SKINCARE ESSENTIALS FOR HOLI
Vacuum pumps have come a long way in terms of safety and ease of use. However, it is industrial equipment and should be assembled & used with utmost care and safety. Right from buying the correct pump to assembling, maintenance, and usage, it is important to follow the safety guidelines.
Be sure to pick a pump from a top brand that follows the government prescribed safety standards. Also, it is important to buy one that suits your industrial requirement. Our vacuum pump specialist at AirPumps Solutions can help you make the right choice.
Here are some quick steps for safe operation & maintenance of vacuum pumps:
Be Informed
- Carefully read the given instructions for installing, operating, and maintaining the device.
- Ensure that the personnel handling the device are technically adept to handle it.
- Use the right pump for the right requirement.
Physical Safety Measure
- Wear protective gear, including gloves & safety goggles while operating a vacuum pump.
- Ensure that all vacuuming operations are done behind table shield or in a fume hood.
- Ensure that the pumps are placed in a well-ventilated & open environment to allow heat & exhaust to escape.
- Ensure that no flammable chemicals or combustible material, like paper/cardboard, is near the area of operations.
- Make sure to warm the pump before operations with its inlet blocked.
- Ensure that all parts of the pump that may get heated during operations are either inaccessible or equipped with protective guards.
- Ensure that belt guard are in place during operations to prevent hands or loose clothing from getting caught in the belt pulley of the pump.
- Ensure that the electrical cords and switches are defect-free.
- Use the gas ballast in the early stages of the operations until the oil stops emulsifying.
- Ensure that the vacuum tubing is thick enough to sustain the pressure.
- Never check the suction levels by placing your hand on the suction inlet.
- Never block the pump outlet.
- Use short, large diameter hoses and in-line Schrader valve removers.
Chemical Safety Measures
- Do not use any solvent that may damage the pump.
- Ensure that the valve between the vacuum vessel & the pump is closed before shutting off the pump. Otherwise, it may suck oil in the system.
- Make sure to keep a pan under the pump to catch any oil drips.
- Regularly monitor & change the oil as required.
- Dispose of the used oil correctly as a hazardous material.
Regular Maintenance
- Allow the pump to cool down before starting any maintenance procedure.
- Always keep the pump, motor, and the cooling fans clean to avoid overheating.
- Record oil change dates and keep track of the pump’s maintenance schedule.
- Regularly check and replace old tubing.
- Do not leave emulsified oil in the pump for a long time as it may damage the pump.
- Always remember to remove the refrigerant completely to avoid any seizures in the motor.
- Always cut the power supply to the motor before initiating maintenance.
Each pump comes with instructions that need to be followed very carefully to ensure safe operations. For any more questions, be sure to reach PumpAir Solutions www.pumpair.com.au Ph 02 90115344.