"Camel" Liquid Ring Medical Vacuum
Medical Systems
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6. Maintenance
6.1 Routine Checks
6.1.1 Weekly
a. Check the temperature of the bearing housing area or bearing brackets on the vacuum pump.
b. Check that the vacuum level is within the vacuum range of the lead vacuum switch.
CAUTION
IF BEARING HOUSING TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 140°F (60°C)
SHUT DOWN VACUUM PUMP IMMEDIATELY AND DETERMINE
CAUSE.
6.1.2 Six Month Intervals
a. Check for proper operation of the vacuum switches and readjust as necessary. Refer to vacuum switch
instructions located in Section 4-3 of this manual.
b. On duplex and triplex systems, check for proper alternation of pumps.
c. Check operation of seal water solenoid valves.
d. Check the condition of screens in the seal line strainers and clean if necessary.
e. Check the condition of the vacuum control tank gauge glass and clean if necessary
6.1.3 One Year Intervals
a. The vacuum pump bearings require no lubrication. Replace bearings after 20,000 hours.
b. Clean and check for proper operation of the inlet check valves. Inspect the hinge pins, pivots, springs
and clapper nut for wear. Overhaul or repair check valves if contamination, binding or wear is detected.
c. Check that the vacuum control tank relief valve is free to operate properly.
d. Remove Camel Reservoir inspection plate and check for any debris or accumulated water deposits inside
reservoir. Clean and flush if necessary.
6.1.4 Four Year Intervals
a. Replace the seal water flow control valves. Contact your local
BeaconMedæs
representative.
b. Replace or rebuild all seal water solenoid valves. Contact your local
BeaconMedæs
representative.
WARNING!
BE SURE THAT ALL POWER IS TURNED OFF PRIOR
TO PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
