How to change the oil and filter on a LB 16 single- stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pump

August, 2024

Leybold LB 16 rotary vane vacuum pump oil and filter change minor maintenance

On this page, we will walk you through changing the oil and filter on your Leybold LB 16 single-stage oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pump: draining the oil, disassembling the pump, cleaning the oil tank, and putting everything back together again.

We recommend using this guide in combination with the instruction manual for this pump (2031018375).

Before you begin

Remember to switch on power to the pump ~1 hour before beginning service. This will give the pump time to cool down to a handleable temperature.

Tools needed for this service:

Tools required for this service:

1. Flat screwdriver

2. Allen key set

3. 32mm spanner

4. 13mm spanner

5. 12mm spanner

6. A funnel

7. An oil collection tray with a minimum volume of 1.5L

Spare kits needed for this service:

1. Sealing kit: 2031000425

2. Filter kit: 2031000429

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