Fruitland FB, Instruction Manual

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DRIVES
The pump is designed to be suitable for all types of drives.. The pump speed should not exceed 3.400 RPM.
Couplings and shafts must be perfectly aligned.
Always use the proper tools and equipment to install the coupling or sheaves so as not to damage them.
Use the correct V-belts designed for the application.
When using a hydraulic motor, make sure that it is designed properly for the application.
When using a sliding universal joint make sure that the inclination angle doesn’t exceed 5 degrees.
Consult pump data for the correct shaft, coupling, hydraulic motor and universal joint drive.
MAINTENANCE
Daily: Check the oil level in the front and back side.
Check the inlet filter, clean and replace the strainer if necessary.
Check and drain the cyclone filter.
If required: In case the oil sights are dirty, clean them, or replace if damaged.
If foreign materials or liquid gets into the pump, it will cause severe damage which will void the
warranty.
Pump operating: Regularly check the air discharge temperature as it directly relates to the air injection cooling
temperature, vacuum and efficiency of the pump.
If the air temperature exceeds 140 °C (285 °F), stop the pump and check the following:
- The pump RPM must not operate below 800.
- The silencers should be checked and cleaned.
- The pressure loss from the suction to the discharge has to be less than 125 mm (5”) of
water column.
- Make sure that the engine truck and pump exhausts are not in close proximity to the cooling
air inlet.
- The outside air temperature is not above 37 °C (100 °F).
If the pump doesn’t produce vacuum:
- Check the gauge connections and fittings.
- Check all the pipe gaskets and connections between the pump and the tank.
- Check all the filter, valves and tank seals.
- Check the internal pump lobes for damage and ensure that clearances are acceptable.