16. Maintenance intervals
16.1. Usage-related maintenance
The described maintenances become necessary through the demands of the system operations. The
maintenance intervals are recommendations. Depending on the application (multi-shift operation, dust
generation, ...) it may make sense for the operator to change the intervals of maintenance, replacing
and cleaning.
Maintenance work must always be documented by means of a protocol.
The approach of the maintenance measures is described in chapter "Maintenance".
Maintenance work
Chapter
Maintenance interval
recommended by TEKA
determined by the operator
Cleaning the aluminium mesh filter
and the droplet separator
7.2
weekly
Replacing the aluminium mesh filter
quarter-annually
Replacing the droplet separator
annually
Cleaning the mud container
7.3
monthly
Maintenance of the magnet valves
7.4
quarter-annually
Visual inspection: Vent holes clear /
not obstructed
5.1
weekly
Visual inspection: Check correct
water level
5.3
weekly
16.2. General maintenance
The described maintenances are independent from the demands of the system operations.
The operator is obliged to carry out repeated inspections and functional tests according to national
regulations. If not otherwise covered by national regulations, the described maintenance intervals must
be respected.
Maintenance work must always be documented by means of a protocol.
Maintenance work
Chapter Maintenance interval
Visual
inspection of the device
16.2.1
weekly
Visual
inspection of the pipelines for dust deposits
16.2.2
monthly
Functional
test of the device
16.2.3
monthly
Electrical
test of the electrical lines and earthing connections
16.2.4
annually
Test of
fixing
of the mounted unit elements
16.2.5
annually
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