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2-3.3 Vacuum Pump System. Produces the vacuum used by the vacuum frames. It is
composed of the following components:
a.
Vacuum pumps (2).
Vacuum pumps are single pumps and motors. The outer end
plate, body, rotor, and mounting bracket are all cast iron. The vanes are made of
hard carbon and are precision ground.
The motor is thermally protected and will
automatically restart when the protector resets.
(Refer to paragraph 2-3.4c for
electrical description.)
b. Vacuum Gages (2).
Used to indicate amount of vacuum created in vacuum
frames.
Indicates from 0-30 lbs. of pressure.
c.
Vacuum Bleed Valves (2).
Used to bleed the vacuum from the vacuum frames.
Valves are needle type valves.
Rotating knob to the left will open valve, to the
right will close the valve.
Can be used to control vacuum pressure.
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