Torrvac (D) Manual
Torrvac (D) Manual
Torrvac (D) Manual
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE
READING MANUAL
This manual contains installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting information for the Model
TV-25B, TV-40B, TV-63B, TV-100B, TV-160B, TV-250B and TV-630B Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps. Please
read it in its entirety before operating the pump.
Our Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps are designed to ensure safety when used properly. It is the responsibility of
the user to follow safety-related warnings, cautions, notes and other requirements described in this manual.
Returned equipment will not be accepted by our company without prior authorization. Prior to shipping please
call for a returned goods authorization number (RGA).
Our company reserves the right to cancel the warranty if the pump is disassembled without authorization, if
pump fluids are used that are not compatible with the design and materials used in the manufacturer of the
pump, and if unauthorized spare parts are used.
WARNING
The pumps associated with this manual use industrial systems including heavy Current/Voltage installations.
Depending on the operating conditions, particularly where dangerous conditions may be present, improper
handling could lead to severe personal injury or property damage.
Those responsible for safety of the installation must therefore insure that:
CAUTION: After the electrical connection has been made, but before
the pump is filled with oil, the rotation of the motor must be checked.
Open the inlet port, jog the motor briefly to make sure rotation is cor-
rect. If it runs backwards and if wired three phase power, reverse any
two leads of the three at the power connection.
CAUTION: Keep the oil fill plug tight as pressure in the exhaust box
could cause bodily injury if the plug is blown out. Do not fill/add the
pump with oil through the exhaust/inlet ports as there is danger of
breaking vanes!
CAUTION: Do not add oil while pump is running since hot oil may
escape through the oil fill port..
INTRODUCTION…………………...………Page 4
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS…….Page 6
DESCRIPTIONS…………………………….Page 7
GENERAL INFORMATION……….………..Page 8
START-UP……………………………………Page 10
TROUBLESHOOTING………………...……Page 11
WARRANTY STATEMENT…………….......Page 21
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new TORRVAC “B” Series OIL LUBRICATED, Rotary Vane Vacuum
Pump from US VACUUM. Please examine the pump for shipping damage, and if any damage is found, report it
immediately to the carrier. If the pump is to be installed at a later date make sure it is stored in a Clean, dry location
and rotated regularly. Make sure covers are kept on all openings. If pump is stored outdoors be sure to protect it
from weather and corrosion.
TORRVAC TV vacuum pumps are built to exacting standards and if properly installed and maintained will
provide many years of reliable service. We urge you to take time to read and follow every step of these instructions
when installing & maintaining your pump.
WARNING: Serious injury can result from operating or repairing this machine without first reading the
service manual and taking adequate safety precautions.
IMPORTANT: Record the pump model and serial number in the OPERATING DATA form below. You
will save time and expense by including this reference information on any replacement parts orders.
OPERATING DATA
It is to the user’s advantage to have the requested data filled in below and available in the event a problem
should develop in the vacuum pump. This information is also helpful when ordering spare parts.
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INTRODUCTION
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Data
LOCATION
Install the pump in a horizontal position on a level surface so that the pump is evenly supported on it’s rubber feet.
Leave 12-18” of access around the pump to allow proper cooling. Allow access to the oil sight glass in order to in-
spect the oil level, and the exhaust port for easy access to change the filters.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
A schematic diagram for the electric motor terminal box is located either inside the junction box cover or on the side
of the motor itself. The motor must be connected according to applicable electrical codes
Through a fused switch in order to protect the motor against electrical or mechanical overload conditions. The over-
load of the motor starter must be set at a level equal to the full load motor current listed on the nameplate.
AFTER ELECRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, BUT PRIOR TO FILLING THE PUMP WITH OIL, THE
ROTATION OF THE MOTOR SHOULD BE CHECKED. IF BACKWARD, REVERSE ANY TWO LEADS OF THE
THREE AT THE POWER CONNECTION
VACUUM CONNECTION
Use a pipe size that is at least the size of the pump inlet connections. Smaller lines result in reduced pump capacity.
Pumps operating in parallel on a common main line should have a manual or automatic shut-off valve or positive
acting check valve installed in the suction line of the pump. The pump built-in anti-suckback valve should not be
Used as a shut-off valve for the vacuum system.
Should the process gas contain dust of other foreign material, a suitable inline particulate filter should be connected
to the inlet port…..contact US Vacuum for recommendations.
The vacuum piping should be designed to insure that no liquids such as condensate or liquid carryover from the
process can reach the pump. If this possibility exists, a knock-out liquid separator should be installed…..contact
US Vacuum for recommendations.
If an exhaust manifold is used, install a drip leg near the pump exhaust port and drain to prevent exhaust conden-
sate from entering the pump exhaust box.
DISCHARGE CONNECTION
DO NOT RESTRICT PUMP DISCHARGE. The TV series of pumps all come with integral oil mist filters for
Oil free discharge. Access to the filters are thru the threaded discharge connection.
Do not restrict the discharge on the pump being this will generate internal pressure inside the pump and damage or
bodily injury may occur.
OIL FILLING
The pump is shipped without oil. After level installation and correct rotation has been established, fill the pump with
recommended oil through the oil fill port. Oil level should be at the 3/4 position on the UPPER sight glass.
Non-detergent oil should be used. US Vacuum recommends US-550SS oil which provides long running time be-
tween oil changes and high temperature operations. When US Vacuum pump oil is used, the warranty period is
extended to 18 months.
Oil capacity: TV-25B/TV-40B: 1.5 quarts ; TV-63B: 2.5 quarts; TV-100B: 2.7 quarts, TV-160B/250B: 7 quarts
TV-630B: 16 quarts
Check the oil for contamination on a weekly basis by shutting the pump off and draining some of the oil
into a small glass or container through the oil drain port.
Oil life is dependent upon the condition to which it is exposed. The oil must be changes after the first
100 hours of initial operation. After the initial oil change, and when using US550-SS (Semi-synthetic oil),
it is recommended that the oil changes are made every three (3) or four (4) months or 500-750 hours of
operation, or as necessary if high heat is contaminating the oil.
To change the pump oil, the pump must be switched off and ventilated to reach atmospheric pressure.
Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil. Dispose of the oil in compliance with local or national
regulations. When oil stops draining, replace the oil drain plug.
Start the pump again for a few seconds. Stop the pump once again, and then reopen the oil drain plug
and discharge any remaining oil.
Refasten the oil drain plug. Remove the oil filter and replace it with a new one using a US Vacuum
genuine oil filter. Make sure to tighten the filter securely against the aluminum sealing surface so that
leaks will not occur.
EXCESSIVE HEAT:
When the pump is subjected to operating conditions that will cause the oil to be heated above 210 Deg
F, the oil will carbonize and become contaminated after a relatively low number of operating hours if
standard hydrocarbon oil is used. The higher the temperature, the quicker the oil becomes contaminated
and thermally breaks down. In these type of high heat applications, US550SS oil is recommended.
When the air stream contains solids and/or liquids that may contaminate the oil, the oil must be changed
more often. If the air stream contains a small percentage of particulate matter, the solution is to install a
pre-filter or knock-out pot to keep the contaminates out of the pump.
START-UP
Check rotation of the motor as described previously under POWER REQUIREMENTS. Fill the pump
with oil as described previously under OIL FILLING. Start the pump and immediately close the inlet, Run
the pump for a few minutes before checking the oil level again. With the pump shut off, the oil level
should be visible in the oil sight glass between the “MIN” and “MAX” mark.
Add oil, if necessary, but only add it when the pump has been shut off and the circulating oil has had
sufficient time to return to the oil sump.
The TorrVac “B” series pumps are equipped with an oil suckback line w/ valve to return coalesced oil
back to the pump module. The primary function of the valve is to adjust the vacuum level the pump will
obtain while also allowing for oil to be returned back to the pump. The valve is set to allow the pump to
produce a vacuum of 10 Torr (29.5” Hg), if a higher vacuum is required then close the valve until the
required process vacuum is obtained.
The suck-back line is located underneath the exhaust port and extends back to the inlet flange of the
Pump
IMPORTANT
THE PUMP SUCK-BACK VALVE IS FACTORY SET AT 29.5”Hg. IF THE PUMP IS
GOING TO BE OPERATING AT A VACUUM LEVEL ABOVE 29”Hg (ie: 15-28”Hg),
THE NEEDLE VALVE ON THE SUCK-BACK LINE NEEDS TO BE OPENED UP
TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION (COUNTER CLOCKWISE).
PROCESS GAS
The TorrVac pump is designed to pump air and are not intended for use when water vapor is being
pumped. In some applications, when the quantity of water vapor is moderate, TorrVac pumps have been
used with good results. In these situations, the pump is run until it is up to operating temperature before
it is allowed to pump process gas. The pump is also operated for a period of time off process and on air
(to clear it of process gas) before it is shut down. This procedure prevents vapor from condensing in the
pump. Before attempting to pump a gas laden with water vapor, contact U.S. Vacuum engineering for
advice.
To stop the pump, turn ff the power. The pump has a built-in anti-suck-back valve to prevent the pump
from rotating backwards when it is shut down. Install a manual or automatic valve or check valve in each
pipe leading to the pump when multiple pumps are pumping on a common header.
Do not use TorrVac pumps in oxygen enriched applications that is identified as any application which
has a process gas that is 25% or more oxygen.
MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance
DAILY: Visually check oil level in sight glass & color
Weekly: Check inlet filter
Every 3 Months/ 500-750 hours– Change oil & spin-on oil filter
3000 Hours– Change exhaust filters.
Replace coupling insert.
5,000-7,000 hours– Replace vanes and gaskets. This is to be done by specially trained service personnel.
10,000– Replace bearings and seals. This is to be done by specially trained service personnel.
US Vacuum Pumps LLC is not liable for operational failure due to mistakes during the assembling operation
or the utilization of non-US Vacuum parts. Maintenance intervals may be changed according to operating
conditions.
SPARE PARTS
Oil
Type US-550SS
Available in Quart, Gallon, 5-gallon pail, 55-gallon drum
Under vacuum conditions lubricating oils, especially those with additives, may behave quite differently than
expected. Additives may adversely affect the attainable ultimate pressure and may react with the gas media being
pumped.
For these reasons please understand that we must make our warranty commitment dependent on the use of oils
which have been qualified by us. Damages caused by the use of not suitably qualified lubricating oils are not
covered by our warranty.
Possible cause: Contaminated oil is the most Remedy: Replace the shaft seal.
common cause of not reaching ultimate pressure.
Possible cause: Exhaust valve (ref#145) is not
Remedy: Shut off the pump, after the operating properly seated or it’s partially stuck open.
temperature has been reached, drain the warm oil
from the pump and change the automotive type oil Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
filter (where applicable), if necessary. Flush and fill
the pump with new oil and take a new “blank off” Possible cause: Vanes are stuck in rotor or
measurement after operating temperature is otherwise damaged.
reached (20-30 minutes).
Remedy: Free vanes or replace with new ones.
Possible cause: The vacuum system or vacuum Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
piping is not leak tight.
Possible cause: The radial clearance between
Remedy: Check the hose and pipe connections for rotor and cylinder is no longer adequate.
possible leak.
Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
Possible cause: The wire mesh inlet screen is
plugged. Possible cause: The internal parts are worn or
damaged.
Remedy: Clean the wire mesh inlet screen. Install
an inlet filter if the problem repeats frequently. Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
Possible cause: No oil or not enough oil in the oil Possible cause: Oil tubing fittings are loose and
reservoir. leaking.
Remedy: Shut off the pump, add the necessary oil, TROUBLE
or if oil seems contaminated, drain the balance of
the oil from the pump, exchange oil filter and refill The pump will not start
with fresh oil. Flush if necessary.
Possible cause: The motor does not have the
Possible cause: Automotive type oil filter clogged. proper supply voltage or is overloaded; the motor
starter overload settings are too low or are the
Remedy: Replace oil filter. Change oil if necessary. wrong setting; fuses burned; or the wire is too
small or too long; causing a voltage drop at the
Possible cause: The inlet anti-suck-back valve pump.
plate (ref#129) is stuck closed or partially open
position due to contamination. Remedy: Check correct supply voltage; check
overload settings in motor starter for size and
Remedy: Disassemble and clean if necessary. setting according to motor nameplate data; check
fuses; and install proper size wire. If ambient
Possible cause: Oil tubing fittings are loose and temperature is high, use larger overloads or ad-
leaking. just settings 5% above nominal motor nameplate
value.
Possible cause: The pump or motor is blocked. to remove accumulated oil from upper housing of
exhaust box
Remedy: Remove the fan cover and try to turn the
pump and motor over by hand. If frozen, remove Possible cause: The exhaust filter is not
the motor from the pump and check the motor and properly seated with the o-ring (ref#221) in filter
pump separately. If the pump is frozen, contact base or filter material is cracked.
U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
Remedy: Exhaust filter not properly seated with
TROUBLE o-ring, replace if necessary. Check filter spring
for tightness.
The pump starts, but labors and draws a very
high current. Possible cause: The exhaust filter is clogged
with foreign particles.
Possible cause: The oil is too heavy (viscosity too
high) or the ambient temperature is below 41 Deg Remedy: Replace the exhaust filter.
F.
TROUBLE
Remedy: Warm up the oil before filling.
Pump runs very noisily.
Possible cause: Pump is running in the wrong
direction. Possible cause: Coupling insert worn.
Remedy: Check for correct rotation which is coun- Remedy: Replace coupling insert in motor/pump
terclockwise when looking at the motor from the coupling..
motor fan side. Reverse any two leads on the
motor to change the direction of rotation Possible cause: Bearing noise.
Possible cause: The pump is overfilled with oil or Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
the wrong kind of oil is used.
Possible cause: Vanes stuck.
Remedy: Correct the oil level and quality. Use rec-
ommended oil. Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions.
Use only recommended U.S. Vacuum oil and
Possible cause: Exhaust filters in exhaust cham- change more frequently.
ber are clogged and appear burned with pump oil.
TROUBLE
Remedy: Replace exhaust filters, maintain proper
oil condition, oil level and use only U.S. Vacuum oil Pump runs hot
& filters.
Note: The oil temperature with closed inlet
Possible cause: Foreign particles in pump, vanes should be approximately 185-225 Deg F depend-
broken, bearings seized. ing on pump type. At 24”Hg the oil in the pump
can go above 225 Deg F. These values are taken
Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions. at an ambient temperature of 68 Deg F. The
maximum recommended ambient operating tem-
TROUBLE perature for TorrVac pumps is 100Deg F.on a
Continuous basis.
Pump smokes at the exhaust side or expels oil
droplets from the exhaust Possible cause: Not enough air ventilation to the
pump.
Possible cause: Oil suckback line needle valve
closed
Possible cause: Automotive type oil filter is Possible cause: Cooling coil clogged internally
clogged and pump does not receive enough oil. with burnt oil.
Remedy: Change oil filter. Remedy: Remove cooling coil and flush. Pump
may have to be completely disassembled to cor-
Possible cause: Not enough oil in oil reservoir or rect severely contaminated condition.
badly burned oil used for pump lubrication.
Possible cause: The pump operated without oil Remedy: Open oil suckback line. Oil suckback
and vanes broke. line is located underneath the exhaust port of the
pump and travels to the inlet flange. Open needle
Remedy: Contact U.S. Vacuum for instructions. valve to allow oil to flow back to the pump
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tended period of time in the wrong direction.
TROUBLE
Repair Kit:
TV-25: Pt# RKIT-TV25D-ROC
TV-40: Pt# RKIT-TV40D-ROC
MODEL TV 25D/40D
Parts List
Repair Kit:
TV-63: Pt# RKIT-TV63D-ROC
TV-100: Pt# RKIT-TV100D-ROC
MODEL TV 63B/100B
Parts List
Repair Kit:
TV-160: Pt# RKIT-TV160-ROC
TV-250: Pt# RKIT-TV250-ROC
MODEL TV 160B/250B
Parts List
1 Cylinder 152 Plate 315 screw
15 Rotor 153 screw 321 fan, NDE
18 Sleeve 155 Mesh screen 323 fan cover
22 Vane 159 Exhaust valve 325 screw
25 A-Endplate 185 Cylinder gasket 327 key
26 B-Endplate 186 Stud bolt 400 motor
30 Needle bearing 187 spring washer 418 motor fan
35 Oil seal 188 nut 425 motor fan cover
42 Snap ring 220 gas ballast valve 430 key
45* Oil cooling coil 221 Hydraulic fitting 440 fan, DE
50 Oil ring 222 nipple 441 screw
53 Screw 223 pipe 446 rubber foot
54 Spring washer 224 nipple 447 stud bolt
60 Taper pin 225 pipe 448 stud bolt
65 Shaft key 234 packing 449 stud bolt
75 Exhaust box 235 bracket 450 rubber foot
83 Oil sight glass 236 elbow 451 rubber foot
84 O-ring 237 ball valve 452 washer
88 Oil supply plug 238 silencer body 454 nut
89 oring 239 silencer
95 Oil plug 240 silencer cap
96 O-ring 250 inlet flange, lower assembly
99 Threaded fitting 251 valve plate
100 Oil filter 252 valve plate guide
105 Cover 253 o-ring
106 Gasket 254 spring
107 Bolt 255 o-ring
120 Exhaust filter 260 inlet flange, upper housing
121 O-ring 261 screen
125 Filter spring 265 screw
131 Filter guide 266 washer
132 Gasket 270 plug
133 Exhaust cover 275 valve
136 Oil separator cover 279 valve
137 Gasket 280 nipple
138 Screw 291 fitting
139 Washer 293 tube
141 Wire mesh 300 coupling guard
142 Sheet metal 302 screw
144 Gasket 310 coupling assembly
145 Exhaust cover plate 311 coupling, pump side
146 Screw 312 coupling sleeve
147 screw 313 coupling, motor side
148 Washer 314 Stud bolt
MODEL TV 160B-250C
REPAIR KIT:
TV-160B: Pt# RKIT-TV160B-ROC
TV-250C: Pt# RKIT-TV250C-ROC
MODEL TV 160B/250C
Parts List
MODEL TV 630B
Repair Kit:
TV-630: Pt# RKIT-TV630-ROC
MODEL TV 630B
Parts List
WARRANTY– VACUUM PRODUCTS
Subject to terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale,
US Vacuum Pumps LLC (the seller) warrants products of its manufacturer, when shipped, and
its work (including installation & start-up) when performed, will be of good quality and will be
free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies only to sellers equip-
ment, under use and service in accordance with seller’s written instructions, recommenda-
tions and ratings for installation, operating, maintenance and service of products for a period
if 12 months. Because of varying conditions of installation and operation, all guarantees of
performance are subject to plus or minus 5% variation.
THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO BUYER AND/OR ORIGINAL END USER, AND IN NO
EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A PER-
SON DESIGNATED BY THE LAW OF ANY JURISDICTION AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY HELD TO SURVIVE SELLER’S DISCLAIM-
ER.
All accessories furnished by seller but manufactured by others (motor) will bear only that
manufacturer’s standard warranty.
All claims for defective products, parts, or work under this warranty must be made in writing
Immediately upon discovery and, in any event within one (1) year from date of shipment of the
applicable item by seller. Unless done with prior written consent of seller, any repairs, altera-
tions or disassembly of sellers equipment shall void warranty. Installation and transportation
costs are not included and defective items must be held for seller’s inspection and returned
to sellers Ex-works point upon request.
After buyers submission of a claim as provided above and its approval, seller shall at it’s
option either repair or replace its product, part, or work at the original Ex-works point of ship-
ment, or refund an equitable portion of the purchase price.
The products and parts sold hereunder are not warranted for operation with erosive or corro-
sive materials or those which may lead to a build-up of material within the product supplied,
nor those which are incompatible with the materials of construction. The buyer shall have no
claim whatsoever and no product or part shall be deemed to be defective by reason of failure
to resist erosive or corrosive action nor for problems resulting from build-up of material with-
in the unit nor for problems due to incompatibility with the materials of construction.
Any improper use, operation beyond capacity, substitution of parts not approved by seller,
or any alteration or repairs by others in such manner as in sellers judgment affects the
product materially and adversely shall void this warranty.
In no event shall buyer be entitled to incidental or consequential damages. Any action for
breach of this agreement must commence within (1) year after the cause of action has
occurred.
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