Assembling the connecting hoses – VACUUBRAND PC 3012 VARIO User Manual
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Use an open-ended wrench w/f 14 (w/f 16 at outlet) to
slip the hoses onto the hose connectors by turning the fit-
tings.
Notes on assembling fittings and hose connections
(only MV 10C VARIO-B, PC 3010 VARIO)
The thread of the fittings at the pump heads, at the inlet and
outlet distributors as well as the hose connectors are sealed
with PTFE bond.
If the fittings or the hoses have been removed, use new PTFE
bond (included in set of seals) when reassembling.
Wind the thread of the fitting two times counterclockwise with
PTFE bond, the hose connectors three times. Ensure that the
PTFE bond ends flush with the fittings.
hose connector
thread
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Note position of valve and remove.
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Check valve for damage and replace if necessary. Make
sure that the valve is correctly seated.
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Reassemble manifold cover and cover plate and fixate
with countersunk screws.
Replacing the valve at the distributor (outlet side)
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Tighten the union nuts of the hose connections at the
pump heads with an open-ended wrench w/f 17.
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Tighten union nuts first by hand and then tighten one full
turn using the open ended wrench.
Assembling the connecting hoses
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Use open-ended wrench (w/f 17) to loosen the union nut
of the hose, which runs directly to the cover plate of the
distributor, at the pump head.
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Use open-ended wrench (w/f 14) to turn elbow fitting 1/4 of
a turn, remove hose. Do not remove the elbow fitting from
the pump head.
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Unscrew the two countersunk head screws at the manifold
cover with an Phillips screw driver and remove cover plate
and manifold cover.