Gast 3040 Series Lubricated Vacuum Pumps and Comressors - Manual (Page 5)

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Disposal (Please note current regulations)
Parts of the rotary vane pumps and compressors,
shafts, iron or aluminum castings, plastic or glass
parts or bearings, may be recycled as scrap
materials.
Pump Disassembly:
1. Remove the end plate bolts.
2. Remove end plate and check for scoring on end plate,
rotor and body. Surfaces should be smooth. If severe
scoring is visible, contact an authorized service facility.
3. Remove vanes.
4. Clean all surfaces with Gast recommended Flushing
solvent and dry well.
Gast will NOT guarantee field-rebuilt product
performance. For performance guarantee, the product
must be returned to a Gast Authorized Service Facility.
Service Kit contents vary. Most contain vanes, gaskets
oiler wick and filter elements.
SERVICE KIT INSTALLATION
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Disconnect electrical power supply cord before
installing Service Kit.
If product is hard wired into system, disconnect
electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before installing Service Kit.
Disconnect air supply and vent all air lines to
release pressure or vacuum.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
We have Gast Certified Service Centers throughout the world. For the
most up-to-date listing, contact one of our sales offices :
Gast Manufacturing, Inc.
2300 S. Highway M139
Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
Ph: 269/926-6171
FAX: 269/925-8288
www.gastmfg.com
Gast Hong Kong
Unit 12, 21/F, Block B
New Trade Plaza
6, On Ping Street, Shatin
N. T. Hong Kong
Ph: (852) 2690 1066
Fax: (852) 2690 1012
www.gasthk.com
Pump Reassembly:
1. Apply a light coat of Gast recommended Oil part
#AD220 (an equivalent 10 wt. high detergent oil can
also be used) to the vanes.
2. Re-install vanes, noting the proper direction of the
beveled edge (refer to exploded view).
3. Install end plate and tighten end plate bolts.
4. Install new cover gasket on filter/muffler assembly and
lubricator.
5. Before putting the pump into service, ensure that any
external accessories have not been damaged.
If the pump fails to produce proper vacuum or
pressure, or is excessively noisy, turn off and return
unit to an Authorized Service Facility.
Gast Group Limited,
United Kingdom
Unit 11, The I O Centre
Nash Road
Redditch, B98 7AS
United Kingdom
ph: +44 (0) 1527 504040
Fax: +44 (0) 1527 525262
www.gastmfg.com