Initial Preparation - CPS Pro-Set VP2 Operation Manual

3/8" SAE Flare Port
1/4" SAE
Flare Port
Isolation Valve
Motor
IEC Electric Inlet
Voltage Selector Switch
(not shown)
1/4" SAE & 1/2"
ACME Ports
Oil Fill &
Exhaust Cap
Oil Sightglass
Gas Ballast Valve
1. The VP series is equipped with a dual voltage motor. Make sure the
voltage selector switch is set for the desired voltage operation.
2. Make sure Gas Ballast valve is closed.
3. Remove plastic plug from end of handle (if present on VP4 and VP6)
4. The vacuum pump is shipped without oil in the reservoir. Remove the oil
fill cap and add oil until it is seen in the middle of the oil sight glass.
Re-secure oil fill cap.
5. Remove the 1/4" inlet service port cap and open the isolation valve (VP4,
VP6 only). Turn on the vacuum pump. After 15 seconds, close the isolation
valve or install the 1/4" inlet service port cap. Run for one additional
minute and then turn off the vacuum pump.
6. Re-check vacuum pump oil level. Add or remove oil if necessary.
To achieve good final vacuum levels, the oil level should be visually seen
through sight glass.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THIS EQUIPMENT WITH LOW OR NO OIL. RUNNING
THIS EQUIPMENT WITH NO LUBRICATION WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE.
VACUUM PUMP IS NOW READY FOR USE.
VACUUM PUMP PARTS
VP4, VP6
Vacuum Pump Base
VP2
Handle

INITIAL PREPARATION

Oil Drain Port
3
Exhaust Handle
Gas Ballast Valve
(not shown)
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Sightglass
Oil Drain Port
IEC Electrical Inlet
Voltage Selector Switch
(not shown)
Motor