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4. Operating Conditions &
Maintenance
The Easy Composites VP425 and VP3400 vacuum pumps are designed to provide years of
reliable service however it is very important to ensure that you are using the pump in an
appropriate environment and maintaining it properly; failure to do so will shorten the life of
the pump and invalidate the warranty.
Please read and follow these important points on operating conditions and maintenance:
Do...
Regularly check the oil level in the
pump and top-up as necessary.
If oil appears contaminated (cloudy),
empty it from the pump and replace it
with fresh vacuum pump oil.
Use the system in a clean, dry
environment and in an elevated
position such as on a workbench or
counter-top.
Keep the pump clean using a damp
cloth and soapy water.
Make sure all ttings are properly
sealed. Use PTFE to seal and ttings you
need to adjust or re-t.
Don’t...
Never run the pump unattended.
Never switch o the pump without
closing the vacuum valve rst.
Never use the pump on the oor.
Never operate the pump in dusty
conditions. Dust particles will be drawn
into the pump and will contaminate
the oil and accelerate wear.
Don’t use the pump as a vacuum
dryer. Moisture extracted from damp
materials such as wood or plaster will
emulsify the oil.
Never use anything other than‘High
Vacuum’ oil such as our VPO1 High
Vacuum Pump Oil to top-up your pump.
Never use solvents to clean the pump.
Easy Composites Ltd warrants that this Vacuum Pump will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Should a failure occur within this
period, Easy Composites Ltd will repair or replace any defective part of the system on a like-for-like basis.
This limited warranty does not cover damage to the pump caused by misuse, improper maintenance or
use not in accordance with these instructions. In circumstances of very frequent use it is quite possible
for the vanes on the vacuum pump to wear-out, indicated by reduced vacuum levels being achieved.
This is normal wear-and-tear and not covered by the warranty. Although not considered a user-
serviceable part, replacement vanes can be supplied for installation by a competent person to renew
the pump and restore the vacuum level.
Easy Composites Ltd is not liable for, and does not cover under warranty, any damages or losses of any
kind whatsoever resulting from failure of this product. In the event of a claim, Easy Composites Ltd’s sole
obligation shall be to issue a refund or replacement of the product itself.
5. Warranty
Operating Conditions & Maintenance / Warranty
