Vacuum Pump VP-3 for Suction Type Screwdrivers
INSTRUCTION MANUAL(as of March 2017) Instruction Manual NO.ET-E014 17A<Functionality>
This vacuum pump generates negative pressure in combination with the HIOS Suction Screwdriver to vacuum a screw tothe tip of the bit, saving on workload to pick up each screw.
■ Precautions About Installation Location◦Installation location should be free from water or oil.
◦Always use the input voltage specified by the specifications.
◦Always attach a ground leakage breaker and safety breaker to thecommercial power to be used.
◦Always use a working environment controlled with proper humidity
and temperature.
◦Do not put or pile weight on the main body of this product.
◦Do not keep any objects near the exhaust vent. Also, avoid installing
the product in a place where the exhaust vent will be blocked.
◦Do not put flammable material near the main body.
◦Avoid installing the product in a place with high-pressure equipment
or noise.
◦The installation location should be stable with no vibrations.
■ Specifications
ModelVP-3

Primary input power

AC100V ±5%

Maximum power consumption

39W±20％Ultimate vacuum-350mm Hg

Air capacity

25L/minDimensions (mm)200 × 188 × 142(H) *Weight

3.8kg■ External Drawing

132■ How to Replace the Air Filter
1.	Remove the VP-3 plug from the socket and make sure that the power
is off.
2. Remove the vinyl tube from the air cleaner cover.
3. Loosen the butterfly bolt.
4.	Pull out the air cleaner cover from the main body by rocking it gently
left and right.
5.	Remove the filter inside the air cleaner cover and replace it with thenew filter.
Also, when cleaning the filter, do not wash it with water. Just remove
any dust and dirt with the vacuum cleaner, etc.
6. Put the parts back again by taking the steps above in reverse.
(Caution)
The vacuum pump vacuums dust or dirt in the air and it becomes difficult
to maintain its performance if too much dust or dirt is accumulated in theair filter. Therefore, regularly replace or clean the air filter before you notice
any abnormality.

*For details, refer to the external drawing.

■ Before You Decide the Product Is Broken...

VACUUM PUMP

VP-3

■ Precautions for Safe Handling◦Do not let the product vacuum or exhaust liquid, oil or water, etc.
◦Irregular rotation, abnormal noise or excess heat, etc., might be a signof the product malfunctioning. If you notice any such signs, immediately stop using the product and send it for repair.
◦Avoid using the product in places with high-temperature, highhumidity or corrosive gas.
◦Periodic inspection is recommended for safe use.
In case of malfunction, please contact our service department.
◦Do not disassemble the product by yourself beyond the scope ofreplacement of maintenance parts or optional parts.

Symptom

POWER
ON

About 10Screw
cannot bevacuumed

10

OFF

About 170

188

About 30

Unit: mm

■ Replacement of the Air Filter

External connection
Vinyl tube or air tube, etc.

Butterfly bolt
Part No. VP3-10
Air cleaner element(Filter) Part No. VP3-12◦Check if the POWER SW is OFF.
→ Turn ON the POWER SW.
◦Check if the vinyl tube is dislocated.
→ Vinyl tube is connected between the VP-3 and asuction attachment of the screwdriver; therefore,check the connection. Also, if the tube is not inserted
deep enough, a screw cannot be vacuumed. Check if
it is inserted properly.
◦Check if the vinyl tube is bent.
→ Make the tube straight.

VP-3 O-ring 85 (diameter Φ85)
Part No. VP3-OR85
NipplePart No. VP3-NP

Cause and troubleshooting

Air cleaner coverPart No. VP3-11(Caution)
Parts other than those mentioned in the above figure are subject to repair
instead of replacement.

◦Check if dust is accumulated inside the element, vinyl
tube or exhaust vent, etc.
→ Remove the dust and dirt.
Also, replace the element with the new one.
◦After replacing the air filter, check if all parts of theelement are reassembled properly.
→ Reassemble the parts correctly while conforming thereplacement procedure.
◦Check if the air cleaner cover is damaged.
→ Replace it if damaged.
◦Check if the O-ring is damaged.
→ Replace it if damaged.
If there is any problem other than those mentioned in the above table,please contact your dealer or our after-sales service department.