
Maintenance and repair
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Installation and operating instructions Wilo-EMU KS
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9.4
Maintenance intervals
To ensure reliable operation, maintenance tasks must be carried out regularly. Depend-
ing on the real ambient temperatures, maintenance intervals different from those men-
tioned in the contract can be defined! If strong vibrations occur during operation, the
pump and the installation must be checked regardless of the defined maintenance in-
tervals.
9.4.1
Maintenance intervals for normal
conditions
2 years
▪ Visual inspection of the power supply cable
▪ Visual inspection of accessories
▪ Visual inspection of the coating and housing for wear
▪ Function test of monitoring devices
▪ Oil change
NOTICE! If a sealing chamber control is installed, the oil is changed according to the
indicator!
15000 operating hours or after 10 years at the latest
▪ General overhaul
9.4.2
Maintenance intervals for harsh
conditions
Under harsh operating conditions, specified maintenance intervals must be shortened if
required. Harsh operating conditions include:
▪ Fluids with long-fibre components
▪ Turbulent inlet (e.g. due to air intake, cavitation)
▪ Strongly corroding or abrasive fluids
▪ Heavily gas generating fluids
▪ Operation at an unfavourable duty point
▪ Pressure surges
When using pumps under hard conditions, it is recommended to sign a maintenance
contract. Contact customer service.
9.5
Maintenance measures
WARNING
Sharp edges on the impeller and suction port!
Sharp edges can form on the impeller and suction port. There is danger of limbs be-
ing severed! Protective gloves must be worn to protect from cuts.
WARNING
Hand, foot or eye injuries due to the absence of protective equipment!
Danger of (serious) injuries during work. Wear the following protective equipment:
• Safety gloves for protection against cuts
• Safety shoes
• Closed safety goggles
The following pre-requisites must be fulfilled prior to starting maintenance measures:
▪ Pump cooled down to the ambient temperature.
▪ Pump cleaned thoroughly and disinfected (if required).
9.5.1
Visual inspection of the power
supply cable
The power supply cables must be checked for:
▪ Bubbles
▪ Cracks
▪ Scratches
▪ Abrasion
▪ Crushing
If the power supply cables are damaged, the pump must be decommissioned immedi-
ately! Customer service must replace the damaged power supply cable. The pump may
only be started up again once the damage has been properly remedied.
CAUTION! Water may penetrate into the pump due to the damaged power supply
cables! Water ingress leads to total damage of the pump.
9.5.2
Visual inspection of accessories
Accessories must be checked for: