9.8 CRASH PROTECTION SYSTEM
The BALLAST pump is equipped with a system that allows the flange to slide, which prevents breakage if
foreign bodies become lodged between the rotor and the pump body. (Except for version G-GA)
To benefit from this system, it is important to follow these instructions:
Before starting the pump, make sure the rotor has not dropped down accidentally. This can be accomplished
by making sure the cut machined into flange lines up with the cut machined into pump body.
9.9 BALLAST COOLING AIR FIL TERS
The rotary blades vacuum pumps of the BALLAST series were designed
and created to allow their use in continuous service at -0.70 vacuum bar,
thanks to a cooling system for air injection at ambient temperature that,
after passing through a filter and with the resistance of a non-return valve,
enters the side dedicated to compression, decreasing the internal temperature.
The intended use is semi-industrial, suitable for all applications that
do not require the exceeding of substantial and consistent hydrostatic pressure and consequently of
a very high degree of vacuum but which require a longer operation time compared to traditional use.
Regularly clean the cooling air injection filters with compressed air
9.10 FLUSHING KIT BALLAST 16000
On the intake manifold there is a 1/4 gas hole (closed by a screw on the standard version) where it is possible to inject diesel fuel for
cleaning of the pump. There will be an optional kit with plastic tank and tap to be positioned on the tank for this operation.
9.11 PROTECTIVE DEVICES ADOPTED
The Rotary blades vacuum pump, when being installed on a machine, must be equipped with a protective device to
isolate the moving parts and prevent access to them by the operators.
It is necessary to protect the Rotary blades vacuum pump to avoid the remote danger of material projection in case
of heavy breakage.
M-MA, K, KA and D versions are equipped with a CE plastic protective device. It insulates and protect of P.T.O. shaft during moving
9.12 INDIVIDUAL MEANS OF PROTECTION TO BE USED
When operating the Rotary blades vacuum pump, it is necessary to use the individual means of protection prescribed
by the Manufacturer of the machine on which the Rotary blades vacuum pump has been installed.
Flange slot
user and maintenance
instruction manual BALLAST series
Cut for aligning flange with pump body
p. 53