VACUUBRAND RC 6 - Manual (Page 24)

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Initial operation / Pouring in the pump oil
• The pump is supplied dry (i.e., without oil filling).
This is in order to ensure that oil cannot make its way
from the rotary vane pump into the housing of the oil
mist filter during transport. A can containing 0.5 liter
(0.53 quarts) of rotary-pump oil is supplied with the
pump. Before starting the pump for the first time,
pour in the oil as described below.
Pouring in the oil:
➨
Remove the oil inlet plug (A) (6 mm
wide Allen key).
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Note: Because new oil contains
gas, a considerable degree of foam-
ing can occur during operation with
new oil, and oil could penetrate the
oil separator.
➨
Pour only approx. 350 ml (0.37 quarts) of oil into the
pump (bringing oil level to ”min.” mark (B), approx.).
➨
Screw in oil inlet plug and with inlet line closed, oper-
ate the pump for approx. 5-10 minutes.
➨
Remove the oil inlet plug again.
➨
Add approx. 100 ml (0.11 quarts) of oil.
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As a rule, it is not necessary to use all of the oil sup-
plied. Do not overfill!
➨
Screw in the manometer (C) with its
adapter carefully (open end wrench
width 17 mm).
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Pay attention to the O-ring!
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Do not turn the manometer itself as
leaks might be caused!
(B)
(A)
(C)