This document describes the features and characteristics of liquid ring and rotary vane vacuum pump systems, including standard components, liquid ring vacuum pumps, monoblock adapters, coupling assemblies, motors, baseplates, inlet check valves, inlet isolation valves, inlet flexible connectors, inlet manifold, sealant isolation valves, Y-strainers, temperature control valves, flow indicators, heat exchangers, solenoid valves, high temperature switches, discharge temperature gauges, discharge separators/reservoirs, high efficiency oil mist eliminators, discharge backpressure gauges, sight/level gauges, scavenger lines with needle valves, vacuum receiver, electrical controls, etc.