INOXPA BCI Series, Инструкции по установке, обслуживанию и техническому обслуживанию

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Maintenance
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8. Maintenance
8.1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
This agitator, just like any other machine, requires maintenance. The instructions contained in this manual cover
the identification and replacement of spare parts. The instructions are aimed at maintenance personnel and
those responsible for the supply of spare parts.
Carefully read chapter 9. Technical Specifications .
Maintenance work can only be carried out by qualified personnel that are trained and equipped
with the necessary resources to carrying out this work.
Before beginning maintenance work, ensure that the electric motor is disconnected and that the
tank is empty.
All parts or materials that are replaced must be properly disposed of/recycled in accordance with
the current directives applicable in each area.
Before beginning maintenance work, ensure that the agitator is disconnected.
8.2. MAINTENANCE
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Inspect the agitator regularly.
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Do not fail to keep the agitator clean.
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Check the state of the motor or the gear motor.
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Check the state of the bearings.
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Check the sealing: seal and/or V-ring.
Motor or gear motor maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with th
e manufacturer’s instructions, see
the instructions manual.
8.3. LUBRICATION
The BCI vertical agitators are mounted on permanently greased bearings, which do not need maintenance. The
bearings can be re-greased by stripping the support, cleaning the previous grease off the bearings or by
replacing them. The bearing houses are also cleaned and finally re-greased with a 50%-70% grease.
When re-greasing, use only special grease for ball bearings with the following properties:
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Lithium-based or made up of high quality lithium,
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Viscosity 100-140 cSt at 40ºC,
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Consistency NLGI grade 2 or 3,
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Continuous work temperature -30ºC to 120ºC.
The lubrication of the bearings of the motor or the gear motor will be carried out according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8.4. SPARE PARTS
To order spare parts it is necessary to indicate the type and serial number included on the agitator’s
characteristics plate, as well as the position and description of the part as found in chapter
9. Technical
Specifications .
8.5. CONSERVATION
If the agitator is out of service for a considerable period of time, clean and treat the parts with VG46 mineral oil.
The shaft must be stored in the horizontal position and on wooden supports or on supports of a similar material.