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Yes, a check valve should be placed inline for either pressure or vacuum applications.

Vane breakage and increased potential for ingestion of foreign debris can result from running units in wrong rotation.

Filters should be inspected, cleaned and/or replaced every 500 hours.

Rotary vane units can be used for either vacuum or pressure except for separate drive lubricated models which are designed to be model specific for vacuum only or pressure only.

All separate drive units may be pulley-driven with the exception of the 67 series which require a 56C NEMA frame motor and must be direct coupled.

The max speed for a separated drive unit is 1,750 rpm.

Lubricated models require AD220 oil. Oilless model do not require lubrication.

You can buy AD220 oil form your local Gast Distributor.

AD220 is 10wt. SAE high detergent petroleum base oil. Any substitute should be the same. Do not use synthetic oil blends.

Use the fill line on the oil reservoir to gauge oil consumption.

Lubricated motor mounted units use siphon lubricators which are preset to dispense appropriate amounts of lubricant. Lubricated separate drive units use gravity feed lubricators which can be adjusted to reduce oil feed rate by adding more wicking material to base of oiler.

Remove the end plate of the unit allowing access to the vanes. Remove the vanes from the unit. Use AH255D to flush out the inside of the unit, end plate and vanes. Blow out the inside of the pump, and wipe down the vanes and reassemble the unit. You should also replace the filters at this time.

No, the bearings are shielded or sea

Gast AH255D flushing solvent. You should NOT use any solvent that is petroleum based, electrical conductive or flammable.

No, units are designed to be used for ambient air only. You should never pump a liquid with your unit. Doing so can result in vane or rotor breakage.

No, Gast rotary vane units are designed for use with ambient air only.

Yes, water vapors may cause unit to rust or corrode, if ingested and allowed to sit idle for a long period of time. To help prevent your unit from rusting, follow the proper shutdown procedure defined in the operation and maintenance manual.

Proper shutdown procedures must be followed to prevent pump damage. Failure to do so may result in premature pump failure. Units are constructed of ferrous metals or aluminum which may be subjected to rust or corrosion when pumping condensable vapors such as water. Follow the steps below to assure correct storage or shutdown of the unit between uses:

After using the unit, disconnect it from your application and allow the pump to run open for at least 3 minutes.

Block the inlet port and let the pump to pull a deep vacuum on itself for at least 5 minutes. (this lets the pump get very hot and will dry out any moisture that the pump has ingested, for lubricated models, it also helps the unit pull in extra oil to protect it)

Turn off the unit but DO NOT break the vacuum, let the unit break the vacuum level through natural leakage as the unit comes to a stop. The unit is now ready for storage.

On the side of the motor you will find a motor manufacture information label and on this label it will show or tell you how to rewire the unit for low voltage just follow the directions listed there.

Yes, repair kits are available for most units, check the operation and maintenance manual.

Most kits will provide everything needed for basic repair, along with an operation and maintenance manual.

In most cases all you will need is a socket or box wrench.

Check service area of website for list of global authorized service centers.

Check sales and distribution area of website for the distribution representation for your area.

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