Tuthill KINNEY KT150 User manual

KINNEY®
Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Pump
KT™ SERIES
Models
KT150 KT300 KT500 KT850
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Operator’s Manual: Tuthill KT™ Series Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Pump
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................. 1
Applicable Documentation ................................................................... 1
Scope of Manual................................................................................... 1
Conventions and Data Plate ....................................................... 2
Graphic Conventions in this Manual ..................................................... 2
Data Plate.............................................................................................. 3
Lifting ............................................................................................ 5
Description ................................................................................... 6
Principle of Operation........................................................................... 6
Specifications........................................................................................ 7
Materials of Construction...................................................................... 8
Installation .................................................................................... 9
General ................................................................................................. 9
Safety ......................................................................................... 9
Lubrication .......................................................................................... 10
Hazards Associated With Breakdown or Ignition of
Lubrication ............................................................................... 11
Filling the Pump With Oil .......................................................... 11
Location .............................................................................................. 11
Foundation................................................................................ 11

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Installing the Vibramounts........................................................ 11
Piping Connections............................................................................. 12
Main Piping .............................................................................. 12
Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids.............. 14
Cooling Water........................................................................... 14
Vacuum Gauges ................................................................................. 16
Operation .................................................................................... 17
General ............................................................................................... 17
Electrical Connections ............................................................. 17
Pre-start Checks ................................................................................. 18
Pump Warm-up ................................................................................... 18
Pump Shutdown.................................................................................. 19
Handling Large Quantities of Water ................................................... 19
Gas Ballast.......................................................................................... 19
Stalling ................................................................................................ 20
Pump Leaks ........................................................................................ 20
Checking Pump Performance .................................................. 21
Checking Process Equipment.................................................. 21
Maintenance ............................................................................... 23
General ............................................................................................... 23
Periodic Maintenance ......................................................................... 23
Changing the Oil ...................................................................... 24
Oil Contamination..................................................................... 24
Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 24
Recommended Oil ................................................................... 25
Factory Service and Repair ................................................................ 25

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Repair Instructions .................................................................... 26
General ............................................................................................... 26
Discharge Valves...................................................................... 26
Shaft Seal Assembly ........................................................................... 27
V-Belt Drive.......................................................................................... 28
Disassembly........................................................................................ 29
Assembly ............................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 32
KT Series Part Number Designations ................................................. 34
Parts List..................................................................................... 36
Pump Assembly – KT-150, KT-300, KT-500, KT-850 ........................... 36
Pump Parts List – KT-150, KT-300, KT-500, KT-850 ............................ 37
Pump Assembly – KT-150C, KT-300D, KT-500D, KT-850D.................. 38
Pump Parts List – KT-150C, KT-300D, KT-500D, KT-850D .................. 39
Warranty – Vacuum Products ................................................... 42
Operating Data Form / Product Registration........................... 43

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new
KINNEY®KT™ Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston
Vacuum Pump from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
Systems. Please examine the pump for shipping
damage, and if any damage is found, report it
immediately to the carrier. If the pump is to be
installed at a later date, make sure it is stored in a
clean, dry location and rotated regularly. Make sure
covers are kept on all openings. If pump is stored
outdoors, be sure to protect it from weather and
corrosion.
This manual applies to Kinney Vacuum models
KT-150, KT-300, KT-500 and KT-850. Become
thoroughly familiar with these instructions before
attempting to install, operate or repair this unit.
Consult Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
when problems arise that cannot be resolved
after reading this manual. Always include pump
nameplate information when ordering parts or
components.
KINNEY KT vacuum pumps are built to exacting
standards and, if properly installed and maintained,
will provide many years of reliable service. Read
and follow every step of these instructions when
installing and maintaining the pump.
WARNING
!
Serious injury can result from operating or
repairing this machine without rst reading the
service manual and taking adequate safety
precautions.
OTE:N Record the pump model and serial
numbers in the OPERATING DATA form
on the inside back cover of this manual.
Use this identication on any replacement
part orders, or if service or application
assistance is required.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents associated with this
manual are:
• EN 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum
pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 2: Vacuum
Pumps
SCOPE OF MANUAL
The scope of this manual includes the KT Series
rotary piston pumps.
INTRODUCTION
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GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL
This manual is the result of a risk assessment
according to the applicable documents referenced
in Applicable Documentation on page 1. The
following are hazard levels referenced within this
manual:
DANGER
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a situation that can cause damage
to the engine, personal property, and/or
the environment or cause the equipment to
operate improperly.
OTE:N Indicates a procedure, practice, or
condition that should be followed in
order for the equipment to function in the
manner intended.
CAUTION
!
Read manual before operation
or bodily harm may result.
Attention should be given to the
safety related sections of this
manual.
CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
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DATA PLATE
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Do not touch hot
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Keep body & clothing away
from machine openings.
Do not operate without
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MAX RPM
Figure 2-1 – General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate
The following information is contained on the data
plate:
WARNING
!
Keep body & clothing away
from machine.
During operation, keep body
and clothing away from inlet
and outlet of the pump.
WARNING
!
Do not operate without guards
in place. Assure that the guards
are in place and secure prior to
operation.
CAUTION
!
Hearing protection is required
while the pump is in operation.
At ultimate pressure noise
levels are 75 dBA, however
due to process or installation
conditions noise levels may be
higher.
CAUTION
!
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Do not touch the vacuum pump
while it is in operation and
assure that the pump is cool
before touching, when not in
operation.

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Conventions and Data Plate
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MODEL NUMBER: The specic model of the pump
SERIAL NUMBER: Unique to each pump. Use with any service issues and with any contact with
the manufacturer.
YEAR: Year of manufacture
MAX RPM: Maximum RPM at which the pump can be operated
This manual describes instructions and precautions to be observed in the
handling and maintenance of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Kinney®
KT™ Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps. It is strongly
recommended that those who operate or maintain the pump read this manual
carefully prior to pump operation, to ensure personal safety and pump life.