Prochem APEX GTX 1.001-139.0, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
All Machines
Vacuum Pump
Refer to the Vacuum Pump Operation and Service
Manual for specific instructions.
Lubrication: We recommend that you use AEON PD-
XD synthetic blower lubricant in the vacuum pump for
all operating temperatures. AEON PD-XD synthetic
blower lubricant is formulated especially for positive
displacement blower service to provide maximum
blower protection at any temperature.
NOTE: AEON PD-XD synthetic blower lubricant is the
oil which PROCHEM puts in the vacuum pump at the
factory. Topping off or adding petroleum oil to
synthetic oil is NOT recommended.
1. Check the oil level daily to assure the proper level.
PROPER LEVEL cannot be overemphasized. Too
little oil will ruin bearings and gears. Too much oil
will cause overheating. Use the illustration as a
guide when adding oil.
2. To prevent rust from building up inside the vacuum
pump (if moisture exists) we have provided a lubri-
cation cup on the front of the unit.
First run the unit at least 1 minute to remove any
moisture from the vacuum pump. Next, fill the lubrica-
tion cup with water displacing lubricant, for 5 seconds
while the unit is running and the vacuum inlets are
sealed. Do this at the end of each working day.
3. Drain, flush and replace oil after first 100 hours.
For ongoing maintenance, replace oil every 1000
hours or once a year, which ever comes first.
4. Vacuum pump lubrication is vital to performance of
the pump. Failure to follow the maintenance
schedule can lead to permanent damage to your
blower.
VACUUM
PUMP
(side view)
OIL
LEVEL
(with vacuum pump
cold, engine off, and
unit on level ground)
OIL
LEVEL
SIGHT
GAUGE
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