PROMARKS DC-650, Operation Manual

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4.MAINTENANCE
4.1 Basic Maintenance
The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model Promarks
machine you own.
4.1.1 Daily Visual Inspection
Your machine should have the following items inspected daily. If this inspection is performed
daily prior to the start of your days production you will find that your machine will always
perform consistently, last longer and suffer less down time.
A. Teflon Covers
1. Clean if they have any foreign mater adhering to them
2. Look for any burned spots, cuts or tears. Replace if needed.
B. Vacuum Pump Oil
1. Check the oil level. Fill if below Minimum on the sight gauge. Refer to Fig. 1 on page 6.
2. Replace the oil after 500 hours of operating time.
C. Vacuum Chamber Lid Gasket
1. Check for general wear
2. Check for damage
3. Replace as needed.
D. Pressure Bar Rubber : On TC and some SC machines this is the rubber part found in the lid
of your machine that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation. In other SC
machines and in all DC machines this is the rubber part that is located on the chamber’s base
that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation.
1 Check for excessive wear.
2. Check for burnt spots, cuts and tears.
3. Replace as needed.
E. Vacuum Pump Motor Sound
1. Listen for the smooth, normal sound of your vacuum pump.
2. If any abnormal sounds are detected TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE RIGHT AWAY and
perform a trouble shooting procedure.