Vacuum Pump - Adixen, Pascal 2021i
| Aliases | Vac Pump |
| Other References | |
| Official Maintainer | Paula O'Donnell |
Current Status
Working
Machine is working as expected.
Usage
This machine requires induction.
The Vacuum Pump is used in conjunction with the Vacuum Chamber. A complete INDUCTION PROCESS will be posted when the Vacuum Chamber is acquired.
Watch this video to see how a vac pump (different model) and vac chamber are used to degas silicone prior to casting a mould
This video explains how the oil is changed on the Vacuum Pump
The induction process is doing this and that and then doing something or other.
- This
- That
- Something or other
Guidelines
The Vacuum Pump is used in conjunction with the Vacuum Chamber. They are principally used for degassing silicon prior to casting moulds and stabilising timber.
CAREFUL - The Vac Pump is heavy weighing in at around 28kg
Recommended PPE
| Recommended |  | We recommend hearing protection. |
| Required |  | Enclosed shoes are required, no open sandals, thongs etc |
Machine Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimentions | 291 x 246 x 178.5 |
| Mass | 28kg |
| Stages | 2 |
Documents
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Reseller
None Known
Known Identical Models
None Known
Known Issues
| Date | Description | Workaround | Proposed Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | PLACEHOLDER Describe the problem | PLACEHOLDER Describe the workaround currently in place | Placeholder Describe a proposed fix or solution |
Modifications / Repair History
| Date | Modified By | Description | Remediation | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | PLACEHOLDER NAME | PLACEHOLDER Describe what happened | PLACEHOLDER Describe how it was fixed or modified | PLACEHOLDER document the cost of the change |
Accessories
This switch is an attachment. It is not currently used in conjunction with the pump.
Consumables & Running Costs
| Image | Category | Accessory Name & Notes | Location | Buy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 }} | Consumable Product | Vacuum Pump Oil Used to lubricate the pump. | Oil is stored in the messy bench alongside the Vacuum Pump. | Purchase from - |
Vacuum Pump Oil SDS
alcatel_300_oil_msds.pdf
Maintenance
| Interval | Task |
|---|---|
| Before Each Use |
RACI
| Task / Action | Executive | Cause Leader Cause Team | Named Maintainer | Trainers | Cause | Membership | Implementer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modification and Repairs | - | AC | C | I | I | I | R |
| Induction changes | C | RACI | RC | I | I | I | R |
Risk Matrix and Mitigation
| Ref / ID | Pre-Mitigation | Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies | Post Mitigation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk | Risk Severity | Risk Likelihood | Risk Level | Risk Severity | Risk Likelihood | Risk Level | Acceptable to Proceed | ||
| 0001 | Hearing Damage | Undesirable | Possible | 8 | Use Hearing Protection | Acceptable | Improbable | 1 | |
| 0002 | Incorrect Manual Handling | Undesirable | Possible | 8 | Use Correct Lifting Techniques | Acceptable | Improbable | 1 | |
| 0003 | Crush Injury | Undesirable | Possible | 8 | Wear steel caps and use correct manual handling techniques | Acceptable | Improbable | 1 | |
Decision Register
N/A
| Ref / ID | Decision Details | Impact | Proposed Date | Proposed By | Status | Approved By | Date | Resulting Actions and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 | Example decision | Provides an example | 08/08/20 | JH | Approved | JH | 08/08/20 | A line was put in the register |
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