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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The Ambient Air Pump is an electrically driven rotary air pump with four carbon vanes. The vanes self-adjust and should last between
5,000 and 15,000 hours depending on the application. Remember that the air pump is designed for pumping clean dry air, being built
of cast iron and steel. Protect it against the entrance of dirt and excessive moisture and you should receive years of trouble free
service.
WARNING: DO NOT PUMP FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GASES OR OPERATE THE UNIT IN AN ATMOSPHERE
CONTAINING THEM. DO NOT ALLOW CORROSIVE GASES OR PARTICULATE MATTER TO ENTER UNIT. WATER
VAPOR, OIL BASED CONTAMINATES OR OTHER LIQUIDS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER UNIT. DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IF THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT ADHERED TO.
THE AMBIENT AIR PUMP BECOMES VERY HOT DURING CONTINUOUS OPERATION AND CAN CAUSE BURNS.
TURN PUMP OFF, DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE PUMP.
Regular inspection can prevent unnecessary damage and repairs. Intake muffler and outlet filters require periodic inspection and
replacement. Initial inspection is suggested at 100 hours of operation, then the user should determine frequency. Keeping filters clean
can prevent most problems. Dirty filters decrease unit performance and can decrease unit service life. WARNING: FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THE FILTER CHANGE SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW, CAN RESULT IN CONTAMINATED
BREATHING AIR. UNFIT BREATHING AIR CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
REPLACE THE INLET MUFFLER AND OUTLET FILTER REGULARLY
Dirty filters may inhibit air flow to the respirator and cause the motor to overload and decrease vane life.
Replace the outlet filter (P/N 80496) at least once every 200 hours of operation or sooner if necessary.
Replace the inlet muffler (P/N 80515) at least once every 500 hours of operation or sooner if necessary.
WARNING: INLET MUFFLER AND OUTLET FILTER SHOULD BE REPLACED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN
THESE FILTERS. SOLVENTS AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS CAN CONTAMINATE BREATHING AIR AND
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.
FLUSH PUMP IF NECESSARY
Should excessive dirt, sand, foreign particles, moisture or oil be permitted to enter the pump, the carbon vanes will become sluggish
and the pump’s performance will deteriorate. This will result in decreased outlet pressure or failure of the pump to operate.
If the pump remains idle in a humid environment for a long period of time, rust film may build up in the pump’s compression chamber
and the rotor slots. This will result in decreased outlet pressure or a failure to operate.
If the above occurs, the pump should be flushed with the following recommended solvent:
Loctite ODC - Free Cleaner & Degreaser (P/N 22355).
WARNING: NEVER USE KEROSENE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS WITH THIS PUMP.
THEIR USE MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THE VAPORS MAY
BE TOXIC, AND IF NOT COMPLETELY REMOVED, MAY CONTAMINATE THE
BREATHING AIR AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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