Vogelsang VX Series, Manual

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Service Manual
Service Manual
Pump Models:
VX Series Q Pumps
Drain Pump Oil Reservoirs
NOTE: Your pump is supplied
with a pressurized oil bottle.
Release pressure and unscrew
oil bottle from the pump.
To begin service to the pump
wet-end drain oil from the buffer
chamber by loosening and
removing the bottom drain plug.
Remove the pressurized oil bottle
from the top of the chamber at
the same time. Place it in a safe
place for reuse.
Place a drain pan under the
pump to catch the quenching oil.
Remove the buffer chamber drain
bolt (
Fig. 1 ) located on the
bottom of the pump. This part will
be reused.
Inspect the oil for foreign bodies or other evidence of contamination, as this may indicate mechanical
seal failure.
Remove the top bolt on the gear case of the pump, and save for re-use. Place an oil collection pan
under the pump, and loosen and remove the bottom drain plug from the gear case of the pump.
Inspect the oil for foreign bodies and other contaminants. This may be an indicator of the lip seal
performance, or gear/bearing damage.
Buffer Chamber Drain
Gear Box Drain
Fig. 1