Tuthill KINNEY KT150 User manual

KINNEY®

Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Pump

KT™ SERIES

Models

KT150 KT300 KT500 KT850

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937

WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual

Operator’s Manual: Tuthill KT™ Series Single-Stage, Triplex Rotary Piston Pump

Manual 1843 Rev B p/n 001843 0000

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Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems proudly manufactures

Kinney®vacuum pumps and M-D PneumaticsTM blowers and

vacuum boosters in Springeld, Missouri, USA. We bring

100+ years of engineering experience and solid, hands-

on care to help customers keep their processes running.

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B. Tuthill in 1892. At that time, Tuthill manufactured com-

mon brick to Chicago construction companies who were

fueling the city’s rapid expansion. Fast forward to today

and Tuthill now serves sustaining, global markets like agri-

culture, chemical, construction, energy, food and beverage,

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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

Conventions and Data Plate

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DATA PLATE

WARNINGWARNING CAUTION CAUTION

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Hearing protection

uired.

Do not touch hot

surfaces.

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READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR BODILY HARM MAY RESULT

Keep body & clothing away

from machine openings.

Do not operate without

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Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems

4840 West Kearney Street

Springfield, Missouri USA 65803

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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.

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.

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