter case AS resin ③ Housing head PE resin ④ Piping/Joint SUS(stainless steel) PE(polyethylene) BS( brass) ⑤ Circulating pump FC-250 steel casing ⑥...
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14.Disposal Dispose of the element of the oil filtration system in accordance with the laws or regulations/ordinance specified by the local government. When disposing of the unit connected with a vacuum pump, which exhausts toxic gas to human body, consign disposal to a specialized processor. Pump oil is hazardous as well as vacuum pumps, main bodies, and elements.
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Usage Situation Check Sheet (for overhaul repair) For safety of repairers, please fill out the form and attach it to the product. Date of entry: (D/M/Y) Your Name: Person in Charge: Extension Tel - - Purchase Place Person in Charge Extension Tel -...
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