KINNEY KVC Series Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual

KVC Series

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Models

KVC-60

KVC-122

KVC-150

KVC-301

KVC-401

KVC-1000

KVC-62

KVC-100

KVC-251

KVC-501

800.825.6937 | www.kinneyvacuum.com

Original Instructions

Kinney

Dry Claw Vacuum Pumps

Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866

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Page 1 Kinney ® Dry Claw Vacuum Pumps Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866 WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual KVC Series OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models KVC-60 KVC-62 KVC-100 KVC-122 KVC-150 KVC-251 KVC-301 KVC-401 KVC-501 KVC-1000 800.825.6937 | www.kinneyvacuum.com Original Instructions...
Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means - graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of Kinney ® Product information and specifications subject to change.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction .................. 1 Scope of Manual ................... 1 Conventions and Data Plate ............2 Graphic Conventions in this Manual ............. 2 Lifting .................... 5 Lifting Configuration ................5 Description ................... 6 Designated Use ..................6 Unacceptable Operating Modes ............
Page 4 Ensuring Operational Safety ............... 15 Specifications ..................16 Changing the Oil ................. 16 KVC Series Oil Diagrams ..............17 KVC-60 / KVC-62 Oil Diagram ..........17 KVC-100 / KVC122 / KVC-150 / KVC-251 Oil Diagram .... 17 KVC-301 / KVC-401 / KVC-501 / KVC-1000 Oil Diagram ..17 Filter Cleaning ..................
Page 5: Introduction
SCOPE OF MANUAL Kinney KVC Series vacuum pumps are built to exacting standards and, if properly installed The scope of this manual includes the KVC Series and maintained, will provide many years of dry claw vacuum pumps. reliable service. Read and follow every step of these instructions when installing and maintaining the pump.
Page 6: Conventions And Data Plate
CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS order for the equipment to function in the manner intended. MANUAL CAUTION The following are hazard levels referenced within this manual: Read manual before operation or bodily harm may result. DANGER Attention should be given to the safety related sections of this Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not manual.
Page 7 Conventions and Data Plate CAUTION Hearing protection is required while the pump is in operation. At ultimate pressure noise levels are 80 dBA at 60 Hz, however due to process or installation conditions noise levels may be higher. CAUTION Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not touch the vacuum pump while it is in operation and assure that the pump is cool...
Page 8 Maximum RPM at which the pump can be operated This manual describes instructions and precautions to be observed in the handling and maintenance of Kinney KVC Series dry claw vacuum pumps. ® It is strongly recommended that those who operate or maintain the pump, read this manual carefully prior to pump operation, to ensure personal safety and pump life.
Page 9: Lifting
LIFTING LIFTING CONFIGURATION WARNING The vacuum pump must be handled using Refer to Figure 3-1 – Lifting Configuration for an appropriate device such as a fork truck further details on how to properly lift KVC or appropriate lifting device. See Table 4-1 Series vacuum pump.
Page 10: Description
With the KVC Series, the special seals. The gearbox is sealed from the incoming air is cleaned by a filter cartridge.
Page 11: Specifications
Description SPECIFICATIONS UNIT KVC-60 KVC-62 KVC-100 KVC-122 KVC-150 KVC-251 KVC-301 KVC-401 KVC-501 KVC-1000 Nominal 42.4 43.5 70.6 84.8 Displacement (72) (74) (120) (144) (180) (255) (348) (484) (603) (1140) Motor Power Rotation 3600 1800 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 Speed...
Page 12: Kvc-60 Feature Setup
Description KVC-60 FEATURE SETUP Vacuum connection Oil recommendation plate Exhaust air outlet Data plate Vacuum regulating valve Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Motor data plate Oil filling point hot surfaces > 70 °C Oil sight glass Mesh filter Oil discharge point...
Page 13: Kvc-100 / Kvc-150 / Kvc-251 Feature Setup
Description KVC-100 / KVC-150 / KVC-251 FEATURE SETUP Vacuum connection Oil recommendation plate Exhaust air outlet Data plate Vacuum Regulating valve Rotation direction plate Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Motor data plate Oil filling point hot surfaces > 70 °C Oil sight glass Junction box Oil discharge point...
Page 14: Kvc-62 / Kvc-122 / Kvc-301 / Kvc-401 / Kvc-501 / Kvc-1000 Feature Setup
Description KVC-62 / KVC-122 / KVC-301 / KVC-401 / KVC-501 / KVC-1000 FEATURE SETUP Vacuum connection Oil discharge point Air outlet connection Oil recommendation plate Exhaust silencer Data plate Condensate drain (only with “XD”) Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Motor data plate...
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING Use lockout / tagout procedures to disable the electrical energy source before any service or DANGER work is done on the vacuum pumps. Internal and external rotating parts of the pump and driving CAUTION equipment can produce serious physical injuries.
Page 16: Filling The Pump With Oil
FILLING THE PUMP WITH OIL The pumping capacity of the vacuum pump is Use oil recommended by Kinney and see the reduced if the suction pipe is too narrow and/or long. specifications for the quantity of oil required to fill Discharged air can be blow out through the exhaust the pump.
Page 17: Length Of The Connection Pipes
Kinney recommends using motor protection Exhaust Air Must Not be Restricted switches with delayed switch off, depending on possible excess current.
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION WARNING Wait until the machine stops. The machine It is important to follow safety instructions to must only be switched on again after it stops. avoid any potential harm to oneself or others, as improper use may lead to severe or fatal injuries CHECKING ROTOR ROTATION DIRECTION CAUTION...
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ENSURING OPERATIONAL SAFETY DANGER Danger of death from touching live parts. Before maintenance work, disconnect the machine by pressing the main switch or unplugging it and ensure it cannot be turned on again. WARNING Hot surfaces and equipment. During maintenance work, there is the danger of getting burnt on hot components and by machine lubricating oil.
Page 20: Specifications
5,000 – 20,000 Hours KVC-62*, 122*, 301, 401 and 501: 20,000 Hours KVC-1000: 8,000 Hours Monthly / Every 6 Months KVC Series: Clean or replace filter cartridge. Dependent Discharged Media Cleanliness KVC-100 – KVC-251: Clean micro filter. Yearly (at least once yearly) Check for coupling wear.
Page 21: Kvc Series Oil Diagrams
Maintenance KVC SERIES OIL DIAGRAMS KVC-62 / KVC122 / KVC-301 / KVC-401 / KVC-501 / KVC-1000 Oil Diagram KVC-60 Oil Diagram Oil filling point Oil filling point Oil sight glass Oil sight glass Oil discharge point Oil discharge point Oil recommendation plate...
Page 22: Filter Cleaning
Undo the screws on the housing flange. Remove The filter cartridge (KVC Series) for the suction the motor axially with half of the coupling on the filter must be cleaned monthly or more often motor side and suspend with a lifting device.
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Although Kinney vacuum pumps are well-designed and manufactured, problems may occur due to normal wear and the need for readjustment. The following chart lists symptoms that may occur along with probable causes and remedies. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDIES Mains voltage/frequency does not correspond...
Page 24: Part Number Designations
Troubleshooting PART NUMBER DESIGNATIONS Position 4: EXAMPLE: MODEL KVC60CD-BDD MOTOR HP Position #: Positon 4 Position 1 PUMP MODEL NUMBER: 7.5hp Position 1 10hp KVC-60 12hp KVC-62 15hp KVC-100 30hp KVC-122 Position 5: KVC-150 SIZE KVC-251 MOTOR SUPPLIED KVC-301 Position 5 KVC-401 NEMA VOLTAGES...
Page 25: Exploded Views And Parts Lists
Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-60 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 26 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-60 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Rotor 1 Rotor 2 Axial fan Cover Protection grill Housing cover B Silencer Shaft driving Silencer Shaft driven Gasket Housing Threaded pin Conical-clamping element Disc O-Ring Hexhead nut...
Page 27 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-62 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 28 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-62 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Gear Cover Housing Base plate with acoustic mat Angular ball bearing Base rail, right Shaft seal Base rail, left Bearing cover Support isolator Shaft driving Rubber foot Shaft driven...
Page 29 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-100 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 30 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-100 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Dowel pin Drive Spacer ring Rotor 1 Fan housing Rotor 2 Air guiding plate Hexagon head screw Compressor housing Coupling cpl. O-Ring Coupling element Piston ring O-Ring Disc...
Page 31 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-122 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 32 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-122 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Gear Cover Housing Base plate with acoustic mat Angular ball bearing Base rail, right Shaft seal Base rail, left Bearing cover Support isolator Shaft driving Rubber foot Shaft driven...
Page 33 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-150 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 34 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-150 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Rotor 1 Drive Rotor 2 Fan housing Cover Dowel pin Cover-B Air guiding plate Housing Hexagon head screw O-Ring Coupling cpl. Sleeve Coupling element Piston ring Shaft seal Fan wheel...
Page 35 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-251 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 36 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-251 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Rotor ' 1 Air guiding plate Rotor ' 2 Hexagon head screw Cover Coupling cpl. Cover-B Coupling element Housing O-Ring Fan wheel Sleeve Disc Piston ring Motor...
Page 37 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-301 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 38 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-301 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Housing Cover Angular ball bearing Base plate with acoustic mat Shaft seal Base rail Bearing cover Support isolator Shaft ' driving Rubber foot Shaft ' driven Intermediate sheet Slinger...
Page 39 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-401-501 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 40 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-401-501 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Housing Suction limitation valve Angular ball bearing Suction limitation valve Shaft seal Cover Bearing cover Base plate with acoustic mat Shaft ' driving Base rail Shaft ' driven Rubber foot...
Page 41 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-1000 SERIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Manual 1866 Rev B p/n 1866...
Page 42 Exploded Views and Parts Lists KVC-1000 SERIES PARTS LIST ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TYPE TYPE Compressor housing Angular ball bearing Coupling cpl. with fan Coupling element Shaft ' driving (elastomer part) Shaft ' driven Disc Sleeve Rubber foot Gear wheel Foot Flinger...
Page 43: Rebuild Kits
Exploded Views and Parts Lists REBUILD KITS KIT PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT KIT 203101 0000 OIL, GEAR, KV 150, QUART 203102 0000 OIL, GEAR, KV 150, 5 GALLON 210001 0100 REBUILD KIT, KVC 100 210001 0150 REBUILD KIT, KVC 150 210001 0060 REBUILD KIT, KVC 60 210001 0062 REBUILD KIT, KVC 62/122...
Page 44: Warranty - Vacuum Products
WARRANTY – VACUUM PRODUCTS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale, Kinney (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacture, when shipped, and its work (including installation and start-up) when performed, will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Page 45: Operating Data Form / Product Registration
NOTES: IMPORTANT All vacuum boosters and vacuum pumps manufactured by Kinney are date coded at time of shipment. In order to assure you of the full benefits of the product warranty, please complete, tear out and return the product registration card. You may also register your product online at www.kinneyvacuum.com or contact...

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