Harbor Freight 3 Cfm Two Stage Vacuum Pump Product Manual
Manual for the 61176 3 CFM Two Stage Vacuum Pump 61176 3 CFM Two Stage Vacuum Pump
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Table of Contents
Safety.................................................2
Specifications.....................................6
Setup..................................................7
Operation............................................7
Maintenance.......................................9
PartsListandDiagram......................10
Warranty............................................12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyouto
potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessages
thatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.
Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Addressespracticesnotrelatedtopersonalinjury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. NEVER use this Vacuum Pump to vent
refrigerants into the air. It is illegal and
harmful to the environment to do so.
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Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs
with grounded power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
5. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Safetyequipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Only use safety equipment
that has been approved by an
appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may
not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be
NIOSH-approved for the specific
hazards in the work area.
Power tool use and care
1. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the Switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the Switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing
power tools.Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
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5. Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Vacuum Pump Specific Safety Warnings
1. Avoidoverfilling.Donotserviceair
conditioningsystemsimproperly.
2. WearANSI-approvedsafetygoggles
duringsetupand/oruse.
3. Certificationisrequiredbylawfor
techniciansopeningrefrigerationcircuit.
4. Useindrylocationsonly.
5. Donotcoverthisunit.ThisVacuum
Pumpgetsveryhotwheninuse.Do
notusenearcombustiblesandallowthe
unittocooldowncompletelyafterusing,
and/orbeforemovingorstorage.
6. Maintainlabelsandnameplatesonthetool.
Thesecarryimportantsafetyinformation.
Ifunreadableormissing,contact
HarborFreightToolsforareplacement.
7. Donotleavethetoolunattendedwhen
itispluggedintoanelectricaloutlet.
Turnoffthetool,andunplugitfrom
itselectricaloutletbeforeleaving.
8. Thisproductisnotatoy.
Keepitoutofreachofchildren.
9. WARNING:Thebrasscomponentsofthis
productcontainlead,achemicalknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
(orotherreproductiveharm).
(CaliforniaHealth&SafetyCode
§25249.5,et seq.)
10.WARNING:Handlingthecordonthisproduct
willexposeyoutolead,achemicalknown
totheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
andbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
(CaliforniaHealth&SafetyCode
§25249.5,et seq.)
11.Peoplewithpacemakersshould
consulttheirphysician(s)beforeuse.
Electromagneticfieldsincloseproximityto
heartpacemakercouldcausepacemaker
interferenceorpacemakerfailure.
Inaddition,peoplewithpacemakersshould:
•Avoidoperatingalone.
•Properlymaintainandinspecttoavoid
electricalshock.
•Properlygroundpowercord.
GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)
shouldalsobeimplemented–itprevents
sustainedelectricalshock.
12.Thewarnings,precautions,andinstructions
discussedinthisinstructionmanualcannot
coverallpossibleconditionsandsituations
thatmayoccur.Itmustbeunderstoodbythe
operatorthatcommonsenseandcautionare
factorswhichcannotbebuiltintothisproduct,
butmustbesuppliedbytheoperator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH
FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or
plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
3-Prong Plug and Outlet
1. Toolsmarkedwith“GroundingRequired”
haveathreewirecordandthreeprong
groundingplug.Theplugmustbeconnected
toaproperlygroundedoutlet.Ifthetool
shouldelectricallymalfunctionorbreak
down,groundingprovidesalowresistance
pathtocarryelectricityawayfromtheuser,
reducingtheriskofelectricshock.
2. Thegroundingprongintheplugis
connectedthroughthegreenwireinside
thecordtothegroundingsysteminthetool.
Thegreenwireinthecordmustbe
theonlywireconnectedtothetool’s
groundingsystemandmustneverbe
attachedtoanelectrically“live”terminal.
3. Thetoolmustbepluggedintoanappropriate
outlet,properlyinstalledandgroundedin
accordancewithallcodesandordinances.
Theplugandoutletshouldlooklikethosein
theprecedingillustration.
(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
Extension Cords
1. Groundedtoolsrequirea
threewireextensioncord.
Double Insulatedtoolscanuseeither
atwoorthreewireextensioncord.
2. Asthedistancefromthesupplyoutlet
increases,youmustuseaheaviergauge
extensioncord.Usingextensioncordswith
inadequatelysizedwirecausesaserious
dropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpower
andpossibletooldamage.(See Table A.)
3. Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,
thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.For
example,a14gaugecordcancarryahigher
currentthana16gaugecord.(See Table A.)
4. Whenusingmorethanoneextensioncord
tomakeupthetotallength,makesure
eachcordcontainsatleasttheminimum
wiresizerequired.(See Table A.)
5. Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformore
thanonetool,addthenameplate amperes
andusethesumtodeterminetherequired
minimumcordsize.(See Table A.)
6. Ifyouareusinganextensioncord
outdoors,makesureitismarkedwiththe
suffix“W-A”(“W”inCanada)toindicate
itisacceptableforoutdooruse.
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7. Makesuretheextensioncordisproperly
wiredandingoodelectricalcondition.
Alwaysreplaceadamagedextension
cordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualified
electricianbeforeusingit.
8. Protecttheextensioncordsfrom
sharpobjects,excessiveheat,
anddamporwetareas.
Table A: Recommended Minimum
Wire Gauge for Extension Cords*
(120/240 Volt)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25´
50´
75´
100´
150´
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1–20.0 12 10 - - -
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to
five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
Symbology
DoubleInsulated
CanadianStandardsAssociation
UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.
VVolts
~AlternatingCurrent
AAmperes
n0 xxxx/min. NoLoadRevolutions
perMinute(RPM)
WARNINGmarkingconcerning
RiskofEyeInjury.
WearANSI-approvedsafety
goggleswithsideshields.
Readthemanualbefore
set-upand/oruse.
WARNINGmarkingconcerning
RiskofFire.
Donotcoverventilationducts.
Keepflammableobjectsaway.
WARNINGmarkingconcerning
RiskofElectricShock.
Properlyconnectpower
cordtoappropriateoutlet.
Specifications
ElectricalRating 120V~/60Hz/5A
AirDisplacement 3CFM
Fittings R134AandR12/R22
UltimateVacuum 22.5micron(3Pascal)
OilCapacity 6.8Ounces(200ml)
WorkingPressure 15PSI
231672
VE225
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Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Functions
Inlet
Fittings
Switch
(hidden from
this angle)
Oil Fill
Plug
Oil Drain
Plug
Oil Sight
Glass
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
1. BeforeoperatingtheVacuumPump,
checktheoillevelbyplacingthe
VacuumPumponaflat,levelsurface.
ObservetheOilSightGlass.Theoilshould
beatthefilllineontheOilSightGlass.
2. Ifoilisneeded,unscrewtheOilFillPlugand
addoilthroughtheholeunderthefitting.
Usealowviscosityvacuumpumpoil
(i.e.,HFV-46).
3. Inspectthesealing“O”Ringeachtimethe
OilFillPlugisremoved.Lookforpossible
tears,cracks,ordamage.Replaceifneeded.
4. ReplacetheOilFillPlugand
tightensecurelytopreventoilfrom
escapingunderpressureduringuse.
OPERATION
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Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designateaworkareathatisclean
andwell-lit.Theworkareamustnot
allowaccessbychildrenorpetsto
preventdistractionandinjury.
2. Vehicleexhaustfumesandaccumulated
refrigerantgascankillyou.Donotoperate
vehicle’sengineorserviceairconditioner
inenclosedorpoorlyventilatedarea.
3. Routethepowercordalongasaferoute
toreachtheworkareawithoutcreatinga
trippinghazardorexposingthepowercord
topossibledamage.Thepowercordmust
reachtheworkareawithenoughextralength
toallowfreemovementwhileworking.
4. Setthevehicle’sparkingbrake,
blockthetires,andsetthevehicle’s
transmissiontoneutralorpark.
General Operating Instructions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH FROM EXPLOSION:
Service of air conditioning systems must be done only by trained
and experienced technician to avoid overfilling.
Technicians opening refrigeration circuit in automotive air conditioning systems MUST be
certified in refrigerant recovery and recycling procedures in compliance with section 609 of
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. For additional information regarding ozone depletion
and air conditioning service regulations, visit EPA’s website: www.epa.gov/ozone
1. BeforeoperatingtheVacuumPump,
checktheoillevelasexplainedunder
Tool Set Uponpage7.
2. UseonlyoneInletFittingatatime.Keep
theotherFittingcappedwhilenotinuse.
3. Turnthevehicle/appliance
andACsystemOFF.
4. Asappropriate,attachtheR-12,
R-22,orR-134AmanifoldtotheAC
drainportofthevehicle/appliance.
Thisisa“quickrelease”fitting.Thedrain
portisgenerallythelowerofthetwomanifold
portsandwillbelocateddownstreamfrom
thecompressorinthevehicle/appliance.
Refertothevehicle/applianceowner’s
manualforvehicle-specificinformation.
5. AttachanACrefrigerantrecovery
systemanddraintherefrigerant.
6. Afterreaching26to28in/hgvacuum,
stopanddisconnecttherecoverysystem.
7. AttachthisVacuumPumpandrun
for10minutestofurtherraisethe
vacuumlevelinsidetheACsystem.
8. TurntheSwitchON.
9. Thevacuumwillbuildforapproximately
2minutesbeforereachingfullpower.
AllowthePumptooperateforapproximately
10minutestothoroughlyremoveall
moistureandgasfromthesystem.
10.TheGauge(notincluded)shouldshow
negativepressureandmaintainthatreading
for10minutes.If,duringthattimethe
pressurereadingrisesbacktoward“0”,
theremaybealeakinthesystem.
11.CloseallvalvesontheManifold
(soldseparately),andturntheSwitchOFF
beforedisconnectingthehose
fromthevacuumfitting.
12.Topreventaccidents,unplug
thePowerCordafteruse.
13.AllowtheVacuumPumptocompletely
coolbeforewipingdownandstoring
indoorsoutofchildren’sreach.
NOTE:Theprocessisthesameforbothvehicleandotherrefrigerationsystems.
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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE,inspectthegeneral
conditionofthetool.Checkfor:
• loosehardware,
• misalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
• crackedorbrokenparts,
• damagedelectricalwiring,and
• anyotherconditionthatmay
affectitssafeoperation.
2. AFTER USE,wipeexternalsurfaces
ofthetoolwithcleancloth.
3. WARNING! If the supply cord
of this power tool is damaged,
it must be replaced only by a
qualified service technician.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Toolwillnotstart. 1. Cordnotconnected.
2. Nopoweratoutlet.
3. Internaldamage
orwear.
(Carbonbrushesor
switch,forexample.)
1. Checkthatcordispluggedin.
2. Checkpoweratoutlet.Ifoutletisunpowered,
turnofftoolandcheckcircuitbreaker.
Ifbreakeristripped,makesurecircuitisright
capacityfortoolandcircuithasnootherloads.
3. Havetechnicianservicetool.
Tooloperates
slowlyor
overheats.
Extensioncordtoolong
orwiresizetoosmall.
Eliminateuseofextensioncord.
Ifanextensioncordisneeded,useshorter/
heaviergaugecord.SeeExtension Cords
inGroundingsectiononpage5.
Excessivenoise
orrattling.
Internaldamageorwear.
(Carbonbrushesor
bearings,forexample.)
Havetechnicianservicetool.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
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Part Description
1 FanCover
2 CrossScrew
3 ShaftRetainingRing
4 Fan
5 MotorCover
6 WaveWasher
7 Bearing
8 CrossScrew
9 MotorRotor
10 Bearing
11 CentrifugalSwitch
12 MotorStator
13 PowerSupplyCord
14 PowerSwitch
15 InsulatingBushing
16 Nut
17 HandleCover
18 JunctionBox
19 Capacitor
20 Handle
21 Nut
Part Description
22 MotorHull
23 Gasket
24 Bearing
25 CrossScrew
26 Centrf.SwitchBracket
27 ShaftSeal
28 OilFillCap
29 InletFittingCap
30 InletFitting
31 InletFittingCap
32 Filter
33 Seal
34 Trestle
35 O-Ring
36 O-Ring
37 PumpBody
37-1 Back-PumpCover
37-2 RotaryVane
37-3 PumpRotor
37-4 PumpStator
37-5 ExhaustValvePlate
Part Description
37-6 LimitingPlate
37-7 MiddleFence
37-8 PumpRotor
37-9 RotaryVane
37-10 Spring
37-11 PumpStator
37-12 FrontPumpCover
38 ExhaustFitting
39 OilHousing
40 SightGlass
41 OilDrainPlug
42 O-Ring
43 Screw
44 O-Ring
45 OilSeal
46 RubberFoot
47 Screw
48 Base
49 Screw
Parts List and Diagram
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THEMANUFACTURERAND/ORDISTRIBUTORHASPROVIDEDTHEPARTSLISTAND
ASSEMBLYDIAGRAMINTHISMANUALASAREFERENCETOOLONLY.NEITHERTHE
MANUFACTURERORDISTRIBUTORMAKESANYREPRESENTATIONORWARRANTY
OFANYKINDTOTHEBUYERTHATHEORSHEISQUALIFIEDTOMAKEANYREPAIRS
TOTHEPRODUCT,ORTHATHEORSHEISQUALIFIEDTOREPLACEANYPARTSOF
THEPRODUCT.INFACT,THEMANUFACTURERAND/ORDISTRIBUTOREXPRESSLY
STATESTHATALLREPAIRSANDPARTSREPLACEMENTSSHOULDBEUNDERTAKEN
BYCERTIFIEDANDLICENSEDTECHNICIANS,ANDNOTBYTHEBUYER.THE
BUYERASSUMESALLRISKANDLIABILITYARISINGOUTOFHISORHERREPAIRS
TOTHEORIGINALPRODUCTORREPLACEMENTPARTSTHERETO,ORARISING
OUTOFHISORHERINSTALLATIONOFREPLACEMENTPARTSTHERETO.
Parts List
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note:Ifproducthasnoserialnumber,recordmonthandyearofpurchaseinstead.
Note:Somepartsarelistedandshownforillustrationpurposesonly,
andarenotavailableindividuallyasreplacementparts.
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Assembly Diagram
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Limited 90 Day Warranty
HarborFreightToolsCo.makeseveryefforttoassurethatitsproductsmeethighquality
anddurabilitystandards,andwarrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthatthisproductisfreefrom
defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfortheperiodof90daysfromthedateofpurchase.This
warrantydoesnotapplytodamageduedirectlyorindirectly,tomisuse,abuse,negligenceor
accidents,repairsoralterationsoutsideourfacilities,criminalactivity,improperinstallation,
normalwearandtear,ortolackofmaintenance.Weshallinnoeventbeliablefordeath,
injuriestopersonsorproperty,orforincidental,contingent,specialorconsequentialdamages
arisingfromtheuseofourproduct.Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationof
incidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationofexclusionmaynotapplyto
you.THISWARRANTYISEXPRESSLYINLIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESS
ORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGTHEWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESS.
Totakeadvantageofthiswarranty,theproductorpartmustbereturnedtouswith
transportationchargesprepaid.Proofofpurchasedateandanexplanationofthecomplaint
mustaccompanythemerchandise.Ifourinspectionverifiesthedefect,wewilleitherrepairor
replacetheproductatourelectionorwemayelecttorefundthepurchasepriceifwecannot
readilyandquicklyprovideyouwithareplacement.Wewillreturnrepairedproductsatour
expense,butifwedeterminethereisnodefect,orthatthedefectresultedfromcausesnot
withinthescopeofourwarranty,thenyoumustbearthecostofreturningtheproduct.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalso
haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.