Tuthill KINNEY KD Series User Manual

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Operator’s Manual 1808 022016 ENG
Table of C ontents
Introduction .................................................................................. 1
Applicable Documentation ................................................................... 1
Scope of Manual ................................................................................... 1
Conventions, Safety and Data Plate ........................................... 2
Graphic Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................ 2
Safety Instruction Tags .......................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions for Rotary Piston Pumps ......................................... 3
Data Plate .............................................................................................. 4
Lifting ............................................................................................ 5
Description ................................................................................... 6
General ................................................................................................. 6
Pump Components ............................................................................... 6
Operating Cycle .................................................................................... 8
Sealing and Lubricating ........................................................................ 8
Oil Types ............................................................................................... 8
Installation .................................................................................... 9
General ................................................................................................. 9
V-Belt Drive ............................................................................................ 9
Direct Drive ......................................................................................... 10
Discharge Piping ................................................................................ 10
Inlet Piping .......................................................................................... 10
Vacuum Gauges ................................................................................. 11
Electrical Connections ........................................................................ 11
Operation .................................................................................... 12
General ............................................................................................... 12
Filling Pump with Oil ............................................................................ 12

Tuthill KINNEY KD Series Specifications

General

Vacuum	Up to 29.9 inHg
Construction	Cast Iron
Impeller Material	Cast Iron
Power Source	Electric
Applications	Chemical Processing