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VPS-200 SERIES VACUUM/PRESSURE PUMP (STATION) INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risks of fire or explosion, electrical shock, and the injury to persons, read and understand all instructions included in this manual. INSTRUCTION WARNING AND CAUTION PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION While reading your manual, please pay close attention to areas labeled: WARNING AND CAUTION.
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These units confirm to the SI International system of units of measurement. The following symbol of warning will be found on the pump. Caution - Refer to accompanying documents Caution - Risk of electrical shock Caution - Hot surface Double Insulated OFF (Power) ON (Power) Warning - Risk of electro-magnetic field...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - 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 2 - 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 Cole- Parmer service center for examination and repair.
1.20 CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK... 1.21 Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create electrical shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualified service agencies only. 1.22 Keep the pump away from sharp objects. 1.23 Keep the power cord untwisting when this product is in use.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 2.10 INTRODUCTION 2.11 The pumps are available for 115 VAC or 230 VAC applications and are intended for either industrial or commercial use. 2.21 This manual has been compiled not only for the care and maintenance of the Cole-Parmer Vacuum/Pressure Pump now in your possession, but as a helpful reference and guide to prevent many problems which may occur if used improperly.
housing. The system should be placed where the surrounding temperature remains between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F). Always check to insure the location chosen is protected from direct or indirect moisture contact. Cole-Parmer recommends that the pump be installed at the highest point within the system to prevent possible water condensate from entering the pump.The pump should be located as closely to its system in order to...
Please Note: For Model 79202-05 and 79202-35, the pumps are connected with a power cable with IEC plug for for connection of the mains lead. The pumps are supplied with two mains leads fitted. One lead has a U.K. 3 pin plug and the other has a 2-pin “Shuko”...
2.70 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE PROVISION 2.71 For the Vacuum/Pressure Pump Station Models 79202-30 & 79202-35, the vacuum regulator and vacuum dial gauge is attached to the bracket. The vacuum regulator allows the vacuum level to be set between roughly atmospheric pressure and the maximum vacuum allowed for the pump model.
SECTION 3: OPERATION 3.10 STARTING PROCEDURES 3.11 Starting a Cole-Parmer Vacuum/Pressure Pump Station Before attaching the pump to a system, familiarize yourself with the function and action of the Vacuum/Pressure Pump Station that you have acquired. Review the power requirements as described in Section 2.50. Cole-Parmer recommends running the pump for a few minutes to warm it up, before use.
3.20 LEAK DETECTION 3.21 The importance of eliminating all leaks in a vacuum system is obvious. The pump must remove this added volume of leaked gas to maintain the desired vacuum. Leaks for these pumps can be located by slightly pressuring the system and painting the suspected area with a thick soap solution.
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE 4.10 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.11 Maintaining a Cole-Parmer Vacuum/Pressure Pump These units are 100% oil-free. The pump employs a non- lube piston and cylinder. No maintenance is necessary for the bearings. All bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated. Lubrication should not be attempted. The units are built for continuous duty operation with the quietness and durability of a diaphragm, but with piston performance The Pump has a service free life-time of 2,000 to 3,000...
5.20 PRESSURE PROBLEMS 5.21 Leakage and contamination are the general causes of problems associated with poor pressure. To operate at maximum efficiency a system must be thoroughly clean. If the system is completely clean and free from leaks and unwarranted pressure problems still exist, the Pump should be checked by a service technician.
SECTION 6: SPECIFICATION 6.10 SPECIFICATION TABLE MODEL No. 79202-00 79202-05 21.3(±0.01) in.Hg 21.3(±0.01) in.Hg Maximum Vacuum 541(±0.2) mm Hg 541(±0.2)) mm Hg Dimensions (L x W x H) 184.2 x 109.2x 215.3 mm 184.2 x 109.2x 215.3 mm Port Connections 1/4"...
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MODEL No. 79202-30 79202-35 21.3(±0.01) in.Hg 21.3(±0.01) in.Hg Maximum Vacuum 541(±0.2) mm Hg 541(±0.2)) mm Hg Dimensions (L x W x H) 230.5 x 178.7x 216.5 mm 230.5 x 178.7x 216.5 mm Port Connections 1/4" hose barb 1/4" hose barb Motor 1/11.5 hp (65w) shaded pole 1/11.5 hp (65w) shaded pole...
SECTION 7: WARRANTY This Cole-Parmer product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This liability of Cole-Parmer under this warranty is limited to servicing, adjusting, repairing, or replacing any unit or component part which in the judgment of Cole-Parmer has not been misused, abused, or altered in any way or damaged by ingestion of foreign material causing impaired performance or rendering it inoperative.
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