Please read the following instructions BEFORE USE to familiarise yourself with the correct setup and daily operation. When you first receive your VP425 or VP3400 please follow the simple steps listed on the pages overleaf to prepare the pump for its first use.
2. First Time Use - Setup Instructions 1. Fill pump with oil To avoid leakage during transport, VP425 and VP3400 are supplied without any vacuum pump oil in them. They need to be filled to the correct level using the supplied Vacuum Pump Oil before use.
2. Set voltage (if required) WARNING! NEVER USE THE PUMP WITH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SETTING. DOING SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE. VP425 and VP3400 have switch-able power supply modes so that they can be used on both 220/240V mains supply (UK, Europe, Australia, China etc.) and 110V (USA, Canada,...
3. Daily Operation VP425 AND VP3400 ARE NOT INTENDED FOR UNATTENDED OPERATION. NEVER LEAVE THE PUMP RUNNING UNATTENDED. Check oil level Before every use of your vacuum pump, check the oil level in the pump using the sight-glass on the end of the vacuum pump.
Switching-off procedure The vacuum valve on the pump is used to close off the vacuum pump from any connected hoses or equipment. The vacuum valve is OPEN when the handle is in the vertical position and closed by turning 90° into the horizontal position. Always close the vacuum valve before switching off the vacuum pump.
4. Operating Conditions & Maintenance The Easy Composites VP425 and VP3400 vacuum pumps are designed to provide years of reliable service however it is very important to ensure that you are using the pump in an appropriate environment and maintaining it properly; failure to do so will shorten the life of the pump and invalidate the warranty.
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Easy Composites Ltd. Unit 39, Park Hall Business Village, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5XA. United Kingdom. Tel. +44 (0)1782 454499 | Fax. +44 (0)1782 596868 | sales@easycomposites.co.uk Daily Operation / Switch off Pump / Open Inlet / Remove Lid...
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