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Installation Operations and Maintanence
Maintenance Recommendations
LAKOS recommends periodic inspections of the separator to keep performance
at an optimum level.
Full Faced Flange Gasket or Victaulic Gaskets should be checked for leaks and
replaced as necessary. Gasket should be replaced at disassembly of separator.
Main Barrel Seal should be replaced when disassembly of separator is required.
Hand Hole Clean-out. Hand Hole should be removed to inspect the collection
chamber for unwanted build up. Inspection should be conducted monthly or
when shutdown is convenient for access.
Hand Hole Gasket, inspected for leaks and change as necessary.
Separator Slots should be inspected during facility pipe inspection is required.
Inspection of slots is recommended when separator performance is suspect.
Slots should be checked for obstruction and wear.
Note: Visual inspection of the separator should be conducted once a month.
Visual inspection should also include observing the inlet and outlet gauges
on the separator. This inspection will indicate the pressure drop across the
separator. The pressure drop and actual flow rate can be compared to the
product brochure to determine if the separator is operating within its expected
performance range. Automatic purge or manual purge should be checked for
leaks and operation. Purge valve seats or diaphragms should be changed as
necessary.
