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Gardner Denver Welch Vacuum Technology, Inc. For outside of U.S. and Canada, contact your local 5621 W. Howard Street Gardner Denver sales office, see back page Niles, IL 60714 Phone: (847) 676-8800 Fax: (847) 677-8606 (Technical Support) E-Mail: gdwelchvacuum@gardnerdenver.com...
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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 instruction could result in injury or death to people.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 01 - SAFETY INFORMATION 1.10 Caution To Prevent Injury 1.20 Caution To Reduce Risk Of Electrical Shock 1.30 Warning To Reduce Risk Of Electrocution 1.40 Danger To Reduce Risk Of Explosion Or Fire Section 02 - INSTALLATION 2.10 Introduction 2.20...
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 1.10 Caution: To Prevent Injury... 1.11 Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged or has fallen into water, please return the product to a Welch service center for examination and repair.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 2.10 Introduction 2.11 This manual has been compiled not only for the care and maintenance of the Welch Aspiration/Filtration Vacuum System now in your possession, but as a helpful reference and guide to prevent many problems which may occur if used improperly. 2.20 Unpacking 2.21 Carefully remove the Aspiration/Filtration Vacuum System from the shipping case.
2.50 Intake And Discharge Provision 2.51 The vacuum regulator and vacuum dial gauge is attached to the collection jar. The vacuum regulator allows the vacuum level to be set between roughly atmospheric pressure and the maximum vacuum allowed for the pump model. The collection jar and hydrophobic filter keeps water from accidentally being drawn into the unit.
2.60 Electrical Power 2.61 Power Source Review Review the power source and the motor rating to be sure they agree in voltage, phase, and frequency. Serious damage may occur to the motor if it is connected to an improper voltage. All Welch pumps must be grounded.
SECTION 3: OPERATION 3.10 Starting Procedures 3.11 Starting a Welch Aspiration/Filtration Vacuum System Before attaching the pump to a system, familiarize yourself with the function and action of the Aspiration/Filtration Vacuum System that you have acquired. Review the power requirements as described in Section 2.60.
3.30 Operating Pressure Range 3.31 Aspiration/Filtration Vacuum Systems are designed to be run from slightly below atmospheric to their maximum vacuum level on the intake side. Consult the Specification Table for the ratings of your specific model (See Section 6, Specifications). 3.40 Shutdown Procedures 3.41 After use, Welch recommends the pump be run for about 2 minutes disconnected from the vacuum...
SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 5.10 VACUUM PROBLEMS 5.11 Leakage, contamination, and unusual outgassing are the general causes of problems associated with poor vacuum. To operate at maximum efficiency, 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.
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5.40 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR 2515 MODELS Symptoms Possible Cause Remedies Reduced/low 1. Clogged hydrophobic 1. Replace the filter vacuum filter. following directions in this manual. (Section 4.12) 2. Regulator improperly 2. Set regulator vacuum set. level following operating instructions. 3.
SECTION 6: SPECIFICATION 6.10 SPECIFICATION TABLE Model 2515 Catalog No. 2515B-75 2515C-75 2515C-76 Free Air Displacement CFM (L/min) 1.2 (34) 1.0 (28) 1.2 (34) Maximum Vacuum 27.2 in. Hg Ultimate Vacuum 70 Torr (93 mbar) Dimensions L x W x H in. (cm) 14.8 x 8.3 x 10 Inches (37.5 x 21 x 25.5 cm) Shipping Weight 19 lbs...
The method of executing this warranty: servicing, adjusting, repairing or replacing shall be at the discretion of Gardner Denver Welch Vacuum Technology . Vacuum pumps that have been used for any period, however short, will be repaired under this warranty rather than replaced.
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8.11 Model 2515B-75 / 2515C-75 / 2515C-76 COLLECTION LONG PUMP ON/OFF SWITCH TUBING APPLICATION HYDROPHOBIC SHORT REGULATOR VACUUM GAUGE TUBING FILTER TUBING KNOB...
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8.12 Model 1475K-20 COLLECTION LONG TUBING SHORT TUBING HYDROPHOBIC FILTER APPLICATION TUBING...
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SECTION 9: KITS AND ACCESSORIES 9.10 REPAIR KITS 9.11 Repair Kit for Model 2515 Service Seal Gasket Description 2515K-01 2515K-02 Connecting Rod Assembly #1 Handle Screw #2 Head Screw #3 Head O-Ring #4 Valve Plate Assembly #5 Cylinder O-Ring #6...
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Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)330 088 0560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...
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