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WELCH-ILMVAC OWNER’S MANUAL FOR DUOSEAL® VACUUM PUMP MODELS: 1374, 1374B-01, 1374B-10, 1374M-01, 1397, 1397B-01, 1397B-10, 1397B-80, 1397C-03, 1397J-01, 1397M-01, 1397W-01, 3Z657 WARNING Never Block the Exhaust Port If the exhaust is blocked, pressure will build up in the pump with the potential of...
INSTRUCTION WARNING AND CAUTION PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION While reading your manual, please pay close attention to areas labeled WARNING AND CAUTION The description of each is found below WARNING Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to people CAUTION Cautions are found where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated equipment and processes...
SECTION 1: INSTALLATION 1.10 Introduction This manual has been complied not only for the care and maintenance of the DUOSEAL pump now in your possession but as a helpful reference and guide for many problems which are usually associated with mechanical vacuum pumps.
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1.15 Electrical Power 1.151 Power Source Review Review the power source and the motor rating to be sure they agree in voltage, phase and frequency. On three-phase applications the direction of rotation of the motor must be considered. Make a momentary check rotation at the time of power installation and wiring.
1.17 Traps (See Accessory section in the back of this manual.) 1.171 The need for a Trap Where corrosive vapors or large quantities of condensable vapors are evolved from vacuum processing, a cold trap may be used in the connecting line to the pump. It will help prevent damage to the pump mechanism and reduce oil contamination.
2.20 Operation and System Optimization 2.21 High Pressure Operation DUOSEAL two-stage pumps are designed to be most effi cient when operated at or near their ultimate blanked off pressure. The pump is designed to remove air from a vacuum system at atmospheric pressure to a deep vacuum.
2.225 Controlled Ballast Flow Some degree of variation in ballast fl ow may be obtained by the amount of opening applied tot he gas ballast. Two or more turns of the gas ballast are suffi cient to open it wide. With the gas ballast open, the sound of the exhaust is similar to that of a pump operating against a large leak.
Section 3: MAINTENANCE 3.10 Vacuum Problems 3.101 Pressure Determinations Leakage, contamination and unusual outgassing are the general causes of problems associated with poor vacuum. To operate at maximum effi ciency a system must be thoroughly clean. If the system is completely clean and free from leaks, and unwarranted vacuum problems still exist, the pump should be checked.
3.203 Forced Oil Flushing Procedure 1. Check the oil level, if the oil level is well above the fi ll mark, (This may indicate either the pump has been overfi lled with oil or has ingested a liquid or a large amount of vapor water or organic solvents.) Please go to step 2.
3.40 Repairing Oil Leaks 3.41 Location, Cause and Effect Oil leaks may develop wherever two mating faces are sealed with a gasket. Such seams may fail as the result of deterioration of the gasket material, loosening of the screws caused by temperature variations, or improper care as the result of previous reassembly.
Section 4: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE 4.10 Poor Vacuum Readings 1. Disconnect vacuum pump from your vacuum system. 2. Obtain 1 gallon of DUOSEAL oil, 1 gallon or larger clear plastic container, clear drain hose (1/4 inch ID by at least 2.5 feet long), rubber gloves, goggles, apron and pliers. 3.
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Section 5: QUICK REFERENCE CHARTS Motor Options 1374 1397 Repair Kits Wired for 115V, 60Hz, 1Ph 1374B-01 1397B-01 Minor Repair Kit 1397K-07 Wired for 230V, 60Hz, 1Ph Major Repair Kit 1397K-08 Wired for 230V, 50Hz, 1Ph 1397C-03 Base and Belt Guard Kit 1371F Wired for 230V, 60Hz, 3Ph 1374M-01 1397M-01...
Section 7: PUMPING SPEED CURVES HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPING CHARACTERISTIC OF DUOSEAL® PUMPS The low RPM design of DuoSeal vacuum pumps makes it possible to maintain high pumping effi ciencies into the low micron range. High RPM direct drive vacuum pumps, on the other hand, experience a rapid fall off of pumping speed below 100 microns.
Section 9: ACCESSORY SECTION Exhaust Filter Filters oil mist from pump exhaust / Easy Replacement Reduces pump noise / Filters to 0.3 micron particle size Standard Exhaust Filter Dimension Catalog Number Diameter Height Filter Replacement Element Use with pump model 1392, 1399, 1400 1417 1417L...
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Coaxial Traps Reduces oil back streaming / Stainless steel construction / Easy Replacement of Element ISO Size Capacity Diameter Height Cat.No.1 NW16 to 4 CFM (140 L/min) 3.75 5.25 8.25 541001 Stainless Steel Element for ISO NW 16 Trap 1 541921 Stainless Steel Element for ISO NW 25 and NW 40 Traps1 541922...
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR: 1407K DUOSEAL VACUUM PUMP OIL HMIS Rating: Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: X SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name: Highly-Refined Petroleum Lubricant Oils Synonyms: 1407K DUOSEAL Vacuum Pump Oil Formula: Manufacturer’s Name: Gardner Denver Thomas, Inc., Welch Vacuum Technology 4601 Central Avenue Monroe, LA 71203 Date Prepared:...
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Ingestion: If swallowed, large volumes of material can cause generalized depression, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Smaller doses can cause a laxative effect. If aspirated into the lungs, liquid can cause lung damage. Chronic Health Effects Summary: Contains a petroleum-based mineral oil. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause mild irritation and inflammation characterized by drying, cracking, (dermatitis) or oil acne.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES NFPA Flammability Classification: OSHA/NFPA Class-IIIB combustible liquid. Slightly combustible! Flash Point/Method: CLOSED CUP: 210°C(410°F). (Pensky-Martens (ASTM D-93)) OPEN CUP: 238°(460°F) (Cleveland.). Lower Flammable Limit: No data Upper Flammable Limit: No data Auto-Ignition Temp.: Not available Hazardous Comb ustion Products: Carbon Dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke fumes, unburned hydrocarbons and trace...
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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of mists and/or vapors below the recommended exposure limits (see below). An eye wash station and safety shower should be located near the work-station. Personal Protective Equipment: Personal protective equipment should be selected based upon the conditions under which...
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SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Hazard characteristic and regulatory waste stream classification can charge product use. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the user to determine the proper storage, transportation, treatment and/or disposal methodologies for spent materials and residues at the time of disposition. Conditions of use may cause this material to become a hazardous waste, as defined by Federal or State regulations.
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CWA: This material is classified as an oil under Section 311 of the Clean Air Act (CWA) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). Discharges or spills which produce a visible sheen on waters of the United States, their adjoining shorelines, or into conduits leading to surface waters must be reported to the EPA’s National Response Center at (800) 424-8802.
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WELCH-ILMVAC Vacuum Pump Repair Facility 5621 W. Howard Street Niles, IL 60714 Phone: (847) 676-8800 (Technical Support) Fax: (847) 677-8606 E-Mail: gdwelchvacuum@gardnerdenver.com Web-Page: www.welchvacuum.com This document contains confi dential and trade secret information which is the property of Welch Vacuum...
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