Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-15345-EN Rev. 1
February 2022
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Maintenance
Section 12: Maintenance
12.3
Lubrication Requirements
NOTICE
Lubricant, other than listed below should not be used without prior written approval of
Biffi Product Engineering:
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All temperature services -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) use Biffi™ ESL-5 lubricant.
ESL-5 lubricant is contained in the Biffi Module Service Kit in tubes and the tube is
marked ESL-4, 5 and 10 lubricant.
•
Hydraulic fluids, other than those listed below should not be used without prior
written approval of Biffi Product Engineering.
•
Standard temperature service (-29 °C to 60 °C/-20 °F to 140 °F) use CONOCO
Megaflow
TM
AW HVI 15 Fluid.
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Low temperature service (-40 °C to 60 °C/-40 °F to 140 °F) use EXXON Univis J13 Fluid.
12.4
Recommended Annual Inspection
It is recommended the following components and features of the Biffi™ EHO to be
evaluated at least once a year.
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Check hydraulic fluid levels
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Check the pressure gauge
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Check bolts and fittings for tightness
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Check for external oil leaks
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If an accumulator is provided, check the nitrogen blanket
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Check handpump operation functions properly
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If/When possible, perform a function test (See Section 4.9 for instructions
on how to perform a function test)
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Check the breather on the hydraulic reservoir
Qualified service personnel are available upon request for problems, which our customers
do not wish to handle. If the requirement should arise, please feel free to contact us.
