When carrying out maintenance on the pump, use our spares and maintenance kits,
these contain all the components necessary to complete maintenance operations
successfully. The item numbers of the spares and kits are given in
.
Examine the condition of any external accessory, filters or traps (if fitted) when carrying
out maintenance on the pump. Refer to the instructions supplied with these accessories
for the necessary maintenance procedures.
Table 9
Maintenance plan
Operation
Frequency
Refer to section
Check the oil-level
Monthly
Replace the oil
3000 operation hours
Inspect and clean the inlet-
filter
Every oil change
Clean or replace the gas-
ballast O-ring
Every oil change
Clean the motor fan-cover
Yearly
Clean and overhaul the
pump
15000 operation hours
Fit new blades
30000 operation hours
Replace the capacitor
Every 4 years
Test the motor condition
Every 15000 hours of
operation
6.3 Check the oil level
Note:
1. If required, it is possible to check the oil
‑
level while the pump is operating, however
the pump must be switched off. Isolate the pump and other components in the pumping
system from the electrical supply before pouring oil into the pump.
2. Do not mix hydrocarbon lubricants with PFPE or vice versa. If the oil is mixed, drain
and refill with clean oil as described in
Refer to
Figure: General view of the pump on page 11
for the items in brackets.
1.
Check that the oil
‑
level in the oil sight
‑
glass is between the MAX and MIN level
marks on the bezel of the oil sight
‑
glass.
2.
If the oil
‑
level is near to or below the MIN level mark, remove the oil filler-plug and
pour more oil into the reservoir until the oil reaches the MAX level mark. If the
oil
‑
level goes above the MAX mark, remove the oil drain
‑
plug and drain the excess
oil from the pump. Refit the oil drain
‑
plug. Refit the oil filler
‑
plug.
3.
If the oil is contaminated, drain and refill the pump with clean oil as described in
.
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