Page 2 - The description of each is found below.
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...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 01 SAFETY INFORMATION Section 02 CAUTION TO REDUCE RISK Section 03 INSTALLATION Section 04 ELECTRICAL POWER Section 05 TRAPS Section 06 OPERATION Section 07 MAINTENANCE Section 08 TROUBLESHOOTING Section 09 SPECIFICATION Section 10 WARRANTY Section 11 EXPLODED VIEW AND PART...
Page 4 - Welch Rietschle Thomas; SAFETY INFORMATION; WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK...
Welch Rietschle Thomas Read and understand the following information and instructions included with your Welch Dry Dual Function Pressure &Vacuum Pumps before using. This information is for your safety and to prevent damage to the pumps. Section 01 SAFETY INFORMATION 1.10 CAUTION TO PREVENT INJU...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; INTAKE AND DISCHARGE PROVISIONS; Two regulators and two gauges make it easy to meet your vacuum; PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE INTAKE AND
Section 03 INSTALLATION 3.10 INTRODUCTION This manual has been compiled not only for the care and maintenance of the Welch Dry Dual Function Pressure/Vacuum pump now in your possession, but as a helpful reference and guide to prevent many problems which can occur if used improperly. 3.20 UNPACKING C...
Page 6 - ELECTRICAL POWER; Power Source Review; TRAPS; The need for a Trap
Section 04 ELECTRICAL POWER 4.10 Power Source Review Review the power source and the motor rating to be sure they agree in voltage, phase, and frequency. Serious damage may occur to the motor if it is connected to an improper voltage. All Welch pumps must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of e...
Page 7 - The Care of a Trap; OPERATION; Starting A Welch Pressure/Vacuum Pump; MAINTENANCE
5.11 The Care of a Trap When using a cold trap the refrigerant should be maintained at a high level in the flask to keep the trap at a uniformly low temperature. If the trap is rewarmed it may allow re-evaporation of the condensate. The refrigerant add tube on the liquid nitrogen trap should not be ...
Page 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING; VACUUM PROBLEMS; SPECIFICATION
8 Section 08 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.10 VACUUM PROBLEMS Leakage, contamination, and unusual outgassing are the general causes of problems associated with poor vacuum. To operate at maximum efficiency, a system must be thoroughly clean. It the system is completely clean and free from leaks, and unwarranted...
Page 9 - WARRANTY; UNPACKING
Section 10 WARRANTY UNPACKING Inspect the pump carefully. If any damage has occurred, file claim with the carrier immediately. Save the shipping container forcarrier to inspect. OPERATING PUMP Refer to the enclosed Instruction/Operation Manual for all information to properly operate and maintain the...
Page 10 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
10 Section 11 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 11.10 DRAWING AND PARTS LIST FOR 2546 Item Number QTY Part Number Description Service Kit 2546K-03 Seal Service Kit 2546K-04 Feet Service Kit 2500K-04 1 1 2546K-01 Connecting Rod Assembly 1 3 4 Note 1 Head Screw 4 4 1 Note 1 O-Ring Head 1 1 5 1 2567K-02 Val...
Page 12 - OWNER’S MANUAL; Welch is a registered trademark of Welch Rietschle Thomas
Welch Rietschle Thomas 7301 N. Central Ave.Skokie, IL 60077Phone: (847) 676-8800Fax: (847) 677-8806 OWNER’S MANUAL For WOB•L ® PISTON PRESSURE/VACUUM PUMPS MODELS 2534C-02 & 2546 Part No. 67-1476R1.0 Copyright© 1997-2004 Welch Rietschle Thomas Welch is a registered trademark of Welch Rietschle T...