Fieldpiece VP67EU Operator's Manual

Vacuum pump with runquick oil change system

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Fieldpiece
Vacuum Pump
with RunQuick™
Oil Change System
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Models VP67EU, VP67UK, VP67AU,
VP87EU, VP87UK230, VP87AU,
VPX7EU, VPX7UK230, VPX7AU
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  • Page 1 Fieldpiece ® Vacuum Pump with RunQuick™ Oil Change System OPERATOR'S MANUAL Models VP67EU, VP67UK, VP67AU, VP87EU, VP87UK230, VP87AU, VPX7EU, VPX7UK230, VPX7AU...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operation Important Notice RunQuick™ Oil Change System Evacuation with a 4 Port Manifold Warnings Evacuation with a 3 Port Manifold Direct Evacuation What’s Included Oil Change Procedure Dynamic Vacuum Measurement Certifications Remote Exhaust Gas Ballast Valve Switch Description LED Indicators Features Maintenance Specifications...
  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Operator’s Manual This vacuum pump is used for evacuating • 1 Year Warranty (drying) refrigerant lines Fieldpiece model MR45 is available for recovering refrigerant Certifications Read and understand this operator’s manual in its entirety before using to prevent injury or...
  • Page 4: Description

    • RunQuick™ Oil Change System and efficiency of the system Fieldpiece vacuum - Easy View Window and Oil Backlight pumps provide a new view at system evacuation - Change Oil Quickly, Even with the Pump Running...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Flow Rate: 10CFM (VPX7), 8CFM (VP87), 6CFM (VP67) General Oil Capacity: 8oz (237mL) Oil Compatibility: Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Oil This machine is only intended for use by qualified personnel (Highly refined and optimized for proper sealing and lubrication) trained in servicing and installation of A/C/Refrigeration Fieldpiece part numbers: OIL8X3, OIL32, OIL128 equipment.
  • Page 6 Safety First! Designate and monitor a Temporary Flammable Zone with a 3-meter perimeter Identify and disable all possible ignition sources within this Zone For use only by qualified and certified technicians in the safe use, Monitor air with a flammable refrigerant leak detector within handling, and transporting of refrigerants.
  • Page 7: Vacuum Pump Protection

    Vacuum Pump Protection Grounding Instructions Ensure clean oil is added to a level between MIN and MAX lines. This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short Do not use to remove refrigerant from a system. Use a recovery circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an machine and filter to remove refrigerant and particles from the escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 8: Tech Tips

    Tech Tips Setup Always use fresh Fieldpiece vacuum pump oil. If oil is left in the General pump for more than a week, the oil may have absorbed enough moisture from ambient air to affect performance. Vacuum pumps are not refrigerant recovery machines and should Refrigerant manifolds can be convenient to charge the system not be used for recovering refrigerant.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Gas Ballast Valve (Open) IEC Power Cord Inlet and Lock Motor Power Switch (OFF) Power Cord Storage Source Voltage Switch (VP67) on Back Backlit Oil Window and Tank Access (4 Screws) 4 Input Ports Oil Tank Cap Power Cord Storage Wrap Remote Exhaust Cap Extra Oil Bottle Storage Oil Drain Valve (CLOSED)
  • Page 10: Runquick™ Oil Change System

    RunQuick™ Oil Change System Easy View Window and Oil Backlight There are a few signs that remind you to change your oil. The visual The only way to create a deep vacuum is to condition is one of them. If it looks old, change it. You will see tiny air evacuate with fresh oil, especially at the end of bubbles with fresh oil.
  • Page 11: Evacuation With A 4 Port Manifold

    Read the tech tips (page12) for optimum gauge placement and variations to reduce recovery times 1. Always fill with fresh Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Oil (page 24). 4 Port Running the pump without oil will damage the pump and void the Manifold warranty.
  • Page 12: Evacuation With A 3 Port Manifold

    Read the tech tips (page 12) for optimum gauge placement and variations to reduce recovery times 1. Always fill with fresh Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Oil (page 24). 3 Port Running the pump without oil will damage the pump and void the Manifold warranty.
  • Page 13: Direct Evacuation

    Read the tech tips (page 12) for optimum gauge placement and variations to reduce recovery times Micron 1. Always fill with fresh Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Oil (page 24). Gauge Vapor Running the pump without oil will damage the pump and void the warranty.
  • Page 14: Oil Change Procedure

    9. Ensure the drain valve is closed (horizontal). 10. Unscrew the pump’s oil fill cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise. 11. Open a new 8 ounce bottle of Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Oil (OIL8X3). Put the bottle cap on the side of the bottle (CAP STORAGE).
  • Page 15: Gas Ballast Valve Switch

    Gas Ballast Valve Switch LED Indicators Much of the air and moisture in a system are Three columns of LEDs in the oil window removed before reaching 3000 microns For wet indicate various states The blue lights of the systems, you should open the gas ballast during right column indicate power is connected The this initial pull down Doing so helps the pump blue lights of the middle column shine when the...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Oil Window Cleaning It’s important to see the condition of your oil General as well as the LED indicators located in the oil reservoir Wipe with damp cloth to clean the exterior The large oil drain ball valve will typically drain Do not use solvents solids and sludge when changing the oil When Storage...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Oil in the pump may have become overly viscous due to Verify your vacuum gauge is in the correct location and is accurate. contamination or low temperature. Use fresh Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump Use the right pump for the job, 6CFM up to 10CFM (over 50 tons).
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of the machine or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any...
  • Page 19 VP67 VP87 VPX7 © Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc 2023; v09...

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