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M99 minifant operating instructions
Version M99E from 20.02.2014
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4 Maintenance
The machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply for any maintenance and cleaning
work. Some of the maintenance steps may require a short connection to a power supply. The ma-
chine must be disconnected from the power supply as soon as the step has been completed. The
mains plug must be removed from the control cabinet before the control cabinet is opened.
4.1 Summary
Time interval
Area
Maintenance work
See chapter
Every ten hours
Machine base hose
clamps
Tighten (Bothe blower , clamps and airlock
ventilation clamps!)
When moved
between sites
Air filter fleece
Check, clean or replace
If the air intake is contaminated, this may
need to be carried out several times a day.
Pressure test
Desired value, 270- 320 mbar
Airlock gaskets
check,
replace if the required minimum pressure is
not reached
Agitator
Check for signs of deformation, remove cak-
ing
Every 50 h
Airlock felt rings
Lubricate with vegetable oil. Replace if dam-
aged.
Blower carbon brushes
Check for signs of wear.
Replace in case of excessive wear, or at
least every 350 hours (new blowers last for
approx. 250 – 350 h)
Only M99-DS-Pro:
Pressure detection unit
pressure hose
clean, see
If necessary, when connecting the pressure
hose to the check valve
every 80 h / an-
nually
Machine base hose
clamps
Tighten (Bothe blower , clamps and airlock
ventilation clamps!)
check valve
detach pipe in order to check the position
(vertical when the machine is upright) and
mobility of the butterfly valves,
Worm drive
Check seals
Bevel drive
Check for any unusual operating noises
Check for signs of wear.
250 – 350 h
Carbon brushes
replace. Delayed replacement can lead to
blower damage.
Table 1: Summary of maintenance work
