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Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
The basic milestones in designing the medical vacuum system are as follows:
• Definitions – Definitions are provided as a general guide that contains terminologies which may be
frequently utilized within the Medical Vacuum Systems section. These terms may also be helpful in both
understanding & identifying the appropriate medical vacuum system for your medical facility.
• Design – General outline pertaining to procedural involvement in designing your Medical Vacuum Systems.
• Sizing and Selecting the Medical Vacuum System – How to calculate the Peak Calculated Load (PCL)
requirements for the medical facility.
• Installation – Steps to building your medical vacuum systems.
Introduction
Medical Vacuum Systems
Medical vacuum in comparison to other medical gas source systems is quite straightforward. The most intricate
part of the course comes in the selection of the technology to be used because there exists many competing
technologies, each of which has their own appeal and it must be said, their own downfall. NFPA standards have
relatively few requirements of which are readily met, thus the decision becomes a balancing of the client's concerns
for risk, initial cost vs. life cycle cost and maintenance requirements.
Engineers use the term “vacuum”, but clinicians refer to them as “suction” and if you have had the opportunity to
speak with the clinicians, you’ll find the terminology subtlety different. In addition, although the average clinician
cannot articulate it, their major concern is flow. It is quite common to have a maintenance worker, having been
called in because of “poor suction”, plug in a vacuum gauge and quite accurately tell the complaining nurse “you got
all I got”. He’s right in terms of vacuum level, but the nurse is really referring to the fact that there is a lack of flow.
If we are to design a successful blueprint, we must grapple this problem all the way through the system. Giving a
higher ultimate vacuum may be helpful, but it rarely solves the flow problem because only fat pipes are capable of
achieving that. Seeking a high vacuum level may actually squander our client’s financial resources yet provide no
solution to their real problem.
The methods for sizing vacuum sources are always a surprise to new engineers because there are so many methods
and because the most commonly used are so poorly documented. The CGA P-2.1 has been withdrawn by its
publisher, the Compressed Gas Association. It was essentially unchanged since the 1970’s but there is almost nothing
but the patina of age to authenticate the numbers it contains. The method we will be using in this design guide
follows the latest edition of The National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA).
The NFPA method was removed from the NFPA 99 because it was considered out of date. Fortunately, it at least
has a research history. We continue to use these two in the US because we have used them for so long that we
understand their restrictions and we know from experience that they do work.
The HTM method is published in the HTM 2022 standard, and is the method used in the UK We have included it here
as an additional method for comparison.
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Steps to Implementing the Medical Vacuum (Suction) System
DISCOVERY
1. Should existing equipment be incorporated along with the Medical Vacuum Systems, determine the
dimensions, type, capacity and current loading of the existing equipment. Ensure the existing equipment is
compatible with the current standard.
2. Determine the number type and inlet count of all occupancies in the facility which will receive medical
vacuum inlets.
3. Determine if there are unusual circumstances which may increase vacuum use. One classic example is within
the long term care facility in which wheelchair bound ventilator patients are taught to suction their own
airway. Suction demand is enormous as they leave the suction lines open constantly. A system sized using
traditional criteria would burn itself out in a matter of months under such a load.
4. Examine the location intended for the exhaust. NFPA mandates the exhaust of the vacuum pump be located
outdoor to avoid possible contamination of the intake system (e.g., the medical air intake system). The exhaust
shall be located a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) from any other door or openings, 50 ft (15 m) from any mechanical
air intake and a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) above grade. The end of the exhaust shall be turned downward and
screened. The exhaust piping for a medical vacuum system shall be connected only to the medical vacuum
system and not used for any other purpose. Note: consideration should be given to the effects of prevailing
winds or accumulated snow on the exhaust(s).
5. Determine a routing for the exhaust piping and note it on the building drawings. Piping for medical vacuum
systems shall be routed in such a way that it is not subjected to temperature lower than 40°F (4°C). The exhaust
shall be free of loops and dips in order to eliminate the potential of trapping condensate or oil.
6. Ensure the intended location for the vacuum plant is adequately ventilated or is at minimum air conditioned.
The plant will emancipate considerable amount of heat into the surrounding. Hence, it must be factored in
when selecting a vacuum pump site; determining the adequacy of ventilation; or BTU requirements for air
conditioning. (BTU data is furnished in the equipment data sheet).
7. Determine the availability of electrical service.
8. If the vacuum system is not already piped to the intended location, determine the routing for the piping and
note it on the building drawings.
DESIGN
1. Follow directions for laying out piped medical gases. This will provide the count of inlets and occupancies
which are necessary for the next steps.
PLANT SIZING
There are several methods available for sizing medical vacuum. For the purpose of this design guide, only
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 99) Method will be discussed.
Vacuum
Free Air Allowance,
Number Simultaneous Number of Units Vacuum
SCFM
of Outlets Beds, Rooms,
Required Per Per Per
Location of Outlets Use Factor (%) Outlets SCFM
Bed Room Outlet
Anesthetizing Locations
Operating Room 3/Room 3.5 100 0 0.00
Cystocscopy 3/Room 2 100 0 0.00
Delivery 3/Room 1 100 0 0.00
Special Procedures (open
3/Room 4 100 0 0.00
heart, transplates, etc)
Emergency / Major Trauma
3/Room 3 100 0 0.00
Room
Other Anaesthetizing
2/Room 1 50 0 0.00
Locations
Evacuation Vacuum 2/Room 1 100 0 0.00
Acute Care Locations (Non-Anesthetizing Locations)
Recovery Room 3/Bed 1.5 50 0 0.00
Intensive Care Units (except
3/Bed 2 75 0 0.00
cardiac)
Cardiac I.C.U. 2/Bed 1 50 10 5.00
Emergency Rooms 2/Bed 1 100 0 0.00
Special Procedure
2/Room 1.5 30 0 0.00
(x-ray, dialysis, etc)
Catherization Lab 2/Room 1 10 0 0.00
Surgical Excision Rooms 1/Room 1 10 0 0.00
Neonatal I.C.U. 2/Bed 1 50 0 0.00
Sub-Acute Care Areas (Non-Anesthetizing Locations)
Patient Room - Surgical 1/Bed 1.5 15 0 0.00
Patient Room - Medical 1/Bed 1 10 0 0.00
Exam & Treatment Rooms 1/Room 1 10 0 0.00
Nursery 1/4 Bassinets 1 10 0 0.00
Nursery Premature 1/4 Bassinets 1 25 0 0.00
Other Patient Rooms 0.00
Respiratory Care Dept 1/Room 1.5 10 0 0.00
Central Supply, Equipment 0.00
Repair/Calibration 0.00
Teaching 1/Room 1.5 10 0 0.00
Autopsy 1/Table 1.5 10 0 0.00
Future Expansion 0.00
PEAK CALCULATED DEMAND IN SCFM: 5.00
Altitude above sea level, feet: 0.00
PEAK CALCULATED DEMAND IN SCFM, ALTITUDE ADJUSTED: 5.00
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Note on Sizing Methods:
All sizing methods are only approximations and should be used judiciously. If an existing vacuum plant is being
replaced, the operating characteristics of that vacuum pump can be an important gauge of likely future use. For
example, if an existing 5 HP pump provides an ample amount of medical suction, but the sizing table yields much
larger requirements, it may be suitable to use a smaller compromise unit in preference rather than to simply rely on
the results from the Amico Sizing Guide.
ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
If a pump is to be operated at higher elevations, the peak calculated demand from Table 1 should be multiplied
by the appropriate correction factor. This method of correction assumes upsizing the pump to hold as close to
the standard vacuum level (19 inHgV) as possible and represents the ratio of ACFM at sea level vs. the ACFM at the
altitude. (See Table 2).
Note A: Do this calculation after calculating for any future expansion. Pumps may have to be oversized to
compensate for altitude.
Note B: This table is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a mandatory part of this standard. The health
care facility should determine its own requirements in consultation with its technical and clinical staff,
consulting engineer and equipment supplier.
Altitude Normal Barometric Pressure Multiplier Used for Required SCFM (Hg)
Sea Level 760 mmHg (29.92") 1.00
500 ft. (152 m) 747 mmHg (29.39") 1.02
1,000 ft. (305 m) 733 mmHg (28.86") 1.04
1,500 ft. (457 m) 720 mmHg (28.33") 1.06
2,000 ft. (609 m) 707 mmHg (27.82") 1.08
2,500 ft. (762 m) 694 mmHg (27.32") 1.10
3,000 ft. (900 m) 681 mmHg (26.82") 1.12
3,500 ft. (1,067 m) 669 mmHg (26.33") 1.14
4,000 ft. (1,219 m) 656 mmHg (25.84") 1.16
5,000 ft. (1,525 m) 633 mmHg (24.90") 1.20
6,000 ft. (1,828 m) 609 mmHg (23.98") 1.25
7,000 ft. (2,133 m) 587 mmHg (23.09") 1.30
8,000 ft. (2,438 m) 565 mmHg (22.23") 1.35
9,000 ft. (2,743 m) 543 mmHg (21.93") 1.40
10,000 ft. (3,048 m) 523 mmHg (20.58") 1.45
When specifying the unit, require the system to be purchased with provision for the additional pump(s). A
representative specification would read: “provide duplex vacuum plant with triplex controls ready for a future
third pump”. Such a system provides an effective method of expanding system capacity, is more capital-efficient
and ensures better operating characteristics and reliability. Nevertheless, it is essentially important that the intake,
electrical services and system piping are correctly sized for the entire expected capacity, so these larger values
should be used in all calculations.
PLANT SELECTION
Select a preferred technology (see Technology Comparison Chart on Page 6). More specific assistance in selecting a
technology may be obtained by contacting your local Amico Source Corporation representative.
Choose a horsepower from the preferred technology with the capacity nearest to (but typically greater than) the
Peak Calculated Demand (PCD).
Note that for some technologies, there is more than one plant architecture. Should one or more architecture be
available for selection, choose the one best suited to the site condition. If in doubt as to which arrangement is most
suitable for a particular situation, contact your local Amico Source Corporation representative for assistance.
Reference the Technology Comparison Chart for the particular system selected. This chart lists all of the essential
information regarding the system and should be utilized as a quick reference in the following steps.
GENERAL LAYOUT
1. Place the plant in scale on the plan drawings in the designated location. Ensure that the plant has sufficient
space on all sides for maintenance access and proper ventilation. In front, the control cabinet must have 3 ft
(0.92 m) clearance, and Amico Source Corporation recommends 2 ft (0.61 m) minimum clearance all around.
It is sometimes possible to reduce this clearance with exact knowledge of maintenance access requirements.
Consult with your local Amico Source Corporation representative if circumstances allow less space.
2. Place the equipment in elevation views as appropriate.
3. On the plans, finalize the routing for the exhaust.
4. Size the exhaust piping. The sizing process is iterative:
a. Start with the total actual length of piping and make an estimate for the line size.
b. By using your estimated size, add equivalent lengths for the fittings employed.
c. Check that the size of the intake piping is still acceptable at the new equivalent length. If not,
re-estimate the next larger size and repeat the steps above. The line may also be more accurately
sized by actual calculation. Intake piping must be sized to induce no more than 4 inches (100 mm)
water column backpressure at the pump outlet when all pumps are running. (Use total capacity for
this calculation NOT NFPA capacity). For unusual lengths or other circumstances, contact your local
Amico Source Corporation representative for assistance.
5. Finalize the connection to the distribution piping and size the system piping.
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SPECIFICATION
1. Select the sections appropriate to the desired technology and system architecture.
2. Write into the specification any exceptional requirements that are necessary (soft starters, etc.).
3. Schedule on the drawings the vacuum plant selected.
Schedule at least:
a. The capacity per pump (per NFPA) and total system capacity.
b. Horsepower per pump or Kilowatt.
c. Voltage, Hz and phase desired.
Characteristics Contact-Less Claw Liquid Ring – Water Sealed Lubricated Rotary Vane Oil Free Rotary Vane Rotary Screw
Reliability When
Good Excellent Good Moderate Good
Maintained
Longevity of Pump Good Excellent Good Moderate Good
Operating Cost for
Low High Moderate High High
150 ACFM at 24 inHg
Altitude Poor (1) Excellent No Limit Poor (1) Poor (1)
Maintenance Low, Easy * Low, Can be Complex High, Can be Complex Moderate, Easy High, Can be Complex
Efficiency Very High Low High Moderate Low
VFD Capability Very High Low No Low Low
Advantages • Low operating cost • Pump life, ambient • High vacuum • Low maintenance • Good for high hp
• Excellent choice temperature indifferent • Long vane life • Low run temperature application
for dedicated • Excellent choice for a • No water and sewage • Enclosed unit
anaesthesia dedicated anaesthesia costs
evacuation system system
• Low noise level
• Low maintenance
• Air cooled design
• No rust and scale
problems
• Low operating cost
Disadvantages • High initial cost • Dependence on a reliable • High maintenance • Much shorter vane • Requires a large
• Higher noise level supply of water • Unsuitable for a life than lubricated footprint
compared to other • Good water quality is crucial dedicated anaesthesia pumps • No customization
systems to avoid premature failures evacuation system • Lower capacity per allowed
• Higher heat load due to scale build-up • Cannot take a slug of horsepower than
or higher running water other designs
temperature
Sizing Error Tolerance Good Excellent Poor (2) Good Good
Suitability for
Excellent (4) Excellent DO NOT USE Poor (3) DO NOT USE
Dedicated WAGD
Ambient Temperature Limit of 100°F No Limit if Water is Cool Limit of 100°F Limit of 100°F Limit of 110°F
dB at 10 hp 83 76 76 81 89**
Top Vacuum 22 inHgV** 26 inHgV 29 inHgV 23 inHgV 29 inHgV
Manufacturer Busch, Elmo Rietschle Travaini Becker, Busch, Becker, Busch Quincy
Elmo Rietschle
* Indicates the Pump is highly recommended where this characteristic is desired. (2) Lubricated rotary vane machines may not easily tolerate being undersized.
** At 20 hp (3) Oil free rotary vanes use graphite vanes which are not generally suitable with elevated oxidizer
(1) Pumps can be operated at higher elevations if a lower ultimate vacuum is accepted or life of concentrations. Some manufacturers claim they can be rendered.
vanes is reduced. (4) In the O₂ assured version.
These tables represent standard systems and configurations and do not represent all configurations.
In particular:
Envelope dimensions do not include maintenance space. Amico Source Corporation recommends 36" (92 cm) on
all sides but less space may be possible with an understanding of the system maintenance requirements. In all cases
the National Electrical Code requires a minimum clearance of 36" (92 cm) in front of the control cabinet.
Contact your local Amico Source Corporation representative should you require fitting the systems in smaller spaces.
All systems listed have the standard receivers. Larger receivers usually change the envelope dimensions.
The modular system’s envelope dimensions shown represent a typical arrangement for minimum floor space.
However, modular systems are easily located wherever appropriate, which will change the dimensional
requirements. Envelope dimensions for modular systems should be used only for informational purposes.
More details on all dimensions will be found on the spec sheets for the system selected and the spec sheet should
be consulted when doing final layout.
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Medical Vacuum Systems Glossary and Specifications
Table 3: Medical Vacuum Systems Glossary
Definitions
ACFM • Actual Cubic Feet per Minute is an expression of actual air volume, generally
corrected for and reference to a particular pressure.
Continuous Duty • Operational reference to compressors operating 24 hours a day,
continuously.
Continuous Duty Rated • Vacuum systems which can operate continuously (24 hours per day) if
necessary but normally only operate on demand.
Displacement • Theoretical physical volume of the air in the pump chamber based upon
100% pumping efficiency, with no allowances made for heat, friction,
clearances or other losses in the compression cycle.
Duplex System • Systems comprised of two (2) pumps, each rated for 100% Peak Calculated
Load (PCL) pipeline system.
Intermittent Duty • Reference to pumps not capable of operating continuously (e.g., pump
design requires periodic shut-down for cooling or oil transfer).
LPM • Abbreviation for Liters Per Minute; a measure of the flow rate of a gas.
NTP • Normal Temperature and Pressure - generally accepted as 70˚F (20˚C), 14.969
psi/29.92 inHg barometric pressure, and 36% relative humidity.
Peak Calculated • The maximum estimated demand a medical facility will require of a medical
Load (PCL) vacuum system.
• Calculated at SCFM at 483 mmHg (20 inHg).
SCFM • Standard Cubic Feet per Minute is an expression of air at NTP.
Simultaneous Demand • Operating reference to a condition where all pumps (lead and lag pumps)
run simultaneously to satisfy demand in excess of lead pump(s) capability
Source End Vacuum • The vacuum (negative pressure) level required at the vacuum system source
in order to provide the vacuum level at terminal units (outlets) required by
the specific suction regulators utilized in the facility.
Timed Alternation • Lead and lag pumps alternate on a timed basis. In medical vacuum
applications, all systems should be able to operate on a timed alternation
bases to ensure equal wear of the vacuum pumps.
Triplex Systems • Medical vacuum system with three compressors (3), each sized for 50% PCL.
Quadruplex System • Medical vacuum system with four compressors (4), each sized for 33% PCL.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including general and supplementary
conditions and Division I specification section, apply to this section.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. All materials used shall be new and of the best grade and quality obtainable and workmanship shall be first
class in every respect. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all local, state or federal codes.
2. Provide all elements and accessories required for complete systems per NFPA 99 most recent edition.
3. Contractor shall make all necessary connections to owner furnished equipment.
4. Install all piping as shown on Drawings described herein and as described in Section 15050, “Basic Materials
and Methods”: using methods of fabrication, grading, testing, repairing, cleaning and other procedures as
described.
5. Electrical power wiring for vacuum pump(s), WAGD producer(s), ceiling columns, alarms, and modular
accessories associated with the system(s) shall be part of the electrical contract. Any equipment supplied by
this contractor that requires additional electrical services shall be the responsibility of this contractor to provde
these services.
6. Perform installer pressure testing, cross connection testing and final testing per NFPA 99's most recent edition
and using procedures as specified.
7. Retain a qualified third party verifier acceptable to the engineer and owner to perform and attest to final
verification of the systems. Make corrections as needed, including additional testing in order to prevent full and
unqualified certification.
7. C
oordinate with owner retained verifier for final verification of the systems. Make corrections as needed,
including additional testing if necessary to attain full certification.
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COORDINATION
1. Medical Gas Contractor shall coordinate with other trades to ensure timely installations and evade conflicts
and interference.
2. Work with metal stud partition installer and/or mason to ensure anchors, sleeves and similar items are
provided in sufficient time to avoid delays; chases and openings are properly sized and prepared.
3. Coordinate with owner to ensure medical gas outlets, whether owner supplied or contractor supplied, in
walls, ceilings and all equipments are provided by the same Medical Gas Equipment Manufacturer (MGEM) are
satisfactory to the owner.
4. Coordinate with bulk cryogenic gas supplier for installation, connection and verification of bulk gas supply
systems.
5. Medical Gas Contractor shall supply and install the master alarm system (including the signal wiring). The
electrical contractor shall provide power wiring to each alarm panel. Medical Gas Contractor is responsible
for proper termination, testing and marking of alarm panels. Termination shall be done by or under the
supervision of manufacturer of the alarm panels.
6. Coordinate with Medical Gas Verifier to deliver a complete, tested medical gas installation ready for owner’s
use.
SUBMITTALS
C. Pre-approval
1. Written pre-approval is required for equipment not exactly matching specifications. Submit the information
required under submittals above, attaching a cover letter stating the exact areas of deviation.
2. A request for pre-approval of equipment must be received by the engineer no less than three days (72 hours)
prior to bid.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory Requirements
1. Electrical Control systems and Medical Gas Alarms are to be UL listed as assemblies with label affixed.
2. Medical air, instrument air, medical vacuum and WAGD controls are to be wired in accordance with NEC.
3. MGEM will include with submittals an affidavit attesting to compliance with all relevant paragraphs of NFPA
99’s most recent edition including 'D - Verification' on next page.
4. MGEM personnel assembling medical air, instrument air, vacuum and WAGD plant shall meet the latest edition
of NFPA 99 section titled “Qualification of Installers” and hold medical gas endorsements as under ASSE 6010.
5. The Contractor shall furnish documentation attesting that all installed piping materials were purchased
cleaned and complied with the requirements of NFPA 99 5.1.10.1 and 5.1.10.2.
6. The Contractor shall furnish copies of ASSE 6010 qualifications for all workers installing medical gas piping.
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C. Warranty
1. Warranty will be expressly complete, include all components of the system and be the responsibility of the
MGEM for record only. Warranties limiting the responsibility of the MGEM for any system component or which
pass through the MGEM to another manufacturer are not acceptable.
2. All source medical gas components shall be warranted by the MGEM of record for a minimum of 30 months
from date of shipment.
3. Warranties shall include on site repairs including travel, labour and parts.
4. Shipping and installation costs after the first 12 months will be borne by the customer.
D. Verification
1. Medical Gas Contractor shall deliver to the owner a complete system certification.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
QUALIFICATION OF MANUFACTURER(S)
1. The manufacturer shall supply all of the medical gas systems and equipments to include outlets, valves and
gauges, valve boxes, alarm panels, manifolds, medical air, instrument air, vacuum and WAGD sources.
2. The MGEM shall have a product specialist available to periodically check with the contractor during installation
of the pipeline systems equipment. MGEM shall provide service support to the hospital after turnover.
3. Approved MGEM of Piping Systems Components and Medical Gas Alarms:
a. Amico Source Corporation.
b. Alternate by _____________ with pre-approval.
4. MGEM shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience manufacturing medical air and vacuum systems.
5. Written pre-approval is required for all equipment from other manufacturers.
Specifier: Determine the size of vacuum plant required and place on the medical gas schedule
1. Provide a complete medical vacuum source, complying with all relevant requirements of the latest edition
of NFPA 99 and supplying medical vacuum continuously for the life of the equipment. The unit shall be
manufactured by Amico Source Corporation or pre-approved equal.
2. All components shall be at least duplexed and valved (or check valved as provided in NFPA 99) to allow
servicing to any components devoid of interruption of vacuum supply to the facility during any maintenance
operation or any condition of single fault failure. Each pump exhaust shall be isolated by a union fitting
permitting capping for service removal.
3. Furnish a complete plant consisting of pumps, receiver and controls capable of providing the scheduled
capacity with one pump out of service. All capacities will be indicated in SCFM at 20 inHG.
A. Pumps
Vacuum pumps shall be provided as follows:
Specifier: select the paragraph below reflecting the preferred technology:
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APPLICABLE TO ALL PUMPS:
1. Each pump shall have a built-in anti-suck-back valve mounted at the pump inlet. Each pump shall be
equipped with one pump isolation ball valve, one inlet check valve and one inlet stainless steel flex connector.
(Option: one bacterial removal inlet filter. The bacterial filter shall meet the requirements of the D.H.S.S. for
infectious disease units with complete bacterial removal to 0.0001% penetration.)
2. Each vacuum pump shall be direct-driven through a shaft coupling by a NEMA C-face motor, TEFC, NFPA
approved electric motor wired for operation on a ____ volt, ____ hertz, 3 phase power supply. Belt drives shall
not be permitted.
B. Receiver
The receiver is to be made of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials, be capable of withstanding a gauge pressure of
200 psi and 29.9" gauge HgV. The receiver shall be epoxy-lined sized in accordance with the requirements of the
medical vacuum system and in compliance with all the requirements with Section VIII, unfired pressure vessels of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The receiver shall also include:
1. The inside of the receiver consists of a two-part epoxy coating providing rust protection equal or better than
that achieved by galvanizing.
2. Manual drain valves.
3. Liquid level indicator.
4. Source shut off valve.
5. Equipped with a means for bypassing the receiver to allow repair and maintenance.
The exhaust of the vacuum pumps shall be outdoors to avoid possible contamination of the intake system (e.g., the
medical air intake system) and the exhaust shall be:
1. Located at least 10 ft (3 m) away from any door or operable window, door, air intake or other openings in
buildings.
2. At a level different from air intake.
3. Where prevailing winds, adjacent buildings, topography, or other influences that would not divert the exhaust
into occupied areas or prevent dispersion of the exhaust.
4. The end of the exhaust shall be turned downward, screened, and otherwise be protected against the entry of
vermin, debris, or precipitation by screening fabricated or composed of a non-corroding material.
5. Each pump can be isolated by manual or check valve, blind flange, or tube cap to prevent open exhaust
piping when pump(s) are removed for service and consequent flow of exhaust air into the room.
Only panel components that are commercially available and not of propriety design will be considered.
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3. Options (Multicolor touch screen only):
a. Alarm logging.
b. Alarm emailing.
c. BACNET connection.
d. Extra alarm points monitoring.
e. Internet remote panel control via 3G cellular network (Monthly connection fee applies).
f. Variable Speed Drive (VFD).
g.
4. Panel designed with selectable options to fully match applications
a. All system settings shall be user adjustable and accessible with the system in operation and the
control panel door closed (password protected).
b. Adjustments can be made to pressure settings to match the customer’s requirements.
c. All alarms to require manual reset.
5. Standard alarms shall open on failure with local audible and visual alarms with dry contacts for the following
conditions:
SPACE-SAVER CONFIGURATION
Vertical configurations have two pumps stacked on a single
vertical tank. This configuration is only suitable for smaller
vacuum pumps or pumps with very little inherent vibration such
as Contact-less Claws. It is the most space-efficient of all medical
vacuum configurations.
SKID MOUNT
These systems are mounted on separate skids. This configuration
is suitable for larger vacuum pumps. This type of vacuum system
is also designed for ease of transportation.
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Notes:
The location and number of vacuum terminal units in a system must be determined by consultation with the
medical and hospital staff having knowledge of the requirements for and the utilization of vacuum in each space or
patient location. Often individual state requirements will dictate specific numbers and locations for vacuum outlets.
The usage factor is a function of the anticipated procedure(s) and apparatus which could be encountered
simultaneously and may vary from one facility to another.
1. Locate the medical vacuum exhaust outdoors in a manner that will minimize the hazards of noise and
contamination to the hospital and its environment. The exhaust shall be located remote from any door,
window, air intake or other openings in buildings with particular attention given to separate levels of intake
and discharge. Care shall also be exercised to avoid discharge locations contraindicated by prevailing winds,
adjacent buildings, topography and other influences. Outdoor exhausts shall be protected against entry of
insects, vermin, debris or precipitation. Exhaust lines shall be sized to minimize back pressure. Discharge piping
shall be free of dips or loops that might trap condensate or oil. If such discharge piping is unavoidable, a
trapping drip leg shall be installed to keep the piping free of fluid buildup. The exhaust shall be located at least
30 ft (10 m) from any door or operable window, 50 ft (15 m) from any mechanical air intake and a minimum of
10 ft (3 m) above grade.
2. Medical vacuum exhausts for separate pumps shall be permitted to be joined together to one common
exhaust, provided such intake is appropriately sized.
3. Discharge of pumps utilizing a common exhaust pipe shall be fitted with a check valve, or a manual value
(locked open) or arranged to permit capping of the active pipe when removing or servicing the pump.
4. Install a drip leg at the base of each pump exhaust line riser.
5. Minimum exhaust pipe sizing required based on the medical vacuum system horsepower, configuration and
the total pipe length (including elbows) in the medical vacuum exhaust line (see Table 4).
a. The medical vacuum exhausts are joined together to one common exhaust.
b. Minimum pipe size must be maintained for the total length of exhaust pipe.
c. Use the next larger size pipe in the event the minimum size is not available.
Flow Basis
Unit SCFM@50 PSI Allowable Equivalent Run (Feet)
(LPM@345kPa)
Nominal Pipe Size: 1.5" 2.0" 2.5" 3.0" 4.0" 5.0" 6.0" 8.0"
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Lubricated
Rotary Vane Vacuum System
Control Panel Specifications • All control and alarm functions shall remain energized
while any compressor in the system remains electrically
online.
• UL listed control panel has a NEMA 12 enclosure.
• The lag compressor shall be able to start automatically if
• Externally operable circuit breakers with door the lead compressor fails to operate.
interlocks, control circuit transformers with fused
primary and secondary circuits, H-O-A switches and • Alarm contacts are provided for remote annunciation for
magnetic starters with three leg overload protection. all alarm points.
• Touch screen monitor displays the hours of operation • Alarm logging within the control panel PLC
of each pump, settings of the system and indicates (premium only).
any faults.
• Ethernet connection for remote panel control
• Lighting on the H-O-A switches indicates which (premium only).
pump is running.
• Air inlet and electrical shall be completely pre-piped • Interconnecting piping shall consist of iron/galvanized
and pre-wired to a single point service connection. pipe and fittings.
Furnish and install, where shown on the drawing, a prefabricated desiccant air treatment system as manufactured by Amico Source Corporation.
The service of a factory trained representative shall be made available at job site to check installation and start up as well as train operating personnel in
proper operation and maintenance procedures. A start-up form shall be completed at the time of start-up by a factory trained representative.
Amico Source Corporation | 85 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N4, Canada | 71 East Industry Court, Deer Park, NY 11729, USA
Toll Free Tel: 1.877.264.2697 | Tel: 905.764.0800 | Fax: 905.764.0862
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ROTARY VANE - LUBRICATED DUPLEX TANK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.0 HP - 10.0 HP)
VACUUM PUMP
ELECTRIC MOTOR
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES)
A
INLET CONNECTION
PRO IEC MONITOR
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW) OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V
1 80 4.6 5.5 4.6 5.5 839 15.1 32 68 60
V-RVL-D-080P-TH-N-010 0.75 0.75 7 7 4 4 2,545 72
(0.75) (303) (130) (156) (130) (156) (381) (1.40) (0.81) (1.73) (1.52)
1.5 80 5.8 7.0 5.8 7.0 1064 19.4 40 70 60
V-RVL-D-080P-TH-N-015 1.25 1.25 10 8 5 4 3,818 70
(1.12) (303) (165) (198) (165) (198) (482) (1.81) (1.02) (1.78) (1.52)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 2 80 9.2 11.0 9.2 11.0 1041 16.5 34 70 60
V-RVL-D-080P-TH-N-020 1.25 1.25 12 11 6 5 5,091 70
(1.49) (303) (260) (311) (260) (311) (472) (1.54) (0.86) (1.78) (1.52)
3 80 14.2 17.0 14.2 17.0 1213 20.8 40 75 60
V-RVL-D-080P-TH-N-030 1.25 1.25 18 16 9 8 7,636 70
(2.24) (303) (401) (481) (401) (481) (550) (1.94) (1.02) (1.91) (1.52)
5 120 30.8 37.0 30.8 37.0 1795 30.9 57 78 66
V-RVL-D-120P-TH-N-050 2.0 2.0 29 26 15 13 12,727 79
(3.73) (454) (873) (1048) (873) (1048) (814) (2.87) (1.45) (1.98) (1.68)
7.5 120 43.3 52.0 43.3 52.0 1941 30.6 55 80 65
V-RVL-D-120P-TH-N-075 2.0 2.0 42 41 24 20 19,091 79
(5.59) (454) (1227) (1472) (1227) (1472) (880) (2.84) (1.40) (2.03) (1.65)
10 120 64.2 77.0 64.2 77.0 2204 32.2 58 80 65
V-RVL-D-120P-TH-N-100 2.0 2.0 53 51 30 26 25,455 81
(7.46) (454) (1817) (2180) (1817) (2180) (100) (2.99) (1.47) (2.03) (1.65)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
VACUUM PUMP
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES) (8) HOLES 5/8" DIA. FOR
ANCHORING TO FLOOR
RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW)
OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V
1 200 4.6 5.5 4.6 5.5 1349 25.7 66 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-010* (0.75) 0.75 0.75 7 7 4 4 2,545 72
(757) (130) (156) (130) (156) (612) (2.37) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
1.5 200 5.8 7.0 5.8 7.0 1523 25.7 66 56 91
1.25 1.25 10 8 5 4 3,818 70
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-015* (1.12) (757) (165) (198) (165) (198) (691) (2.38) (1.68) (1.42) (2.31)
2 200 9.2 11.0 9.2 11.0 1551 25.7 66 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-020* (1.49) 1.25 1.25 12 11 6 5 5,091 70
(757) (260) (311) (260) (311) (704) (2.38) (1.68) (1.42) (2.31)
3 200 14.2 17.0 14.2 17.0 1655 25.7 66 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-030* (2.24) 1.25 1.25 18 16 9 8 7,636 70
(757) (401) (481) (401) (481) (751) (2.38) (1.68) (1.42) (2.31)
5 200 30.8 37.0 30.8 37.0 226 2 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-050 (3.73) 2.0 2.0 29 26 15 13 12,727 79
(757) (873) (1048) (873) (1048) (1026) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
7.5 200 43.3 52.0 43.3 52.0 2408 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-075 (5.59) 2.0 2.0 42 41 24 20 19,091 79
(757) (1227) (1472) (1227) (1472) (1092) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
10 200 64.2 77.0 64.2 77.0 2688 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-100 (7.46) 2.0 2.0 53 51 30 26 25,455 81
*SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIFFERS FROM MODEL SHOWN (757) (1817) (2180) (1817) (2180) (1219) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
15 200 92.5 111.0 92.5 111.0 4039 51.1 92 80 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-150* (11.2) 3.0 3.0 81 75 45 37 38,182 83
(757) (2619) (3143) (2619) (3143) (1832) (4.75) (2.34) (2.03) (2.29)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 20 200 114.2 137.0 114.2 137.0 4367 51.1 92 80 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-200* (14.9) 3.0 3.0 108 104 56 52 50,909 84
(757) (3233) (3879) (3233) (3879) (1981) (4.75) (2.34) (2.03) (2.29)
25 200 140.0 168.0 140.0 168.0 4785 51.1 92 80 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-250* (18.6) 3.0 3.0 140 124 74 62 63,611 85
(757) (3964) (4757) (3964) (4757) (2170) (4.75) (2.34) (2.03) (2.29)
30 200 165.0 198.0 165.0 198.0 5116 80.0 144 80 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-300* (22.4) 4.0 3.0 - 148 90 80 76,333 81
(757) (4668) (5601) (4668) (5601) (2321) (7.43) (3.66) (2.03) (2.29)
40 200 201.0 242.0 201.0 242.0 6642 91.7 150 88 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-400* (29.8) 4.0 3.0 - 198 102 - 101,777 83
(757) (5701) (6841) (5701) (6841) (3013) (8.53) (3.81) (2.24) (2.29)
50 200 246.0 295.0 246.0 295.0 6672 91.7 150 88 90
V-RVL-D-200P-SS-N-500* (37.3) 4.0 3.0 - 244 128 122 127,222 84
(757) (6968) (8362) (6968) (8362) (3026) (8.53) (3.81) (2.24) (2.29)
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ROTARY VANE - LUBRICATED DUPLEX "SPACE SAVER" VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.0 HP - 10.0 HP)
VACUUM PUMP
ELECTRIC MOTOR
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES)
A
INLET CONNECTION
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
TANK ISOLATION VALVE
VACUUM PUMP
B
DISCHARGE
(3 PLACES)
(8) HOLES 5/8" DIA. FOR
ANCHORING TO FLOOR
A
INLET
CONNECTION
PRO IEC MONITOR
CHECK VALVE
(3 PLACES)
1 NPT DRAIN
W L
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ROTARY VANE - LUBRICATED QUADRAPLEX STACK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.0 HP - 50.0 HP)
B
DISCHARGE
(4 PLACES)
VACUUM PUMP
PUMP ISOLATION VALVE
(4 PLACES)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
(12) HOLES 5/8" DIA.
FOR ANCHORING
TO FLOOR
QUADRAPLEX CONTROL
PANEL
H TANK ISOLATION
FLANGE
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW) OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V
1 200 4.6 5.5 13.8 16.5 1833 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-010* 1.25 0.75 14 14 8 8 7,635 77
(0.75) (757) (130) (156) (389) (467) (831) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
1.5 200 5.8 7.0 17.5 21.0 2131 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-015* 2.0 1.25 20 17 10 8 11,454 75
(1.12) (757) (165) (198) (496) (595) (967) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
2 200 9.2 11.0 27.5 33.0 2187 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-020* 2.0 1.25 25 22 12 11 15,273 75
(1.49) (757) (260) (311) (779) (934) (992) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
3 200 14.2 17.0 42.5 51.0 2395 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-030* 2.0 1.25 36 31 18 16 22,908 75
(2.24) (757) (401) (481) (1203) (1444) (1086) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
5 200 30.8 37.0 92.5 111.0 3517 51.9 115 65 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-050 4.0 2.0 58 52 29 26 38,181 84
(3.73) (757) (873) (1048) (2619) (3143) (1595) (4.82) (2.92) (1.65) (2.31)
7.5 200 43.3 52.0 130.0 156.0 3809 51.9 115 65 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-075 4.0 2.0 84 82 48 41 57,273 84
(5.59) (757) (1227) (1472) (3681) (4417) (1728) (4.82) (2.92) (1.65) (2.31)
10 200 64.2 77.0 192.5 231.0 4369 51.9 115 65 91
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-100 4.0 2.0 106 102 60 51 76,365 86
(7.46) (757) (1817) (2180) (5451) (6541) (1982) (4.82) (2.92) (1.65) (2.31)
*SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIFFERS FROM MODEL SHOWN 15 200 92.5 111.0 277.5 333.0 6988 80.0 144 80 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-150* 5.0 3.0 162 150 89 75 114,546 88
(11.2) (757) (2619) (3143) (7858) (9429) (3170) (7.43) (3.66) (2.03) (2.29)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 20 200 114.2 137.0 342.5 411.0 7644 80.0 144 80 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-200* 5.0 3.0 216 208 112 104 152,727 89
(14.9) (757) (3233) (3879) (9699) (11638) (3467) (7.43) (3.66) (2.03) (2.29)
25 200 140.0 168.0 420.0 504.0 8480 80.0 144 80 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-250* 5.0 3.0 280 248 148 124 190,833 90
(18.6) (757) (3964) (4757) (11893) (14272) (3847) (7.43) (3.66) (2.03) (2.29)
30 200 165.0 198.0 495.0 593.0 9087 137.8 248 80 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-300* 6.0 3.0 - 296 180 160 228,999 86
(22.4) (757) (4668) (5601) (14003) (16803) (4122) (12.80) (6.30) (2.03) (2.29)
40 200 201.0 242.0 604.0 725.0 12134 151.6 248 88 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-400* 6.0 3.0 - 396 204 - 305,331 88
(29.8) (757) (5701) (6841) (17103) (20524) (5504) (14.11) (6.30) (2.24) (2.29)
50 200 246.0 295.0 738.0 886.0 12194 151.6 248 88 90
V-RVL-Q-200P-SS-N-500* 6.0 3.0 - 488 256 244 381,666 89
(37.3) (757) (6968) (8362) (20905) (25086) (5531) (14.11) (6.30) (2.24) (2.29)
Control Panel Specifications • All control and alarm functions shall remain energized
while any compressor in the system remains electrically
online.
• UL listed control panel has a NEMA 12 enclosure.
• The lag compressor shall be able to start automatically if
• Externally operable circuit breakers with door the lead compressor fails to operate.
interlocks, control circuit transformers with fused
primary and secondary circuits, H-O-A switches and • Alarm contacts are provided for remote annunciation for
magnetic starters with three leg overload protection. all alarm points.
• Touch screen monitor displays the hours of operation • Alarm logging within the control panel PLC
of each pump, setting of the system and indicates (premium only)
any faults.
• Ethernet connection for remote panel control
• Lighting on the H-O-A switches indicates which (premium only)
pump is running.
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Oil Less
Dry Rotary Vane Vacuum System
Vacuum System Specifications Intake Piping
• Each vacuum pump shall have a factory piped intake
with integral flex connector, isolation valve and check
• Meets or exceeds the requirements of NFPA 99.
valve.
• Package contains: lubricated rotary vane vacuum
• Interconnecting piping shall consist of iron/galvanized
pumps, associated equipment, one ASME air receiver
pipe and fittings.
and one control panel
• Air inlet and electrical shall be completely pre-piped • The receiver shall be rated for full vacuum service and
and pre-wired to a single point service connection. shall be equipped with a manual valve drain.
• All interconnecting piping and wiring shall be • Rated for a minimum 200 psig design pressure.
completed and operationally tested prior to
shipment.
Vacuum Pump
• Dry rotary vane, air-cooled design with integral, fully
re-circulating oil supply with sight glass to indicate oil
level.
The service of a factory trained representative shall be made available at job site to check installation and start up as well as train operating personnel in
proper operation and maintenance procedures.
Amico Source Corporation | 85 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N4, Canada | 71 East Industry Court, Deer Park, NY 11729, USA
Toll Free Tel: 1.877.264.2697 | Tel: 905.764.0800 | Fax: 905.764.0862
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ROTARY VANE - DRY DUPLEX TANK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.2 HP - 8.9 HP)
VACUUM PUMP
ELECTRIC MOTOR
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES)
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
A
INLET CONNECTION
PRO IEC MONITOR
DUPLEX CONTROL
PANEL
TANK ISOLATION
VALVE
H
RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW)
OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V 575V
1.2 80 4.4 5.3 4.4 5.3 865 16.1 34 68 60
V-RVD-D-080P-TH-N-012 (0.89) 0.75 1.0 8 8 4 4 4 3,056 67
(303) (126) (151) (126) (151) (393) (1.49) (0.86) (1.73) (1.52)
2 80 6.9 8.3 6.9 8.3 920 17.0 36 68 60
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST V-RVD-D-080P-TH-N-020 (1.49) 0.75 1.0 13 13 8 7 5 5,091 72
(303) (195) (234) (195) (234) (417) (1.58) (0.91) (1.73) (1.52)
3 80 10.4 12.5 10.4 12.5 1145 19.4 40 70 60
V-RVD-D-080P-TH-N-030 (2.24) 1.0 1.0 18 16 13 8 6 7,636 73
(303) (295) (354) (295) (354) (519) (1.81) (1.02) (1.78) (1.52)
4.8 120 18.4 22.1 18.4 22.1 1455 23.9 43 80 64
V-RVD-D-080P-TH-N-048 (3.58) 1.5 1.5 29 27 15 13 10 12,213 77
(454) (522) (626) (522) (626) (660) (2.22) (1.09) (2.03) (1.63)
6.4 120 34.2 41.0 34.2 41.0 2154 28.9 52 80 64
V-RVD-D-120P-TH-N-064 (4.77) 2.0 2.0 48 45 26 22 17 16,284 78
(454) (967) (1161) (967) (1161) (977) (2.68) (1.32) (2.03) (1.63)
8.9 120 42.7 51.3 42.7 51.3 2050 28.9 52 80 64
V-RVD-D-120P-TH-N-089 (6.64) 2.0 2.0 55 51 30 25 19 22,645 79
(454) (1209) (1451) (1209) (1451) (972) (2.68) (1.32) (2.03) (1.63)
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ROTARY VANE - DRY DUPLEX STACK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.2 HP - 17.7 HP)
CHECK VALVE A
(2 PLACES) INLET CONNECTION
ELECTRIC MOTOR
RECEIVER
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES) DUPLEX CONTROL
PANEL
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER
W L
ELECTRIC MOTOR
VACUUM PUMP
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES)
A
INLET CONNECTION
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
DUPLEX CONTROL
PANEL
RECEIVER
W L
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ROTARY VANE - DRY TRIPLEX STACK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(1.2 HP - 17.7 HP)
B
DISCHARGE
(3 PLACES)
RECEIVER
A
INLET CONNECTION
H
TRIPLEX CONTROL
TANK ISOLATION
PANEL
VALVE
CHECK VALVE
(3 PLACES)
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW)
OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V 575V
1.2 200 4.4 5.3 8.9 10.6 1682 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-012* (0.89) 1.0 1.0 12 12 7 6 6 6,112 70
(757) (126) (151) (251) (301) (763) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
2 200 6.9 8.3 13.8 16.5 1764 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-020* (1.49) 1.0 1.0 20 19 11 11 7 10,182 75
*SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIFFERS FROM MODEL SHOWN
(757) (195) (234) (390) (468) (800) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
3 200 10.4 12.5 20.8 25.0 2076 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-030* (2.24) 1.25 1.0 26 24 19 12 9 15,272 76
(757) (295) (354) (589) (708) (942) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 4.8 200 18.4 22.1 36.8 44.2 2442 26.1 67 56 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-048 (3.58) 2.0 1.5 43 40 23 20 15 24,426 80
(757) (522) (626) (1043) (1252) (1107) (2.42) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
6.4 200 34.2 41.0 68.4 82.0 3515 30.2 67 65 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-064 (4.77) 3.0 2.0 72 67 39 34 25 32,568 81
(757) (968) (1161) (1937) (2322) (1594) (2.81) (1.70) (1.65) (2.31)
8.9 200 42.7 51.3 85.4 102.5 3334 30.2 67 65 97
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-089 (6.64) 3.0 2.0 82 76 44 38 29 45,290 82
(757) (1209) (1451) (2419) (2902) (1512) (2.81) (1.70) (1.65) (2.46)
12.1 200 64.8 77.8 129.7 155.6 4279 48.6 100 70 91
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-121 (9.02) 5.0 4.0 114 107 62 53 47 61,576 82
(757) (1836) (2203) (3672) (4406) (1941) (4.52) (2.54) (1.78) (2.31)
17.7 200 86.2 103.4 172.3 206.8 4461 80.0 144 80 90
V-RVD-T-200P-SS-N-177* (13.2) 5.0 4.0 157 144 81 72 69 90,072 83
(757) (2440) (2928) (4880) (5856) (2024) (7.43) (3.66) (2.03) (2.29)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
B
DISCHARGE
(4 PLACES)
VACUUM PUMP
RECEIVER
A
INLET CONNECTION
CHECK VALVE
(4 PLACES)
PRO IEC MONITOR
QUADRAPLEX CONTROL H
TANK ISOLATION FLANGE
PANEL
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Oil Less
Contact-Less Claw Vacuum System
• UL listed control panel has a NEMA 12 enclosure. • All control and alarm functions shall remain energized
while any compressor in the system remains electrically
• Externally operable circuit breakers with door online.
interlocks, control circuit transformers with fused
primary and secondary circuits, H-O-A switches and • The lag compressor shall be able to start automatically if
magnetic starters with three leg overload protection. the lead compressor fails to operate.
• Touch screen monitor displays the hours of operation • Alarm contacts are provided for remote annunciation for
of each pump, setting of the system and indicates all alarm points.
any faults.
• Alarm logging within the control panel PLC
• Lighting on the H-O-A switches indicates which (premium only)
pump is running.
• Ethernet connection for remote panel control
• Audible and visual local alarms are included for (premium only)
compressor temperature malfunction and reserve
compressor in use.
• Liquid tight conduit, fittings and junction boxes for all • Rated for full vacuum service
control and power wiring are provided.
• Manual valve drain included
Vacuum Pump
• Continuous duty, high efficiency, oil less and
frictionless contact-less claw type.
The service of a factory trained representative shall be made available at job site to check installation and start up as well as train operating personnel in
proper operation and maintenance procedures.
Amico Source Corporation | 85 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N4, Canada | 71 East Industry Court, Deer Park, NY 11729, USA
Toll Free Tel: 1.877.264.2697 | Tel: 905.764.0800 | Fax: 905.764.0862
www.amico.com AS-SP-CNTCT-LS-CLW-VAC 08.26.2014
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CONTACTLESS CLAW - DRY DUPLEX TANK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(2.0 HP - 10.0 HP)
B
DISCHARGE
(2 PLACES)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
A
INLET
CONNECTION
RECEIVER
W L
ELECTRIC MOTOR
VACUUM PUMP
RECEIVER
PUMP ISOLATION VALVE
(2 PLACES)
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
PRO IEC MONITOR A
INLET
CONNECTION
DUPLEX CONTROL H
PANEL
TANK ISOLATION VALVE
B
DISCHARGE 1/2 NPT DRAIN AT THE
(2 PLACES) BACK OF RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW)
OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V
2 200 13.3 16.0 13.3 16.0 2304 26.1 67 56 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-020 (1.49) 1.25 1.0 14 14 7 7 5,091 70
(757) (378) (453) (378) (453) (1045) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
3 200 17.5 21.0 17.5 21.0 2326 26.1 67 56 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-030 (2.24) 1.25 1.0 20 19 10 9 7,636 70
(757) (496) (595) (496) (595) (1055) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
4 200 24.2 29.0 24.2 29.0 2304 26 .1 67 56 91
1.25 1.0 25 23 12 11 10,178 79
*SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIFFERS FROM MODEL SHOWN
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-040 (2.98) (757) (684) (821) (684) (821) (1045) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
5.4 200 31.7 38.0 31.7 38.0 2326 26.1 67 56 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-054 (4.03) 1.25 1.0 34 30 17 15 13,740 79
(757) (897) (1076) (897) (1076) (1055) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
6.4 200 43.3 52.0 43.3 52.0 2574 26.1 67 56 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-064 (4.77) 2.0 1.0 37 35 19 17 16,284 79
(757) (1227) (1472) (1227) (1472) (1168) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
7.5 200 54.2 65.0 54.2 65.0 2596 26.1 67 56 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-075 (5.59) 2.0 1.0 48 45 24 23 19,091 79
(757) (1534) (1841) (1534) (1841) (1178) (2.41) (1.70) (1.42) (2.31)
10 200 91.7 110.0 91.7 110.0 3000 30.2 67 65 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-100 (7.46) 3.0 2.0 54 48 - 24 25,455 83
(757) (2597) (3115) (2597) (3115) (1361) (2.81) (1.70) (1.65) (2.31)
15 200 107.5 129.0 107.5 129.0 3022 34.9 67 75 91
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-150 (11.2) 3.0 2.0 79 70 - 35 38,182 82
(757) (3044) (3653) (3044) (3653) (1371) (3.24) (1.70) (1.91) (2.31)
30 200 179.4 215.3 179.4 215.3 5153 66.7 120 80 92
V-CCD-D-200P-SS-N-300* (22.4) 4.0 4.0 160 144 92 72 76,333 83
(757) (5081) (6097) (5081) (6097) (2337) (6.19) (3.05) (2.03) (2.34)
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CONTACTLESS CLAW - DRY DUPLEX "SPACE SAVER" VACUUM SYSTEM
(2.0 HP - 10.0 HP)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
VACUUM PUMP
A
INLET CONNECTION
CHECK VALVE
(2 PLACES)
DUPLEX CONTROL
PANEL
RECEIVER
W L
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TANK NFPA SYSTEM CAPACITIES SYSTEM FLA
A B PUMP SCFM WEIGHT SQ. FT. SOUND
HP SIZE WITH ONE COMPRESSOR (WITH ALL COMPRESSORS SYSTEM W L H
MODEL INLET @ 19" HG (LPM) ON STANDBY @ 19" HG (LPM) IN LBS REQUIRED LEVEL
(kW)
OUTLET GALLON
RUNNING) BTU/HR (M) (M) (M)
NPT NPT (KG) (M²) dB (A)
(LITRE) 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 50 Hz Motor 60 Hz Motor 208V 230V 380V 460V
2 80 13.3 16.0 13.3 16.0 1579 19.9 55 52 92
V-CCD-D-080P-TS-N-020 (1.49) 1.25 1.0 14 14 7 7 5,091 70
(303) (378) (453) (378) (453) (716) (1.85) (1.40) (1.32) (2.34)
3 80 17.5 21.0 17.5 21.0 1601 19.9 55 52 92
V-CCD-D-080P-TS-N-030 (2.24) 1.25 1.0 20 19 10 9 7,636 70
(303) (496) (595) (496) (595) (726) (1.85) (1.40) (1.32) (2.34)
ADDITIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
4 80 24.2 29.0 24.2 29.0 1579 19.9 55 52 92
V-CCD-D-080P-TS-N-040 (2.98) 1.25 1.0 25 23 12 11 10,178 79
(303) (684) (821) (684) (821) (716) (1.85) (1.40) (1.32) (2.34)
5.4 80 31.7 38.0 31.7 38.0 1601 19.9 55 52 92
V-CCD-D-080P-TS-N-054 (4.03) 1.25 1.0 34 30 17 15 13,740 79
(303) (897) (1076) (897) (1076) (726) (1.85) (1.40) (1.32) (2.34)
6.4 120 43.3 52.0 43.3 52.0 2007 23.0 57 58 95
V-CCD-D-120P-TS-N-064 (4.77) 2.0 1.0 37 35 19 17 16,284 79
(454) (1227) (1472) (1227) (1472) (910) (2.13) (1.45) (1.47) (2.41)
7.5 120 54.2 65.0 54.2 65.0 2029 23.0 57 58 95
V-CCD-D-120P-TS-N-075 (5.59) 2.0 1.0 48 45 24 23 19,091 79
(454) (1534) (1841) (1534) (1841) (920) (2.13) (1.45) (1.47) (2.41)
10 120 60.8 73.0 60.8 73.0 2233 23.0 57 58 95
V-CCD-D-120P-TS-N-100 (7.46) 2.0 1.25 54 50 28 25 25,455 82
(454) (1723) (2067) (1723) (2067) (1013) (2.13) (1.45) (1.47) (2.41)
VACUUM PUMP
RECEIVER
A
INLET CONNECTION
CHECK VALVE
(3 PLACES)
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER
W L
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CONTACTLESS CLAW - DRY QUADRAPLEX STACK MOUNTED VACUUM SYSTEM
(2.0 HP - 30.0 HP)
PUMP ISOLATION VALVE
(4 PLACES)
ELECTRIC MOTOR
VACUUM PUMP
B
DISCHARGE
(4 PLACES)
RECEIVER
CHECK VALVE
(4 PLACES)
A
INLET CONNECTION
H
1 NPT DRAIN
AT THE BACK
OF RECEIVER