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OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR
WOB•L® PISTON PRESSURE/VACUUM PUMP
MODELS:
2522, 2534
Not recommended for pumping acid, base or organic vapors or
Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using the
pump. See Section 2.50
For outside of U.S. and Canada, contact your local
Gardner Denver sales offi ce, see back page
Welch-Ilmvac
5621 W. Howard Street
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: (847) 676-8800 (Technical Support)
Fax: (847) 677-8606
E-Mail: gdwelchvacuum@gardnerdenver.com
Web-Page: www.welchvacuum.com
WARNING
gases.
WARNING
Part No. 642230R 10/08
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 confi rm 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
1.10 Warning to prevent injury
1.20 Warning to reduce risk of electrical shock
1.30 Warning to reduce risk of electrocution
1.40 Warning to reduce risk of explosion
Section 02 - Installation
2.10 Introduction
2.20 Unpacking
2.30 Pump mounting
2.40 Pump location
2.50 Intake and discharge provisions
2.60 Electrical power
2.70 Vacuum connections
2.80 Vacuum and pressure gauges
2.90 Traps
Section 03 - Operation
3.10 Starting procedures
3.20 Leak detection
3.30 Pressure range
3.40 Shutdown procedures
Section 04 - Maintenance
Section 05 - Troubleshooting
Section 06 - Specifi cations
Section 07 - Warranty
Section 08 - Exploded views and parts list
8.10 Exploded view and parts list for Model 2522
8.20 Exploded view and parts list for Model 2534
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Section 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
1.10 WARNING: 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. All electrical products generate heat. To avoid
serious burns never touch unit during or immediately after operation.
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 fi ngers or any other object into any openings.
1.15 Do 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 and goggles when operating this product. Never point any air nozzle or air
sprayer toward another person or any part of the body.
1.18 Use only in well ventilated areas. The motor on all pumps are totally enclosed fan cooled
1.19 Do not use any tools or attachments without fi rst determining maximum air pressure for that
tool or attachment. Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See
Section 2.50
1.20 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK…
1.21 Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create
electrical shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service agencies only.
1.22 Unit is supplied with a three pronged plug. Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded
outlet only.
1.30 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION…
1.31 Do not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
1.32 Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid.
1.33 Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
1.40 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE…
1.41 Do not use this pump in or near explosive atmospheres or where aerosol (spray) products are
being used.
1.42 Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
1.43 Do not pump combustible liquids or vapors with this product or use in or near an area where
fl ammable or explosive liquids or vapors may exist.
1.44 Do not use this product near fl ames.
WARNING
Failure to observe the above safety precautions could result in severe
bodily injury, including death in extreme cases.
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