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Prior to starting the pump follow the steps in Section III, B, “Before
Starting”.
WARNING
WHEN PERFORMING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OR IF THE PUMP IS TO
REMAIN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, THE EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE LOCKED OUT WITH AN APPROVED
LOCKOUT AND KEY. FAILURE TO LOCKOUT EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT
IN INJURY.
IV. MAINTENANCE
A.
GENERAL
Operating conditions vary so widely that to recommend one schedule of
preventative maintenance for all Roto-Jet Pumps is not possible. Yet some sort of
regular inspection must be planned and followed. We suggest a permanent record
be kept of the periodic inspection and maintenance performed on the pump. This
recognition of maintenance procedure will keep your pump in good working
condition, and prevent breakdowns. A suggested form for recording pump
maintenance is provided at the end of this manual.
One of the best rules to follow in the proper maintenance of your Roto-Jet Pump is
to keep a record of actual operating hours. Then, after a predetermined period of
operation has elapsed, the pump should be given a thorough inspection. The length
of this operating period will vary with different applications, and can only be
determined from experience. New equipment, however, should be examined after a
relatively short period of operation. The next inspection can be lengthened
somewhat. This system can be followed until a maximum period of operation is
reached, which should then be considered the operating schedule between
inspections.
The maintenance timetable on the following page may be used as a guide.
