OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR
WOB•L® PISTON
PRESSURE/VACUUM PUMPS
MODELS:
2534C-02 & 2546
Contents: Safety Information
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Trouble-Shooting Guide
Specifications
Warranty
Parts List and Exploded View
WARNING
Not recommended for pumping acid, base or organic
vapors or gases.
WARNING
Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge
before using pump. See Section 3.50
Welch Rietschle Thomas
7301 North Central Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 676-8800
Fax: (847) 677-8606 (Technical Support)
Fax: (920) 451-4397 (Ordering)
E-Mail: welchvacuum@thomasind.com Part No. 67-1476R1.0
Web-Page: www.welchvacuum.com Printed in USA
INSTRUCTION
WARNING AND CAUTION
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION
While reading your manual, please pay close attention to areas labeled:
WARNING AND CAUTION.
The description of each is found below.
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe instruction could result in
injury or death to people.
CAUTION
Cautions are found where failure to observe the instruction could result
in damage to the equipment, associated equipment and process.
These units confirm to the SI International system of units of measurement.
The following symbols (with recommendation of IEC1010 ) of warning will be found on the pump.
Caution - refer to accompanying documents
Caution - risk of electrical shock
Caution - hot surface
WARNING
Motor includes a self resetting thermal cutout and the pump could
restart without actuation under fault condition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 01 SAFETY INFORMATION
Section 02 CAUTION TO REDUCE RISK
Section 03 INSTALLATION
Section 04 ELECTRICAL POWER
Section 05 TRAPS
Section 06 OPERATION
Section 07 MAINTENANCE
Section 08 TROUBLESHOOTING
Section 09 SPECIFICATION
Section 10 WARRANTY
Section 11 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
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Welch Rietschle Thomas
Read and understand the following information and instructions included with your Welch Dry Dual Function Pressure
&Vacuum Pumps before using. This information is for your safety and to prevent damage to the pumps.
Section 01 SAFETY INFORMATION
1.10 CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY...
1.11 Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly has been dropped damaged
or has fallen into water, please return the product to a Welch service center for examination and repair.
1.12 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
1.13 Never block any air openings or place it on a soft surface where the openings may be blocked. The air openings are
for ventilation of the motor inside the housing. Keep all air openings free of lint, dirt, and other foreign objects.
1.14 Never drop or insert fingers or any other object into any openings.
1.15 D o not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
1.16 This pump is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets. Always disconnect power
source before servicing.
1.17 Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
1.18 Use only in well ventilated areas.
1.19 D o not use any tools or attachments without first determining maximum air pressure for that tool or attachment.
1.20 Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or any part of the body.
1.21 All electrical products generate heat. To avoid serious burns never touch unit during or immediately after operation.
1.22 B e sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See Section II-5.
Section 02 CAUTION TO REDUCE RISK
2.10 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK…
2.11 D o not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create electrical shock
hazard. Refer servicing to qualified service agencies only.
2.12 Unit is supplied with a three pronged plug Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded outlet only.
2.20 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION…
2.21 D o not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
2.22 D o not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. Unplug immediately.
2.23 Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
2.30 DANGER: TO REDUCE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE…
2.31 D o not use this pump in or near explosive atmospheres or where aerosol (spray) products are being used.
2.32 D o not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
2.33 D o not pump combustible liquids or vapors with this product or use in or near an area where flammable or explosive
liquids or vapors may exist.
2.34 D o not use this product near flames.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH IN EXTREME CASES.
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