Maintenance
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8. Maintenance
8.1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
This agitator, just like any other machine, requires maintenance. The instructions contained in this manual cover
the identification and replacement of spare parts. The instructions are aimed at maintenance personnel and those
responsible for the supply of spare parts.
Maintenance work can only be carried out by qualified personnel that are trained and equipped with
the necessary resources to carry out this work.
Before beginning maintenance work, ensure that the electric motor is disconnected and that the tank
is empty.
All parts or materials that are replaced must be properly disposed of/recycled in accordance with the
current directives applicable in each area.
Before beginning maintenance work, ensure that the agitator is disconnected.
8.2. MAINTENANCE
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Inspect the agitator regularly
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Do not fail to keep the agitator clean.
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Check the state of the motor or the gear motor.
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Check the state of the bearings.
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Check the sealing: seal and/or V-ring.
The time interval between each preventive maintenance may vary in accordance with the work conditions.
Motor or gear motor maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, see the
instructions manual.
8.3. LUBRICATION
The BFI vertical agitators are supported on permanently lubricated bearings, which means maintenance is not
required. The bearings can be re-greased by disassembling the support, cleaning the previous grease off the
bearings or replacing them. The bearing houses are also cleaned and finally re-greased with 50% - 70% grease.
When re-greasing, use only special grease for ball bearings with the following properties:
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Lithium-based or made up of high quality lithium,
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Viscosity 100-140 cSt at 40ºC,
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Consistency NLGI grade 2 or 3,
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Continuous work temperature -30ºC to 120ºC.
The lubrication of the bearings of the motor or the gear motor will be carried out according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8.4. SPARE PARTS
To order spare parts it is necessary to indicate the type and serial number included on the agitator’s characteristics
plate, as well as the position and description of the part as found in chapter
8.5. CONSERVATION
If the agitator is out of service for a considerable period of time, clean and treat the parts with VG46 mineral oil.
The shaft must be stored in the horizontal position and on wooden supports or on supports of similar material.
