6 Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance schedule
Maintenance inspections
A maintenance schedule includes these types of inspections:
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Routine maintenance
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Routine inspections
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Three-month inspections
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Annual inspections
Shorten the inspection intervals appropriately if the pumped fluid is abrasive or corrosive or if the envi-
ronment is classified as potentially explosive.
Routine maintenance
Perform these tasks whenever you perform routine maintenance:
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Lubricate the bearings.
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Inspect the seal.
Routine inspections
Perform these tasks whenever you check the pump during routine inspections:
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Check the level and condition of the oil through the sight glass on the bearing frame.
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Check for unusual noise vibration, and bearing temperatures.
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Check the pump and piping for leaks.
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Analyze the vibration.*
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Inspect the discharge pressure.
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Inspect the temperature.*
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Check the seal chamber and stuffing box for leaks.
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Ensure that there are no leaks from the mechanical seal.
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Adjust or replace the packing in the stuffing box if you notice excessive leaking.
NOTICE:
*If equipped, temperature and vibration levels can be retrieved by using your i-ALERT monitor-
ing sensor and app.
Three-month inspections
Perform these tasks every three months:
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Check that the foundation and the hold-down bolts are tight.
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Check the mechanical seal if the pump has been left idle, and replace as required.
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Change the oil every three months (2000 operating hours) at minimum.
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Check the shaft alignment, and realign as required.
Annual inspections
Perform these inspections one time each year:
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