Gast 82R Series - Manual (Page 4)

It is your responsibility to:
• Regularly inspect and make necessary repairs to
product in order to maintain proper operation.
• Make sure that pressure is released from product
before starting maintenance.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect electrical power supply cord before
performing maintenance on this product.
If product is hard wired into system, disconnect
electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before performing maintenance on this product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Product surfaces become very hot during operation,
allow product surfaces to cool before handling.
Air stream from product may contain solid or liquid
material that can result in eye or skin damage,
wear proper eye protection.
Clean this product in a well ventilated area.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
burns, eye injury or other serious injury.
WARNING
Check that all external accessories such as relief valves
and gauges are attached to cover and are not damaged
before re-operating product.
Check intake and exhaust filters after first 500 hours of
operation. Clean filters and determine how frequently
filters should be checked during future operation. This
one procedure will help to assure the productʼs
performance and service life.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES
It is your responsibility to follow proper shutdown
procedures to prevent product damage.
NEVER ADD OIL TO THIS OIL-LESS PUMP.
Proper shutdown procedures must be followed to
prevent pump damage. Failure to do so may result in
premature pump failure. Gast Manufacturing Rocking
Piston Oil-Less Pumps are constructed of ferrous
metals or aluminum which are subject to rust and
corrosion when pumping condensable vapors such as
water. Follow the steps below to assure correct storage
and shutdown between operating periods.
1. Disconnect plumbing.
2. Operate product for at least 5 minutes without
plumbing.
3. Run at maximum vacuum for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Repeat step 2.
5. Disconnect power supply.
6. Plug open ports to prevent dirt or other
contaminants from entering product.
Gast will NOT guarantee field-rebuilt product
performance. For performance guarantee, the product
must be returned to a Gast Authorized Service Facility.
Service Kit contents vary. Most contain gasket and filter
parts.
SERVICE KIT INSTALLATION
Disconnect electrical power supply cord before
installing Service Kit.
If product is hard wired into system, disconnect
electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before installing Service Kit.
Vent all air lines to release pressure or vacuum.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
1. Disconnect electrical power supply to unit.
2. Vent all air lines.
3. Remove filter cover.
4. Check filter felt. Replace felt if it is covered with
contamination or shows signs of increasing
differential pressure.
5. Reinstall felt and filter cover.
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