instruction manual
for use and maintenance serie MEC, STAR
9.3
STOP
To stop the rotary blades vacuum pump, stop the engine and disconnect the P.T.O. in order to prevent accidental operation of it.
9.4
CONTROLS
A handle, located at the top of the manifold, is provided for the control of intake and compression phases. This can be operated
manually. To state in wich direction the handle ha sto be turned to select suction or compression phase, follow the instructions given
by the manufacturer of the installation. If the reverse gear locks up, use a lever to lift the handle.
Selection of the intake or compression phase with the handle must be made with the Rotary blades vacuum pump
not operating.
9.5 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (THERMO TAPE)
Thermo Tape is affixed on the compression side of all Mec 9000-11000-13500-16500 versions.
This temperature indicator provides two temperature readouts:
• The reversible scale at the bottom changes colour (from black to blue) at a specific temperature (90 °
C to 120 ° C). The scale is provided to help the user prevent the pump from overheating.
• A blue square with a white dot at the centre (a non-reversible indicator) is located at the upper right on
the scale. If the dot turns black, the temperature has exceeded 160 ° C, which means the pump has been
used for more than 15 minutes at its maximum vacuum level (which is an incorrect use). If this occurs,
the pump must be disassembled and all the seals, oil seals and blades must be replaced.
9.6 PROTECTIVE DEVICES
The Rotary blades vacuum pump, when being installed on a machine, must be equipped with a protective device to
isolate the moving parts and prevent access to them by the operators.
It is necessary to protect the Rotary blades vacuum pump to avoid the remote danger of material projection in case
of heavy breakage.
.../M-MA, K, KA and D versions are equipped with a CE plastic protective device. It insulates and protect of P.T.O. shaft during
moving
9.7 INDIVIDUAL MEANS OF PROTECTION TO BE USED
When operating the Rotary blades vacuum pump, it is necessary to use the individual means of protection prescribed
by the Manufacturer of the machine on which the Rotary blades vacuum pump has been installed.
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