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Installation
Manual 1843 Rev C p/n 001843 0000
WARNING
!
Use lockout / tagout procedures to disable the
electrical energy source before any service or
work is done on the vacuum pumps.
CAUTION
!
Avoid extended exposure in
close proximity to machinery
with high intensity noise levels.
Wear adequate ear protection.
CAUTION
!
Other potential hazards to safety may also be
associated with operation of this equipment.
All personnel working in or passing through
the area should be warned by signs and
trained to exercise adequate general safety
precautions.
Use proper care and good procedures in
handling, lifting, installing, operating, and
maintaining the equipment.
LUBRICATION
The KINNEY KT Pump is lubricated by a
pressurized oil system. A positive displacement
pump generates oil pressure. KT vacuum pumps
use KV100 oil. KV100 is used for factory testing
and the initial charge is shipped along with the
pump. It is necessary to use this oil to maximize
pump life, achieve design intents and maintain
full warranty. Contact the factory for review of a
desired substitute or inert oils.
The lubricating gear pump is mounted on the
closed head and is driven directly by the vacuum
pump shaft. Failure of the gear pump may be
detected by reduced oil pressure, deteriorating
performance, noise, unusually high discharge or
oil reservoir temperature and lower temperature
of oil line tubing. The tubing should be nearly the
same as the oil temperature, or 145 to 190°F
(63 to 87°C). If using the high oil temperature
switch (water miser) option, it should be set at
190°F (88°C) when used with standard KV100 oil.
Consult factory if higher discharge temperatures
are required to avoid contamination of oil.
KT pumps are equipped with an oil pressure gauge
that should indicate at least 20 PSIG (1.4 bar)
(KT500 and KT850) or 25 PSIG (1.7 bar) (KT150
and KT300).
KT pumps may include an optional oil filtration
system. With this system, the filter indicator gauge
(red/green) may be in the red until the oil warms to
140°F - this is normal. If gauge needle is in the red
after the oil warms to 140°F, replace the filte .
WARNING
!
Never attempt to change or add lubrication
while the pump is running. Failure to heed
this warning could result in damage to the
equipment or personal injury.
WARNING
!
Properly dispose of spent lubricants. Refer
to the manufacturer of the lubricant and any
applicable regulations to ensure proper and
safe disposal.
These pumps do not have a bypass valve on
the oil pump and pressure may exceed 150
PSIG (10 bar) on cold start up.
If the oil level is too low, bearings and seals will
be damaged as a result of improper lubrication.
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