Just Better Platinum Series - Manual (Page 2)

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After Evacuation, Oil Contains Rust
Forming Water and Corrosive Acids.
Drain Immediately While Pump Is Warm.
CLOSED
POSITION
OPEN
POSITION
PAUSE
POSITION
CAPACITY
DV-42N
30 oz. (865 cc)
DV-85N
27 oz. (785 cc)
DV-142N
23 oz. (660 cc)
DV-200N
23 oz. (660 cc)
DV-285N
24 oz. (705 cc)
Slowly add oil until oil level rises to the
top of OIL LEVEL line. Replace oil fill plug.
If oil is too low, you will hear air out of
the exhaust. If the oil level is too high,
excess oil will be blown out the exhaust.
Pump oil should be changed after each
OIL
OPERATION
PUMP MOTOR
Pump and oil must be above 30 °F. Line
voltage must be equal to motor
nameplate ±10%. Normal operating
temperature is approximately 160°F,
which is hot to the touch. Line voltage and
ambient conditions will affect this
somewhat. Motor has automatic resetting
thermal overload protection. Platinum is
designed for continuous duty and will run
for extended periods without overheating.
Quarter-turn on/off. No additional valve
needed to isolate system.
When checking pressure rise, slowly turn
handle counter-clockwise. Pause at 45 °.
Valve completely closed at 90 °.
START-UP
Open one intake port and isolation valve,
close gas ballast valve and start pump.
Make vacuum connections.
Crack gas ballast valve for the first part of
the evacuation procedure. After pump
quiets down from initial volume of air,
close valve and continue evacuating.
Failure to close valve will result in poor
pump performance. SHUT-DOWN
Close isolation valve and open gas
ballast valve all the way. Continue
running pump for 2-3 seconds. With
gas ballast valve still opened, stop pump
and then close valve.
Remove hose connections and cap
intakes.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT START PUMP BEFORE ADDING OIL
The following procedures will prevent oil from being drawn
into cartridge and creating hard start-up.
CHANGING OIL
To reach deep vacuum, Platinum pumps need
clean, moisture-free oil throughout evacuation.
Care should be taken to avoid contact on skin and clothing when changing oil.
Used oil should be disposed of in a leakproof corrosive-resistant container.
use. If system is heavily contaminated, oil
may have to be changed several times
during evacuation.
After initial fill up of oil, it is best to check
oil level with pump running.
ISOLATION
(BLANK-OFF) VALVE
1. After every evacuation while pump is warm and oil is thin, place
pump on level surface and open oil drain. Oil can be forced from
the pump by opening one intake and partially blocking the
exhaust with a cloth while the pump is running. Do not operate
the pump for more than 20 seconds using this method.
2. Close drain. Remove oil fill cap and fill to top of OIL LEVEL line
with Black Gold Pump Oil. Replace oil fill cap.
FLUSHING
If the oil is badly contaminated, flushing may be necessary. Slowly
Black Gold oil into the intake connection while pump is running.
Repeat as required until contamination is removed from oil resevoir, pump
rotors, vanes and housing.
Dispose of all oil used in flushing of pump.
DIGITAL
VACUUM
GAUGES
DV-22N
Digital Display With Solid State Circuitry
+32 ° F to +120
° F (0 ° C to 48.9 ° C)
Ambient Temperature
NIST Traceable
Solid State Design – No Adjustment
Necessary For Temperature
Automatic Power Off Battery Saver
Saves Last Vacuum
Readout After Shutdown
Low Battery Indicator
Reads Vacuum In 7
International Units:
Microns, PSIA, InHg,
MBars, Pascals, Torr, MTorr
pour 1/3-1/2 cup
DIGITAL
VACUUM
GAUGES
DV D D -22N V V