70-180 G325PL (Rev.

C)

0211 SERIES LUBRICATED LABORATORY

VACUUM PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CONTENTS:
General Information and Installation ....................................................................................................... 2
Operation and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 3
Exploded View and Parts Ordering Information ..................................................................................... 4
Shutdown Procedures, Service Kit Installation, and Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 5
Warranty and Authorized Service Facilities ............................................................................................ 6

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 This is the hazard alert symbol: m. When you see this are not designed to support plumbing.
symbol, be aware that personal injury or property damage is m WARNING Improper wiring can result in electric shock.
possible. The hazard is explained in the text following the All power to motor must be de-energized
symbol. Read the information carefully before proceeding. and disconnected before servicing.
Wiring
The following is an explanation of the three
Refer to motor nameplate for wiring diagram. Building
different types of hazards:
must conform to all required safety codes. Check that
m DANGER Severe personal injury or death will voltage at power outlet agrees with motor nameplate.
occur if hazard is ignored. Lubrication
m WARNING Severe personal injury or death can Proper lubrication is necessary for normal service life. Vanes
occur if hazard is ignored. ride on a film of oil that fills clearances and provides a seal.
m CAUTION Minor injury or property damage can Gast lubricating oil is available in convenient quart containers
occur if hazard is ignored. from the factory or Gast representatives (order part #AD220).
A high-detergent 10-wt. automotive engine oil may be used.
GENERAL INFORMATION In locations over 100˚F, use high-detergent 20-wt. oil.
m DANGER Do not pump flammable or explosive
gases or operate the unit in an Oil is automatically metered during unit operation, but oil
atmosphere containing them. Use only supply in siphon jar must be monitored and replenished as
in a well-ventilated area. needed. Refer to exploded view. Keep jar filled to fill line on
m CAUTION Required ambient temperature is 0˚ to jar. Temperatures, operating vacuum and/or pressure, and
40˚C (32˚F to 100˚F). For operation at oil level determines lubrication rate.
higher temperatures, consult the factory. Moisture Trap
m CAUTION All electrical products generate heat. Do Moisture, either liquid or vapor, will damage unit.
not touch unit during operation or until it
Install a trap if moisture could be drawn into unit.
has cooled.
m CAUTION Do not block flow of cooling air over unit
OPERATION
in any way.
m WARNING Solid or liquid material exiting unit can
m CAUTION Do not operate units above recommended
cause eye or skin damage. Keep away
pressure or vacuum duties. To do so will
from air stream.
damage unit.
m WARNING Some models are equipped with glass jars.
This rotary unit is a precision product, with specified clearances If an alternate material is not used, proper
of only .002" at top and .0025"-.0035" at ends of rotor. Vanes measures should be taken to guard against
compensate for their own wear and should supply 5,000 fragmenting of breaking of glass. If hazard
-15,000 hours of operation, depending upon application. is ignored severe personal injury or death
Remember that it is designed for pumping only clean, dry air. can occur.
Protect it against entry of dirt and excessive moisture. m CAUTION Do not allow corrosive gases or particulate
material to enter unit. Water vapor, oil-based
INSTALLATION contaminants, or other liquids must be
m WARNING Disconnect power source before installing filtered out. Contact the factory when using in
and/or servicing. Failure to do so could result an application other than air.
in electrical shock, personal injury or death. Performance is reduced by lower atmospheric pressure
m WARNING To avoid risk of electrocution do not use this at high altitudes. Consult a Gast distributor for details.
product in an area where it could come in
contact with water or other liquids. If exposed Performance Parameters
to the elements it must be weather protected. 20" Hg Max. Vacuum (27" intermittent*)
1.3 CFM open flow.
To reduce noise and vibration use shock mounts, or a
20 PSI Max. Pressure (25 PSI intermittent*)
vibration-isolated mounting surface that will not resonate. 1.3 CFM open flow.
Plumbing Intermittent duty is defined as: 10 minutes or less ON,
To prevent flow restriction, use pipe and fittings that are and 10 minutes or more OFF.
same size as or larger than threaded ports. Note that ports
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Starting m DANGER Do not use kerosene or other combustible
Before starting: solvents to flush unit. Hazardous vapors
• If unit is extremely cold let it warm up to 0˚C (32˚F). from flushing, fire, or explosion could result
• Remove any plastic plugs from inlet or outlet ports. and cause personal injury or death.

m WARNING Flush unit in a well-ventilated area. Eye

MAINTENANCE
protection is recommended. Keep face
If motor fails to start, or it slows down under load, turn
away from exhaust port.
unit off and unplug it. Make sure that voltage at power
outlet agrees with motor nameplate. Examine plug, cord, Follow these steps to flush this unit:
and switch for deterioration. 1. Disconnect from power source .
2. Remove all plumbing and accessories connected to
This unit requires lubrication. Failure to maintain inlet and exhaust ports.
proper level of oil (10 wt. H.D. Gast Part # AD220) in 3. Remove filter/muffler assembly.
siphon oiler will cause unit to malfunction. 4. Reconnect power source and start up unit. Stay away
Regular inspection and periodic flushing can prevent from exhaust stream.
damage and unnecessary repairs. Dirty filters restrict 5. Add flushing solvent while unit is running.
airflow and cause overheating and noise. Note : If using liquid solvent, pour several table-
spoons directly into intake port; or if using
Regularly check:
Gast Part # AH255B, spray solvent for 5-10
• Lubricating oil supply.
seconds (recommended: repeat 2-3 times)
• Cleanliness of filters. Clean with Gast AH255B directly into intake port.
Flushing Solvent (or equivalent*). While adding solvent, listen for changes in motor
* Non-flammable, non-water based, or an oil based sounds in unit.
solvent. a. If motor sounds smooth out, go to step 6.
b. If motor sounds don’t smooth out, install Service
Filter Inspection and Replacement
Kit (see Service Kit Installation instructions).
m WARNING Unit surfaces may become very hot during
operation. Do not touch these parts until unit 6. Plug inlet and continue to run unit for 45 seconds.
has been turned off and allowed to cool. Keep away from spray area.
7. Turn unit off.
Flush unit with Gast AH255B Flushing Solvent (or equivalent*) 8. Turn unit over onto its ports and drain any remaining
and refer to exploded view during following procedure. solvent.
1. Turn off unit and isolate from power source. 9. Turn unit upright, squirt a few drops of oil into inlet port.
2. Release all pressure and vacuum from unit. 10. Reinstall plumbing and accessories.
3. Remove glass filter/muffler jar. 11. Run unit for approximately 5 seconds to spread a
4. Remove cartridges from intake and exhaust filters film of oil on internal parts.
and inspect them. 12. Remove filter elements.
a. Check for cuts and excessive foreign material. 13. Clean them with same solvent used to flush unit, or
1) If any of these conditions exists, replace immediately. with soap and water.
14. Dry them completely before reinstalling.
2) If filters look serviceable, go to step 5.
5. Clean them with compressed air and recheck for IMPORT ANT: If unit overheats or is noisy, stop unit
above conditions. immediately for repair. Return unit to
a. If any of these conditions from step 4 show up, closest Authorized Service Facility, or
perform following rebuild procedures,
then replace immediately.
using Service Kit part # K217.
6. Re-assemble.
After solvent has passed through unit, replace filter
Flushing assemblies. Before putting unit back into service, ensure
Often, unit trouble can be corrected by flushing rather than that any external accessories such as relief valves and
by disassembly. Noise or inefficiency is often due to a stuck gauges have not been damaged.
vane caused by dirt or excessive lubrication.

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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

Ref 0211-V45G
Decription Qty
No 0211-V45U
1 Pressure Gauge 1 AA644B
2 Vacuum Gauge 1 AA640
3 Regulator 2 AA986A
4 Hose Nipple 2 AA254C
5 Outlet Filter & Oil Trap 1 AB580B
6 Cover & Bail Assembly 1 AB589B
•
7 Jar Gasket 1 AB582
8 Element Gasket 1 AB585
9 Element 1 AB584
10 Glass Bowl 1 AB583
11 Oil Filter Assembly 1 AA680J
•
12 Cover Gasket 1 AA691
•
13 Filter Felt 3 AA683B
•
14 Separator Felt 1 AA698
•
15 Oiler Wick 1 AA699
16 Glass Jar 1 AA690-43
•
17 Vane 4 AA345B
18 Foot Support Assembly 1 AC136
19 Cord, Switch & Plug Assembly 1 AA896
20 Handle 1 AC174
21 Spring 1 AB586
22 Support Stem 1 AA809
Service Kit 1 K217
•
Denotes parts included in Service Kit.
When corresponding or ordering parts, please give complete
model and serial number.
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 SERVICE KIT INSTALLATION & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES Pump Disassembly
Proper shutdown procedure must be followed to prevent m WARNING Disconnect unit from power source and
damage. Failure to do so may result in premature unit failure. vent all air lines to unit to remove pressure
Gast Manufacturing Laboratory units are constructed of before servicing it. Failure to do so can
ferrous metals, which are subject to rust and corrosion when result in severe personal injury or death.
pumping condensable vapors such as water. 1. Remove muffler jar and muffler assembly.
This unit requires lubrication. Failure to maintain proper 2. Remove filter jar and filter assembly.
oil level (10 wt. H.D./Gast part #AD220) in reservoir will 3. Remove six (6) Phillips-head screws from end plate.
cause unit to malfunction. 4. Remove end plate.
5. Remove old vanes in rotor.
Follow these steps below to assure correct shutdown
6. Clean unit with solvent (Gast Part # AH255B).
and storage between use:
7. Check exposed surfaces of rotor, vanes, pump body,
1. Disconnect plumbing after using unit.
and end plate for scoring.
2. Allow unit to run open for at least 5 minutes.
• If no scoring, continue with service kit installation.
3. Refill oil reservoir to proper level.
• If severe damage, return unit to closest Authorized
4. Cover inlet port (vacuum side) and run unit for 1-3
Service Facility.
minutes.
5. Shutdown unit under vacuum. Pump Re-assembly
6. Disconnect unit from power source. 8. Re-lubricate inside of unit with 5-6 drops of oil.
7. Plug open ports to prevent dirt or other contaminants 9. Install new vanes supplied with kit. Be careful to install
from entering unit. vanes into rotor with machined surface toward body bore.
Unit is ready for storage. 10. Re-install unit end plate with six (6) Phillips-head
screws. Torque screws to 40 in-lb.
SERVICE KIT INSTALLATION 11. Re-install new filter element on support stem.
Note: Gast will not guarantee performance of a field-rebuilt 12. Insert one end of wick up through assembly center.
unit. Return unit to a Gast Authorized Service 13. Bend upper 3/ " of wick 90˚.
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Facility, or perform following rebuild procedures. 14. Insert it into exit port as filter assembly is replaced.
15. Bend lower end 90˚ so it lies submerged in oil at
Service kit contains four vanes, filter element, element
bottom of jar.
gasket, jar gasket, cover gasket, three filter felts, separator
16. Clean jar and element with solvent.
felt, and wick.
17. Install jar gasket.
Follow these steps to install kit. 18. Re-assemble muffler element.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Low High
Pump Motor
Reason for Problem Vacuum Pressure Vacuum Pressure Overheating Overload
Filter dirty X X at pump X X
Muffler dirty X at pump X X
Vacuum line collapsed X at pump X X
Relief valve set too high X X X X
Relief valve set too low X X
Plugged vacuum/pressure line X X at pump at pump X X
Vanes sticking X X
Running ar too high RPM X X X X
Vanes worn (replace) X X
Shaft seal worn (replace) X X
Dust or offset powder in pump X X X X
Motor not wired correctly X X X

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 YOUR WARRANTY
Gast finished products, when properly installed and operated under normal conditions of use, are warranted by Gast to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from
Gast or an authorized Gast Representative or Distributor. In order to obtain performance under this warranty, the
buyer must promptly (in no event later than thirty (30) days after discovery of the defect) give written notice of the
defect to Gast Manufacturing Incorporated, PO Box 97, Benton Harbor Michigan USA 49023-0097 or an authorized
Service Center (unless specifically agreed upon in writing signed by both parties or specified in writing as part of a
Gast OEM Quotation). Buyer is responsible for freight charges both to and from Gast in all cases.

This warranty does not apply to electric motors, electrical controls, and gasoline engines not supplied by Gast. Gast’s
warranties also do not extend to any goods or parts which have been subjected to misuse, lack of maintenance,
neglect, damage by accident or transit damage.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED BY ANY LITERATURE, DATA, OR PERSON. GAST’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE COST OF THE SUBJECT PRODUCT AND GAST
RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE IN LIEU OF
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

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ANY KIND, however arising, including but not limited to those for use of any products, loss of time, inconvenience,
lost profit, labor charges, or other incidental or consequential damages with respect to persons, business, or property,
whether as a result of breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
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OR FAILURE TO FURNISH GOODS, WHETHER OR NOT BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR
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notwithstanding any knowledge of Gast regarding the use or uses intended to be made of goods, proposed changes or
additions to goods, or any assistance or suggestions that may have been made by Gast personnel.

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CUSTOMER’S USE OR RESALE, OR FOR INCORPORATING THEM INTO OBJECTS OR APPLICATIONS
WHICH CUSTOMER DESIGNS, ASSEMBLES, CONSTRUCTS OR MANUFACTURES.

This warranty can be modified only by authorized Gast personnel by signing a specific, written description of any
modifications.

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