6 Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance schedule
Maintenance inspections
A maintenance schedule includes these types of inspections:
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Routine maintenance
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Routine inspections
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Three-month inspections
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Annual inspections
Shorten the inspection intervals appropriately if the pumped fluid is abrasive or corrosive or if the envi-
ronment is classified as potentially explosive.
Routine maintenance
Perform these tasks whenever you perform routine maintenance:
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Lubricate the bearings.
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Inspect the seal.
Routine inspections
Perform these tasks whenever you check the pump during routine inspections:
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Check the level and condition of the oil through the sight glass on the bearing frame.
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Check for unusual noise vibration, and bearing temperatures.
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Check the pump and piping for leaks.
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Analyze the vibration.
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Inspect the discharge pressure.
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Inspect the temperature.
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Check that there is no leakage from the mechanical seal.
Three-month inspections
Perform these tasks every three months:
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Check that the foundation and the hold-down bolts are tight.
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Check the mechanical seal if the pump has been left idle, and replace as required.
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Change the oil every three months (2000 operating hours) at minimum.
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Change the oil filter assembly (550A) every 2000 hours.
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Change the oil and oil filter more often if there are adverse atmospheric or other conditions that
might contaminate or break down the oil.
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Check the shaft alignment, and realign as required.
Annual inspections
Perform these inspections one time each year:
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Check the pump capacity.
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Check the pump pressure.
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Check the pump power.
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