GEA OTC 3-02-137, Instruction Manual And Parts List

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Westfalia Separator
80
Mineraloil Systems GmbH
2051-9001-010 / 1205
4.4.1 Cleaning the disk stack
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Pay special attention to section 4.4 !
Fig. 98
In the case of sticking, heavy and
glutinous soiling of the disk stack:
•
Carefully clean disk stack 1.
Note:
In the case of loose soiling, the self-
cleaning effect of the disk stack is trig-
gered by starting the separator.
Fig. 99
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Clean the small holes at the bottom
with
extra special care to ensure
trouble-free operation.
To do this:
– Dismantle the bottom (see Fig.
145 and Fig. 146).
4.4.2 Cleaning the spindle inlet holes
Clean the inlet holes of the spindle from time to time. For this reason:
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Dismantle and clean the separator as described in 4.4 and 4.4.1
Fig. 100
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Position the gasket 1 on the spindle
cap 2 and press on
firmly
so that no cleaning liquid can pene-
trate into the drive and ruin the lube
oil.
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Thoroughly clean the inlet bores of
the spindle with a suitable cleaning
agent and brushes.