OIL
Capacity
MOT-085 & MOT-140 : 660cc
Slowly add oil until oil level rises to the top of OIL LEVEL line. Replace oil fill plug.
If oil is too low, you will hear the exhaust baffle chatter. If the oil level is too high, excess oil will be
blown out the exhaust.
Pump oil should be changed after each use. If system is heavily contaminated, oil may have to be
changed several times during evacuation.
Changing oil
To reach deep vacuum, Nara vacuum pump needs clean, moisture-free oil throughout evacuation.
Care should be taken to avoid contact on skin and clothing when changing oil.
Used oil should be disposed of in a leakproof corrosive-resistant container.
1. After every evacuation while pump is warm and oil is thin place pump on level surface and
open oil drain. Oil can be forced fro the pump by opening one intake and partially blocking the
exhaust with a cloth while the pump is running. Do not operate the pump for more than 20
seconds using this method.
2. Close drain. Remove oil fill cap and fill to top of OIL LEVEL line with Nara vacuum pump oil.
Replace oil fill cap.
Flushing
If the oil is badly contaminated, flushing may be necessary. Slowly pour 1/3-1/2 cup of fresh oil
into the intake connection while pump is running. Repeat as required until contamination is removed
from oil reservoir, pump rotors, vanes and housing. Dispose of all oil used in flushing of pump.
After evacuation, oil contains rust forming water and corrosive acids. Drain immediately while pump
is warm.
MOTOR
Pump and oil must be above 30℉. Line voltage must be equal to motor nameplate ±10%.
Normal operating temperature is approximately 160℉, which is hot to the touch. Line voltage and
ambient conditions will affect this somewhat. Motor has automatic resetting thermal overload
protection. Nara vacuum pump is designed for continuous duty and will run for extended periods
without overheating.
OPERATION
IMPORTANT : DO NOT START PUMP BEFORE ADDING OIL
The following procedures will prevent oil from being drawn into cartridge and creating hart start-up.
Start-up
Open one intake port and isolation valve, close gas ballast valve and start pump. Make
vacuum connections. Crack gas ballast valve for the first part of the evacuation procedure. After
pump quiets down from initial volume of air, close valve and continue evacuating. Failure to close valve
will result in poor pump performance.
Shut-down
Close isolation valve and crack gas ballast valve. Continue running pump for 2-3 seconds. With gas
ballast valve still cracked, stop pump and then close valve. Remove hose connection and cap intakes.