General Maintenance
To ensure proper operation of your Dixon
®
equipment, proper maintenance must be performed at regular intervals. To prevent
damage, check all fitting connections and screw connections for any loosening of the connections during equipment operation.
Maintain adequate spare parts stock for all replacement components on the piece of equipment. Please refer to the repair kits section
of the manual for complete component part numbers and kit part numbers.
Servicing
Intervals
Recommended intervals for one shift operation would be 3 months. However, only the user/owner can determine the appropriate
service intervals as the length between service intervals is dependent on the following parameters:
• duration of use per day – number of cycles
• type of product
• product temperature
• product viscosity
• cleaning agent
• type of cleaning (CIP/SIP/COP)
Lubrication
Please use the following chart below for proper grease type for varying component materials. DO NOT use mineral or animal-
product-based greases. Check all visible seals for any signs of damage and replace as necessary. For sliding surfaces, use Jax
®
PurGel Klear food grade grease. If a different grease is used other than what is specified in this manual, there is risk of damaging the
seals. Lubrication is only required when the equipment is being reassembled after servicing.
Seal Material
Grease Type
PTFE
JAX
®
PurGel Klear
25% Carbon PTFE
JAX
®
PurGel Klear
50% SS PTFE
JAX
®
PurGel Klear
15% Glass PTFE
UHMW
JAX
®
PurGel Klear
Do not grease
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