What is the Big Vacuum Pump oil red cap used for ? Plus unknown flasks question.

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What is the Big Vacuum Pump oil red cap used for ? Plus unknown flasks question.

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By Jess8bit - 5/1/2013 10:34:51 PM

Hello, I'm ready to operate my big EC vac pump for the first time. I'm a bit confused about what to do with the red cap. What's its role ? I understood I've first to remove the big black fitting cap to poor some pump oil in. But what to do with the small red cap located near the botttom of the handle ?

Plus, I've noticed the pump is shipped with 2 long plastic flasks, with no indcation on them. What's in it ? What's their purpose ? Is that pump oil to poor in ? (does not look like...)

Looks like newbie questions Blush

Thank you for your help,

best regards

Jess.

By Jess8bit - 5/12/2013 5:34:13 PM

For the record Smile

I've filled up the pump with both provided oil flasks. I think it might be a bit much in so far as the level has now reached the Max level (very top of the sight glass).

But I did not observed any fumes yet.