Gast 34R User Manual
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
THIS PRODUCT. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND
KEEP IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRODUCT.
ART NO. 70-7300 (REV-B)
34R SERIES
ROCKING PISTON OIL-LESS PUMPS
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this Gast product. It is manufactured to the highest standards
using quality materials. Please follow all recommended maintenance, operational
and safety instructions and you will receive years of trouble free service.
Product Use Criteria:
• Pump only clean, dry air.
• Operate at -40ºF to 158ºF (-40ºC to 70ºC).
• Protect unit from dirt & moisture.
• Do not pump flammable or explosive gases or
use in an atmosphere that contains such gases.
• Protect all surrounding items from exhaust air. This
exhaust air can become very hot.
• Corrosive gases and particulate material will
damage unit. Water vapor, oil-based contaminants
or other liquids must be filtered out.
• Consult your Gast Distributor/Representative
before using at high altitudes.
• This pump is oil-less and requires NO lubrication.
Your safety and the safety of others
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Disconnect electrical power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box before installing this product.
Install this product where it will not come into
contact with water or other liquids.
Install this product where it will be weather
protected.
Electrically ground this product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
injury, fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Hazard
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This product must be properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not
fit the mating plug, have the proper
installed
by a qualified electrician.
If repair or replacement of the plug is
necessary,do
not connect the grounding wire
to any of the four
wedge lock terminals. The wire with
insulation
that is black
is the grounding wire.
Check the condition of the power supply wiring.
Do not permanently connect this product to
wiring that is not in good condition or is
inadequate for the requirements of this product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
injury, fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Hazard
mating plug,
is extremely important.
We have provided many important safety messages
in this manual and on your product. Always read
nd obey all safety messages.
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his is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
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alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others. The safety alert symbol and the words
“DANGER” and “WARNING” will precede all safety
essages. These words mean:
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Plumbing
onnect with pipe and fittings that are the same size or
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larger than the product’s threaded ports. Be sure to
onnect the intake and exhaust plumbing to the correct
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inlet and outlet ports. Ports will not support plumbing.
Accessories
The product’s external intake filter/silencer (VG2016) will
provide adequate filtration in most applications. Check
filters periodically and replace when necessary. Consult
your Gast Distributor/Representative for additional filter
recommendations.
DANGER
You will
follow instructions.
be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
WARNING
You can
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the safety instructions are not
followed.
INSTALLATION
be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
Install relief valves and gauges at inlet or outlet or both,
to monitor performance. Check valves may be required
to prevent back streaming through the pump.
Motor Control
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified
electrician and assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with all national
and local codes and ordinances.
Select fuses, motor protective switches or thermal
protective switches to provide protection. Fuses act as
short circuit protection for the motor, not as protection
against overload. Incoming line fuses must be able to
withstand the motor’s starting current.
The wiring diagram supplied with the product provides
required electrical information.
Electrical Connection
Correct installation is your responsibility. Make sure
you have the proper installation conditions and that
temperatures are not excessive.
Blocking air flow over the product in any way can
cause the product to overheat.
Mounting
This product can be installed in any orientation.
Mounting the product to a stable, rigid operating surface
and using shock mounts will reduce noise and vibration.
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