Q.V.P. VAKUUM FRAME PRESS - Manual (Page 8)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
THE VAKUUM FRAME PRESS
7/11/12 - Frame Press Instructions.cdr Page 8
Adding a vacuum tank.
Adding a vacuum tank will significantly increase the
time between cycles and you should consider this
option if you are experiencing cycle times of one to
two minutes. It is very simple to add. Since a
vacuumed down top has very little air space, just a
small amount of leakage will quickly fill this space
and cause the unit to cycle. It’s a function of the size
of the tank. A 10 gallon tank or larger is suggested.
The tank can expand this space by anywhere from 5
to 10 times in size, thus, 5 to 10 times longer between
cycles.
The drawing shows how to include the tank into your
frame press set-up. It’s a very simple set up, if you
make it yourself, just make sure all your connections
are vacuum tight.
Once the tank is installed and the frame press is
pumped down to vacuum level, the time between
cycles will become longer. When ready to open the
press, shut off the valve to the tank then open the
bleeder valve. This will save the vacuum in the tank
and you will not have to pump it down every time
you press a new piece.
When ready to press again, close the lid, turn on the
pump and then open the valve to the tank.
More than one tank can be added by connecting them
with a TEE.
Frame
Press
Pump
TANK
1
TANK
2
TANK
3
Bleeder
Valve
Tee
Valve