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- Page 1 www.conairgroup.com U S E R G U I D E UGC039-0619 LDP Pump Long Distance, Claw-Style Vacuum Pump Corporate Office: 724.584.5500 Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 Parts and Service: 814.437.6861...
- Page 2 Serial Number(s): Model Number(s): DISCLAIMER: Conair shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequen- tial damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What is the Conair LDP ........ - Page 4 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Troubleshooting Before Beginning ..........6-2 A Few Words of Caution .
- Page 5 S E C T I O N I n t r o d u c t i o n P u r p o s e o f t h e U s e r G u i d e ....1 - 2 H o w t h e G u i d e I s O r g a n i z e d .
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Page 6: I N T R O D U C T I O N
P u r p o s e o f t h e U s e r G u i d e This User Guide describes the Conair LDP, or Long Distance Pump and explains step-by- step how to install and operate this equipment. - Page 7 AT T E N T I O N : R e a d T h i s S o N o O n e G e t s H u r t We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by following the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the User Guide.
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Page 9: D E S C R I P T I O N
S E C T I O N D e s c r i p t i o n W h a t i s t h e C o n a i r L D P ....2 - 2 Ty p i c a l A p p l i c a t i o n s . -
Page 10: Typical Applications
Ty p i c a l A p p l i c a t i o n s The Conair LDP is designed to provide vacuum power to connected resin receivers one at a time, in a sequenced pattern based on the need for material in the processing machines or hoppers the receivers are mounted upon. - Page 11 H o w t h e C o n a i r L D P Wo r k s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Features: Primary Filter Vacuum Gauge Vacuum Inlet Connection Synchronizing Idle Mode Valve Gear Oil and Filter Sight Glass...
- Page 12 The second valve is part of the idle mode valve assembly, installed on the inlet to the primary filter. Any adjustment made to vacuum levels (by Conair technicians only) is done to the vacuum relief valve on the idle mode valve assembly.
- Page 13 Customer Service tem operates with elevated conveying air temperatures, IE: dry air conveying, yet is not fit- 1 800 458 1960. ted with a precooler for the air, contact Conair. From outside of the United States, call: 814 437 6861...
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Page 14: Specifications
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s : 2 - 6 l D e s c r i p t i o n... -
Page 15: I N S T A L L A T I O N
S E C T I O N I n s t a l l a t i o n P r e p a r i n g f o r I n s t a l l a t i o n ....3 - 2 M e c h a n i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n o f t h e L D P P u m p . -
Page 16: Preparing For Installation
–ambient temperature: 32°F to 104°F {0°C to 40°C} –ambient pressure: 0 to 1000 feet {0 to 305 meters} above sea level In the event these conditions cannot be met, contact Conair engineering. ❒ The LDP pump must be placed/mounted horizontally and the base for place- ment/mounting base must be level. -
Page 17: Mechanical Installation Of The Ldp Pump
The diameter of the inlet line/tubing/hose must match the specifications provided by Conair at the time of sale. In some cases, the vacuum line size may be larger and/or of a Vacuum Inlet Hose... -
Page 18: Electrical Installation Of The Ldp Pump
E l e c t r i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n o f t h e L D P P u m p WA R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l h a z a r d Before performing maintenance or repairs on this product, disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpected energization or start-up. -
Page 19: Pump Start Signal Wiring
P u m p S t a r t S i g n a l W i r i n g The pump start signal from the conveying system control (located elsewhere) will connect directly to the magnetic starter and typically integrates with the starter’s overload circuitry for safe, overload protection. - Page 20 3 - 6 l I n s t a l l a t i o n...
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Page 21: Opera Tion
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Page 22: Check Rotation
C h e c k R o t a t i o n Begin operation with a qualified electrician to determine if rotation is correct. The pump may be started for a short period of time by the conveying system control (see control operating manual) or by an electrician forcing a momentary start at the magnetic starter. -
Page 23: Maintenance
S E C T I O N M a i n t e n a n c e Wa r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s ....5 - 2 P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d u l e . -
Page 24: Warnings And Cautions
Wa r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s To maintain the best performance of the LDP, it must be cleaned and inspected regularly. Maintenance includes a daily, weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual (every 6 months) sched- ule. -
Page 25: Preventative Maintenance Schedule
❒ Clean or replace the inlet air screen on the inlet to the pump. ❒ Remove and clean the filter bowl on the compressed air line. Intervals for changing the synchronizing gear oil for various sizes LDP Pump Model: Hours of Operation LDP-5 5,000 LDP-7.5 8,000 LDP-10... -
Page 26: Checking The Level Of The Synchronizing Gear Oil
Drain the compressed air filter bowl on the idle mode valve. The compressed Contact Conair Customer air supplied to the idle mode valve is filtered to eliminate moisture that may foul Service the operation of the idle mode pneumatics. The filter needs to be drained of col- 1 800 458 1960. -
Page 27: Cleaning The Pump Housing
C l e a n i n g t h e P u m p H o u s i n g Since the LDP partially depends upon its own housing to disperse the heat of compression, make sure that the housing is free from dust and dirt and clean as necessary. -
Page 28: The Inlet To The Pump
C l e a n i n g o r R e p l a c i n g t h e I n l e t A i r S c r e e n o n t h e I n l e t t o t h e P u m p Access to inlet screen: After the pump is shut down, locked out, and allowed to cool sufficiently for touch, remove the vacuum inlet hose. - Page 29 Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations. The LDP pump is ready to be returned to service. Synchronizing Gear Oil Specifications: LDP Pump Model: Recommended Gear Oil LDP-5 Gear Lube 150 (synthetic) LDP-7.5 Gear Lube 150 (synthetic) LDP-10...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
S E C T I O N Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g B e f o r e B e g i n n i n g ..... . . 6 - 2 A Fe w Wo r d s o f C a u t i o n . -
Page 32: Before Beginning
B e f o r e B e g i n n i n g You can avoid most problems by following the recommended installation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide. If you have a problem, this section will help you determine the cause and tell you how to fix it. -
Page 33: Ldp Operation Problems
No air should flow through the valve when it is closed. Refer to the vacuum receiver instructions. Contact Conair Internal pump parts are worn or Repair the vacuum pump (Contact Customer Service damaged. Conair Service). - Page 34 If the vacuum pump is blocked, repair the vacuum pump (contact Conair Service). If the drive motor is frozen, remove and replace the motor. The vacuum pump starts, but...
- Page 35 Remove blockage and/or allow pump to discharge air without restriction. Vacuum line too long or too small of System design flaw. Contact Conair a diameter. for re-engineering. Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g l...
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- Page 37 We ’ r e H e r e t o H e l p Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry. Our service Additional manuals and prints for experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equip- your Conair equipment may be ment.
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Page 38: Appendix
E q u i p m e n t G u a r a n t e e Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the nor- mal use and service for which it was recommended (except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.).