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Vacuum Pump System. Produces the vacuum required for the vacuum frame. It is composed of the following
components:
a.
Vacuum pump. Vacuum pump is a single pump and motor. 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 protector resets.
b.
On-Off Rocker Switch. A double-pole, single-throw switch, used to apply both the positive and negative power
leads to the vacuum pump.
c.
Vacuum Gage. Used to indicate the amount of vacuum created in the vacuum frame. Indicates from 0-30 lbs.
of pressure.
d.
Vacuum Bleed Valve. Used to bleed vacuum from the vacuum frame. Valve is a needle type valve. Rotating
knob to the left will open valve, to the right will close valve. Can be used to control vacuum pressure.
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