Gast 0523 Series Lubricated Laboratory Vacuum Pumps and Compressors - Manual

Relief Valve (hidden)
Turn the regulator screw
clockwise to increase pressure.
Pressure Gauge
The pressure gauge shows the
output pressure..
10 Micron Filter Element
Check muffler element each time oil
reservoir is filled; clean with soap and
water as needed, or replace. (See page 7
for Ordering Information).
GAST LUBRICATED LABORATORY 23 SERIES ROTARY
VANE VACUUM PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
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ANUAL
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ISO 9001 & 14001 CERTIFIED
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• Operate at 32ºF - 104ºF (0ºC - 40ºC).
• Protect unit from dirt & moisture.
• Protect all surrounding items from hot exhaust
air. This exhaust air can become very hot.
• Product is not a consumer product and is for
commercial applications only.
• Do not pump flammable or explosive gases or use
in an atmosphere that contains such gases.
• Corrosive gases and particulate material will
damage unit. Water vapor, oil-based contaminants
or other liquids must be filtered out.
• Consult your Gast Distributor/Representative
before using at high altitudes.
• Use Gast #AD220 or a detergent SAE#10
automotive engine oil for lubricating.
PART NO. 70-350 G386PL (Rev. F)
WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
THIS MOTOR. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND
KEEP IN THE VICINITY OF THE MOTOR.
Product Use Criteria:
Relief Valve
Turn the regulator screw clockwise to
increase vacuum. NOTE: Maximum
pressure and vacuum cannot be
produced at the same time.
Vacuum Gauge
The vacuum gauge shows the intake
pressure.
Siphon Oiler
Models 0323, 0523: Check the oil level at
each use to ensure safe operation.
Constant Level Oiler (not shown)
Models 0823, 1023: Large oil reservoir;
check the oil level at longer intervals.
10 Micron Filter Element
Check filter element each time oil
reservoir is filled; clean with soap and
water as needed, or replace. (See
page 7 for Ordering Information).
NOTE: Removes solid particles only.
Install a moisture trap if liquids could
be drawn into the pump.