Satellite Slide Tank - Manual (Page 18)

Loading the Tank case, increase the engine speed to
eliminate the vacuum pump vibration and
protect against vacuum pump damage.
With the pump in operation, use the
following procedure to load the tank on
your slide-in unit:
When the pump is running, check oil flow
in the drip oiler sight window to ensure
• Set the vacuum/pressure handle on
the pump to the “vacuum” mode.
that the proper lubrication is reaching the
pump (Figure 3.8). The minimum
recommended oiling rate is 30 drops per
minute. To increase oil flow, turn the
adjustment knob on the drip oiler
counterclockwise. To decrease oil flow,
turn the adjustment knob clockwise.
• Move the throttle control lever on the
gas engine to about 3/4 of the way
toward the FAST position (Figure 3.9).
This will provide the
recommended 1250
to 1300 rpm at the vacuum pump.
Moving the throttle lever all the way open
will result in about 1600 rpm-s at the
vacuum pump. Because this is over the
1300 rpm that the pump is rated for, the
engine throttle lever must be backed
down just a bit from the fill throttle
position.
Pay close attention to the drip rate of the
manual adjust drip oiler on your vacuum
pump, and regulate it as necessary.
Manual drip oilers require periodic
checking and adjustment. In addition,
readjust the drip oiler when changing oil
weight in your pump.
Making sure the throttle on the gas engine
is set to provide the optimum speed for the
pump requires the attentive observation of
the operator. If the pump is running too
slow the vanes will make a clanking sound
as they move in the rotor slots. If the pump
is running too fast it will overheat.
Finally, before using the pump to load the
tank, actuate the vacuum/pressure
handle to be sure that the pump is
operating in each mode.
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NOTICE: DO NOT run your vacuum
pump at too slow a speed when starting
it. If excessive vibration is evident, speed
up the gas engine drive until the pump
runs smoothly. Allowing the rotor vanes
to pound against the cylinder wall by
running at too slow a speed will damage
the vacuum pump.
• Allow the vacuum to build to the desired
level (usually about 15” Hg), and then
open the valve on the suction wand and
load the tank.
When running the
vacuum pump,
position the throttle
control lever on the
gas engine at
about ¾ of the way
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IMPORTANT : When adjusting your
vacuum pump oiler, use small adjustment
increments (no more than one turn at a
time). This helps protect against running
the pump dry due to turning the
adjustment knob too lean or in the wrong
direction.
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NOTICE : If proper oiling is not
achieved within a few minutes, shut down
pump and see “Trouble Shooting” section
on page 31 or consult your sales
representative.
Figure 3.9 Throttle Control Lever Operating
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