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  • Page 1 Industrial Vacuum Systems Manual...
  • Page 2 Index Introduction Receiving Your Vacuum System/Inspection III. Installation Pre-Startup Startup Operation and Maintenance VII. Trouble Shooting VIII. Terms and Conditions Warranty Card ©2011 AVI Vacuum and Air Systems. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 28...
  • Page 3 Please use this guide as a reference for the use of your new system. If you have any questions or concerns about your new AutoVac System, please call us at: (888)628-8682 or email us at sales@auto-vac.com. Please have your invoice and serial number available.

  • Page 4: For Your Reference

    For your Reference Dealer \ Distributor: Model: __________________________________ Invoice #:_________________Serial #:_________________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Date of Installation:________________ Notes ©2011 AVI Vacuum and Air Systems. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 28...
  • Page 5 Damage to either the unit or its crating should be immediately noted on the freight receipt. Purchaser should file damage claims with the responsible carrier and contact AutoVac immediately. AutoVac will not be responsible for concealed damage Handling ...
  • Page 6 III. Installation Location The permanent installation site should be a clean location. Ample space and fresh air ventilation should be provided on all sides to allow lubricating, servicing, and repairing when required. DO NOT install the unit in an excessively hot area unless the motor is designed for such service and unit bearings are properly safeguarded.
  • Page 7 Piping and Accessories Remove shipping tags, flange covers, and connect unit to properly sized and supported piping, using pipe isolators is normally recommended. Be sure no foreign material enters the unit. Install only Auto Vac approved piping and accessories. Exhaust: Metal Pipe should be used.
  • Page 8 Alignment Proper alignment of driver and driven unit at operating conditions is the single most important factor in providing long trouble-free operation. All units are shipped from our factory properly aligned. Maximum alignment tolerance is + or – .004 4 Bearing Direct Drive 1.
  • Page 9 Alignment Methods Alignment can be achieved using several methods. Laser alignment is the most accurate and quickest method of shaft alignment. Factory technicians are specifically trained to provide laser alignment services. Consult factory for more details. Tools Needed for Alignment 1.
  • Page 10 Caliper Method 1. Make sure motor couling flange and cube flange are level. If motor must be raised use shim stock. 2. Check both sides with calipers to make sure distance is equal @ 12-3- 6-9 O’Clock 3. Tighten down motor Straight Edge Method 1.
  • Page 11 Mis-Alignment ©2011 AVI Vacuum and Air Systems. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 28...
  • Page 12 V. Startup Review Installation After carefully observing all points under “Installation”- page 4, rotate the shaft by hand. Rotation should be free and without noise. Exhauster Inlet and Outlet If installation permits, close both the inlet and outlet of the unit to relieve the load during startup.
  • Page 13 VI. Operation and Maintenance System maintenance and operational service items are outlined to be accomplished as follows: Daily Maintenance Auto Vac vacuum producer shall be inspected for signs of excessive amounts of dirt, water or debris, in, on, or around machine. If this condition exists, corrective action should be taken.
  • Page 14 Bags that become blinded reduce airflow and could potentially harm the vacuum producer due to restricted airflow and will result in overheating. ©2011 AVI Vacuum and Air Systems. All rights reserved. Page 14 of 28...
  • Page 15 Electric motor bearings: Where greaseable, use only Mobil Polyrex EM. See chart below for grease application amounts: AutoVac vacuum producers are generally maintenance-free provided that the separators and filters are maintained and cleaned regularly. High equipment room temperatures will require more frequent attention to bearings.
  • Page 16 Bearing Parts Breakdown Bearing Replacement (4 Bearing Outboard) Tools Needed: 1. Ratchet and Socket 2. Allen wrench set 3. Bearing puller 4. Rubber Hammer 5. File and Emery cloth 6. Channel Lock Pliers ©2011 AVI Vacuum and Air Systems. All rights reserved. Page 16 of 28...
  • Page 17 Bearing Replacement Continued Follow these steps below: 1. Remove coupling guard and unbolt motor 2. Loosen set screws at 0 degrees and 90 degrees on coupling hubs. (motor shaft and turbine shaft) 3. Side coupling flange apart to remove flex sleeve. (move motor back if needed) 4.
  • Page 18 VII. Trouble Shooting Obstacle Probable Cause Correction Vibration or noise 1) Improper coupling alignment 1&2) Follow base installation procedures. 2) Foundation not flat 3) Worn or defective – replace 3) Defective or worn ball bearing Bearings 1) High equipment room Should be replaced with a new Noisy or Excessive temperature...
  • Page 19 VIII. Terms and Conditions / Warranty PRICES: All prices quoted include cash discount and are exclusive of taxes and freight charges unless otherwise noted. Purchasers shall furnish to Auto Vac an appropriate Tax-Exemption certificate, if applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 20 TITLE: Title and risk of loss or damage to product shall pass to Purchaser upon delivery to carrier or Purchaser or Purchaser’s Agent at FOB point. The above notwithstanding, Purchaser agrees that Auto Vac shall retain a purchase money security interest in all products sold to Purchaser, and to all products now or hereafter acquired by Purchaser (“the collateral”) and to any proceeds from the disposition of said products until the purchase price and other charges due to Auto Vac have been paid in full.
  • Page 21 WARRANTY PERIOD: When purchased from Auto Vac, new systems are warranted free from defect in material and workmanship for two years from the Auto Vac invoice date. All new parts bought separately carry the manufacturer’s standard warranty. Self Serve Vacuum Motors do not apply. LIMITED WARRANTY: This limited warranty is extended only to customers (herein called Purchasers), who purchase products from Auto Vac, subject to the following conditions.
  • Page 22 GENERAL: These terms and conditions shall constitute the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to all sales by Auto Vac to Purchaser and supersedes all prior offers, negotiations, understanding and agreements. Unless Purchaser and Auto Vac have executed a master contract which specifically supersedes and replaces the terms and conditions herein, it is expressly agreed that no prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding, whether written, or oral, shall contradict, modify, supplement or explain the terms...
  • Page 23 IV. Warranty Registration Information & Acknowledgement Please fill out the forms on the next few pages and send them to Auto Vac as soon as possible to register your new vacuum system. If you should have any questions, please call us at (888)628-8682. It is important that all categories in these forms are initialed and understood by the end user.
  • Page 24 IX. Acknowledgement and Warranty Registration Card Walk-through Sheet Please initial your review of each section in this Auto Vac Instruction and Maintenance Manual. Introduction End User Auto-Vac Rep Receiving Your Vacuum System/Inspection End User Auto-Vac Rep III. Installation End User Auto-Vac Rep Pre-Startup End User...
  • Page 25 Turbine’s Serial # Model Separator Serial # Congratulations on receiving your new Auto Vac vacuum system. We are happy to provide you with a high quality, hardworking Vacuum System. We know it will provide you VFD Model # VFD Serial # years of unsurpassed quality and service.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Schedule

    (primary optional) (Primary Separator optional))  Inspect and shake filter bags daily Empty dirt container(s) daily AutoVac recommends cleaning & washing filter bags every 500 hours of use Please log your filter cleaning intervals to assure top performance Date Technician Date...
  • Page 27 ________ ______________ ________ ______________ ________ ______________ Maintenance Schedule Never perform maintenance procedures while vacuum is running Always shut off safety switch/disconnect to turbine motor Primary Separator - (not on all systems) Empty dirt from container daily  Clean out residue and debris from top area of primary separator monthly Date Technician Date...
  • Page 28 Maintenance Schedule Never perform maintenance procedures while vacuum is running Always shut off safety switch/disconnect to turbine motor Turbines Inspect couplings monthly for excessive wear Bearings need to be greased every 6 months with a manual level pump action grease gun Prime grease gun then add 2 to 3 pumps of grease to each bearing.