Farmet DUO, Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO
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9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE EQUIPMENT
Danger!
Any work on the Equipment (maintenance, assembly) may only be executed when
the Equipment is in standstill and secured from accidental activation it is required
to place a sign on the main switch stating
“DO NOT TURN ON, THE
EQUIPMENT IS WORKED ON”
.
9.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

You must follow the safety regulations according to chapter 2 in case of any repairs or
maintenance.
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Make sure that a safe work method has been specified and that the proper tools,
instruments and equipment are available.

Check the tightness of all assembly points on the Equipment after the first 200 hours of
operation; then continuously as needed.

Lubricate all lubrication spots according to the lubrication plan for the Equipment.

When executing adjustments, cleaning, maintenance and repair of the Equipment,
secure the parts of the Equipment that could endanger the Operator by fall or another
movement.

During repairs of the Equipment, use exclusively genuine spare parts, suitable tools and
protective equipment.
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Keep the Equipment clean, particularly the parts that heat up (engine, gearbox…).

It is forbidden to use a high-pressure appliance to clean the Equipment.
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Check the status of the oil in the gearbox prior to the activation of the Equipment.
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Check the proper function of the Equipment at least 3 x per hour.
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In case of a long shutdown, empty the Equipment and protect it against corrosion with
suitable agents.
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Perform all jobs in a dutiful way and with thoroughly trained staff. The intervals for
maintenance, inspections and repairs depend on the experience of the Operator.
Therefore, there is no generally valid regulation for such works.
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Do not use brute force during repairs or maintenance.
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Mark the mutual positions of the components prior to disassembly.
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Wash the parts with a cleaning agent prior to assembly. Lubricate the functional
surfaces of the parts prior to assembly.

When executing repairs, avoid dropping any tools or parts into the Equipment. Any
object that falls into the Equipment or the gearbox or the electromotor must be
removed as it could cause a breakdown of the Equipment.

Always test the function of assembled groups to prevent any potential jamming of the
moving parts and to check that the relevant clearances have been met etc.