Q.V.P. EP1 User Manual

AC

3/7/2000 - EP1

Instructions for EP1

VAKuum Bag

VCA

3/8“ I.D.
Tubing

Filter

Electric
Outlet

Gauge

Muffler

ON/OFF

Switch

Foot Pedal
(Optional)

The EP1 is assembled and ready to go. Screw the filter to the pump and attach the vacuum line to the
filter and barb. Attach the other end of the vacuum hose to either the vacuum bag or to your vacuum
clamp.

Keep the filter clean for best results. When using the EP1 with a vacuum bag, allow the pump to run
open for 2-3 mintues after the glue is set. This is to flush out any vapors that may remain in the
system.

11-1-02 Gast

Quality VAKuum Products, Inc.

74 Apsley St. - Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

OVER

Tips for Small pump with large bag:
To speed up evacuation of the bag, use a shop vacuum to draw out the bulk of the air

Close the C Channel closure except for enough room to put the vacuum nozzle in the
corner of the bag opening. Then turn on shop vacuum and vacuum pump. When the
shop vacuum has pulled most of the air from the bag, remove the nozzle and fully close
the C Channel closure and the pump will bring the bag to maximum vacuum. This
technique can reduce the evacuation time by 50% and is especially important when
you have a form in the bag.

If using a curved form in the bag, when making the form, fill the voids between the ribs
with close cell foam or other material (bubble pack, rigid foam insulation, etc.), this will
reduce the volume of air to be remove.

If you have an 8’ bag and only want to use it as a 4 x 4 bag save bench space, roll up
the back end (requires smaller baseboard) and hold the rolled bag with spring clamps.
Your connector should be in the front of the bag to do this. If your connector is in the
back or closed end of the bag, it can be removed and put forward. Just glue a patch over
the old connector hole. A vinyl pool repair kit can be used to seal the hole. This
technique should only be used when the pump is running continuously. If you have an
automatic pump that cycles on and off you are cycling it on and off manually (using a
check valve), then you should use another end closure to snap off the unused portion
of the bag. This will keep trapped air in the rolled up section from causing your pump
to cycle on and off unnecessarily.

Always pat the bag down before fully closing the c channel closure, this gets most of
the air out and reduces evacuation time.

Conditions of sale
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE,
except; (a) that the product shall conform to the description contained herein and to the specifications, if
any, attached hereto; and (b) that the product does not infringe on any valid United States patent. Seller
does not warrant, however, that the use of the product, or articles made therefrom, either alone or in
conjunction with other material, will not infringe any United States Patent.

Liability Limitations. Buyer's exclusive remedy shall be for damages and no claim of any kind, whether as
to product delivery or for non delivery of product, and whether based on contract, breach of warranty,
negligence or otherwise, shall be greater in amount than the purchase price of the quantity of product in
respect of which damages are claimed. In no event shall Seller be liable for incidental or consequential
damages, whether Buyer's claim is based on contract, breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise.
June 26, 2012

74 Apsley St. - Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]